2013 Cultural Food Fest began on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 12 to 2 p.m.
The Office of Multicultural and International Affairs (MIA), Multicultural Advisory Board
(MAB), Student Government Association (SGA) and the University Programming Board (UPB)
collaborated to host the event.
Approximately 200 students attended the event. Students were required to show their FMU
ID to participate in the event. MAB members greeted the students at the door and supplied
students with a plate, a “Cultural Food Fest 2013 Recipe Book”; which included details about the
food provided at the fest, a cultural facts handout that named each dish provided at the fest and
the cultural history each dish stems from and along with a program evaluation sheet.
MAB members decided on which cultures would be showcased in the event and which dish
would best represent the chosen cultures that would appeal to students.
The buffet line included Sweet Plantain Fritters representing the Caribbean, Mushroom
Risotto which originated from Sicily and Spain, Thai Curried Chicken Bites from Thailand and a
sweet treat Baklava from the Assyrian culture that is proclaimed to be eaten by higher class
citizens.
Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Daphne Carter-McCants is also an Advisor of the Office of
MIA and Head Advisor of the Cultural Food Fest. Carter-McCants explained the inspiration for