Illustration of a globe cut in half with figures in clothing of various cultures dancing on it.

Illustration by Jordan Johnson

Excel Campus Activities is hosting the World Fusion Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Bluebonnet Ballroom.

The event is a celebration of diverse cultures through the blend of art, music and dancing. Attendees are encouraged to wear traditional clothing from their cultures.

The event will feature a dance floor in the center of the room, performances from the Korean Culture Association and Viberance The Band, along with tabling from MavTHAT ASL Club, Japanese Culture Society, Study Abroad and Global Engagement.

Food from across the globe will be available, and tables will have possible giveaways.

Elizabeth Gonzales, computer science sophomore and EXCEL programming director, said it’s important for people to recognize how diverse UTA is so students can appreciate and have a better understanding of one another.

Gonzales said she thinks the event provides everyone a place where they can come together and get to know one another.

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