Wednesday, February 17, 2010

More than 500 community members are expected to dance, eat and learn at the University of North Carolina Wilmington's annual Intercultural Festival Feb. 20, the culmination of UNC Wilmington's Intercultural Week. The iFest is free and open to the public.

WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20
WHERE: UNCW Burney Center
WHAT: Hundreds of community members and families will be entertained and educated by the traditional music, dance, food, handcrafts, clothing and displays of dozens of cultures and countries from across the globe. Artists in costume will be performing the traditional music and dance of Native American tribes, Nigeria, the Caribbean and numerous other cultures.

For a complete list of performances: http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/documents/MainStagePerformances.doc. The event is hosted by the UNCW Office of International Programs and UNCW Presents. For more information: http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/IWeek.htm.

Media are also invited to attend iFest for interviews and hands-on visual opportunities.
CALL MEDIA CONTACT BELOW prior to arrival. Some areas of the festival may be dim, so media are advised to bring appropriate lighting.

Media contact:
Joy Davis, UNCW Marketing and Communications, 910.916.8603 or davisjc@uncw.edu