Have you ever thought about how diverse a single Kentuckian classroom is? Or, in general, every classroom?
On September 28, the International Festival begins in Circus Square Park from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A total of 9 hours and 540 minutes. The International Festival offers cultural cuisine, stage events, dances, presentations, and more. This event once brought 150,00 attendees to the event, showing its effect on the community. It showcases diversity and opens a learning opportunity for students in Kentucky. “Culture shows our comfort and unity. It allows others to gather knowledge of their peers,” said 8th grader Aiden Westbrook.
More about the festival tickets are $5 to $10. With some being in-person purchases or online. It showcases a description of the events. Whereabouts, credits, and credential information about the organizers. The event focuses on the diversity of Kentucky and the US as a whole. Bringing light to the practice of preserving culture. Extensively is a fun recurring event in Kentucky. It is 4.7 miles away from the junior high or any neighboring community. 1 hour of walking to get to Circus Square. Most of the time it is usually a short journey. Which allows for a wider audience and comfortable access to the event. “My favorite experience at the festival was the performances and dances. It was really fun and also displayed how much fun it was to be an audience of it,” said 8th grader Malachi Israel.
Additionally, about the festival’s history. In 1994. The board of directors classified the Bowling Green International Festival as a non-profit. Formed by the Human Rights Commission, Warren County NAACP, and built up on the 1989 Japan-fest. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Human Rights Commission and the Chamber of Commerce joined forces. Their objective was to produce the first international festival in 1989. Its intended purpose is to honor the heritage of many in Kentucky. Educate residents about culture and celebrate ethnic diversity. “If we are to preserve it, we must continue to create it.” -Raphael Tochukwu.
