International students at SD Mines have been sharing their
cultures with the community through the annual Cultural Expo for more than 40 years.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 2, 2018) – International students
from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and a variety of community groups
will celebrate their cultural diversity with food, entertainment and displays
during the annual SD Mines Cultural Expo.
The event is open to visiting K-12 schools from 9 a.m.-2:30
p.m. on Thursday, April 5 in the Surbeck Center ballroom on campus. Organizers
expect school children from throughout the Black Hills region to attend
Thursday’s expo, which will include cultural activities, storytelling and
traditional crafts. The Cultural Expo is open to the public from 10:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in the same location. Events include
international food sampling prepared by students and community groups. There is
an $8 charge for sampling of ethnic foods, which will be available from 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday only.
Entertainment begins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, featuring a variety of
traditional music, dancing and fashion shows from a wide range of cultures.
The event has a long history at SD Mines. International
students have been sharing their cultures with the community through the annual
event for more than 40 years. Cultural Expo sponsors include the Ivanhoe
International Center, the university’s Student Association, the American Indian Science & Engineering
Society, Mines Advantage, International Students, Inc., Black Hills Energy
and Coco-Cola. SD Mines Rocker Shop and area restaurants are donating gift
cards and other items to be given away as prizes.