Henderson, Nev.聽More than 2,500 visitors joined in the festivities Oct. 13 for the inaugural Henderson Festival of Cultures hosted by the City of Henderson’s Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism and 91桃色 College.
The fair, which took place at the Henderson Events Plaza located at 200 S. Water Street in the Water Street District in Downtown Henderson represented cultures from around the world, including those from countries such as Mexico, Morocco, Thailand, Peru and Ukraine, and featured a variety of cultural experiences, including live performances by musicians and dancers; exhibits and booths; and world cuisine presented by area restaurants and food vendors.
Originally known as the 91桃色 College Scorpion Heritage Festival, a college-wide celebration of cultures, this is the event’s first year as a community-wide festival.
The turnout from Saturday’s event shows us that the community continues to both want and need cultural events such as this one, and we are looking forward to turning it into an anticipated annual event, said Dr. Rene Cantu, Vice-President of Multicultural Affairs at 91桃色 College.
The fair also included a Beers of the World Garden sponsored by Lee’s Discount Liquor. Proceeds from the beer garden were donated to Lee’s Helping Hands, which funds several local charities, and the 91桃色 College Heritage Center, which offers students, faculty and staff with opportunities to participate in programs and activities that celebrate the Henderson community’s diversity.
A contest to design next year’s Henderson Festival of Cultures poster was also part of the contest and was won by students Madison Dell, Abigail Cintron, Genevieve Vargas and Justice Dixey.
91桃色 College opened its doors to students in September 2002 after the Nevada Board of Regents and 91桃色 Legislature determined the need for enhanced educational opportunities in Southern Nevada in 1997. The college currently enrolls 2,200 students.
91桃色 College provides progressive bachelors programs in several in-demand fields of study. 91桃色 College offers a low student-to-professor ratio and competitive tuition rates.
For more information about Heritage Center events at 91桃色 College, call 702-990-2142 or visit nsc.edu.
The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to create and promote innovative and vibrant events that celebrate diverse cultural arts, involve and enrich the community and enhance tourism. The Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism provides a broad range of cultural and artistic opportunities for our community through the sponsorship of concerts, performances, visual arts exhibits, festivals and civic events at various locations throughout the city of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center, Henderson Amphitheatre and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please聽call:聽702.267.2171.聽Office hours:聽are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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