2007 Press Releases
International Cultures Week at UCC - 20-22 February
International Cultures Week opens on Tuesday next (20 February 2007) at
UCC. Organised by Áras na Mac Léinn in association with the
International Education Office, the week commences with the Official
Opening on Tuesday (20th) at 2pm in Devere Hall, Student Centre. Hosted
by European Movement Ireland, MEP Simon Coveney will perform the
Opening Ceremony.
The programme each day (Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-5pm), includes an
International Exhibition of traditional crafts, culture and
photography. Tuesday also sees the highlight of the opening day
with the International Food Fair at which the culinary delights of the
various countries can be savoured.
Other activities include "An International World Cup 5-a-side" at the
Mardyke on Wednesday (21st) and a Fun Table Quiz hosted by the Hispanic
Society on Thursday (22nd). A poetry and music collaboration by
Mary Ronayne-Keane and Babatunde Adepipe takes place at lunch-time on
Thursday in Devere Hall. The festival closes on the same evening
with an International Cultures Irish Céilí at 8pm in Devere Hall.
"Building on the success of last year's festival I am delighted that so
many more International Students are participating this year with
representations from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Far East and North
America. Students and staff of the college as well as schoolchildren
are invited to visit the exhibition during the week" said Lynda Morgan,
Acting Events Manager, Áras na Mac Léinn.
UCC now has an international student population of 2,000 from 76
countries. According to Suzanne Buckley, Support Officer at the
International Education Office ""International Cultures Week is a forum
to learn, explore, share and exchange ideas and information about
different traditions, cultures and values and provides a platform to
share an understanding of the many cultures and traditions within the
UCC community."
Open to students, staff, schools and the general public, International
Cultures Week runs from 20-22 February at Devere Hall, Áras na Mac
Léinn.
382MMcS
« Back to 2007 Press Releases