Students represented countries including China, Brazil, France, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Scotland and India, along with the Eckerd College Afro-American Society, which brought catered food from a local restaurant. Each group brought traditional dishes reflecting the heritage of the country they represented, offering attendees an opportunity to taste foods from around the world.
Students played a role in educating others about the cultures and backgrounds of the food they brought to the festival. Many took time to explain the significance of the dishes they brought and the country’s customs. Conversations at the tables allowed attendees to learn about cultural practices in countries they may not have known much about before.