The University of Mary Washington’s 36th annual Multicultural Fair welcomed thousands of visitors from the campus, local and regional communities last weekend. Each year, the event brings cultures from across the globe to UMW, with ethnic food, crafts vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and more. Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce.
Bright handmade bags swayed in the breeze, the plucky sound of Irish tunes drifted through the crowd, and the sweet scent of funnel cake filled the air Saturday at the University of Mary Washington’s Multicultural Fair.
Making its way across Campus Walk from the bell tower to Monroe Hall, and stretching onto Ball Circle, the 36th annual event is a mainstay at UMW, drawing thousands of visitors each year. It’s an eclectic cultural collection of music, dance, food, wares and more from across the globe – from the reggae sounds of Jamaica to the kung fu artistry of China. The free event is presented by the University’s James Farmer Multicultural Center (JFMC), in close collaboration with Mary Washington student organizations, campus partners, faculty and staff, and the Fredericksburg community.
“It’s just a fun day,” said Cameron Rico, a UMW junior and geography major who looked forward to sampling local honey and shopping for colorful clothes, but not as much as watching her roommates perform with their campus dance group. Read more about UMW’s 36th Annual Multicultural Fair.
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