KEARNEY – Bring your appetite but leave your passport at home, because this world tour doesn’t require a plane ticket.
The 47th annual Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center. It’s free and open to the public.
Hosted by UNK’s International Student Association, this community celebration gives guests an opportunity to try new cuisines and experience global cultures without leaving Kearney.
“The Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival creates continental connections,” said Chance Bell, assistant vice chancellor of UNK Global. “We introduce students to Nebraska, and they link us to the world.”
This year’s event features the flavors of seven countries, along with student performances and other engaging activities. The menu includes bhel puri, a popular street food from India; teriyaki chicken from Japan; beef bulgogi from South Korea; pad krapao, a stir-fried beef and rice dish from Thailand; Filipino adobo; banh mi sandwiches from Vietnam; and kheer, a rice pudding from Nepal.
One of the most popular events on campus, the International Food and Cultural Festival typically draws more than 1,000 people. About 50 UNK students are involved in the planning and execution, whether they’re cooking, performing or volunteering at the event.
UNK has more than 3,700 international alumni from 65 countries, with nearly 300 international students currently attending the university.
The International Food and Cultural Festival is sponsored by Morris Printing Group of Kearney, UNK LoperNites and UNK Global.
