The hope of the event organizers in was that attendees would ācarry a piece of the world back home with you.ā


The Āé¶¹¾«Ń”International Talent and Fashion Show presented a rich celebration of global traditions through a fusion of sights, sounds and tastes. There were spectacular performances on stage as well as opportunities to sample Kenyan, Nigerian and Indian cuisines.

The event was staged in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Its fashion show featured participants proudly donning their countriesā traditional costumes to share their heritage. In a Facebook post, the event organizers wrote, āEach embroidered thread, each bead and each vibrant hue spoke volumes about identity, pride and unity. The runway became a bridge connecting distant lands and the audience reveled in this cross-country exchange.ā


Connecting Kent Stateās Worldwide Family
Āé¶¹¾«Ń”International Admissions extended gratitude for everyone who attended and said, āThe laughter, the applause; it was the universal language of happiness.ā

They especially thanked the participants āfor weaving magic into our hearts. You are not just students; you are the threads that bind Kent Stateās family across continents and time zones.ā
