The University of Oklahoma hosted the 42nd annual
Eve of Nations last Friday evening. Over one hundred countries were represented
through videos, performances, and a fashion show.
Eve of
Nations is the largest cultural event in the state of Oklahoma and over 1,200
people were in attendance. Sixteen performances were showcased and ultimately
the Indian Student Association won first place.
One of the performers representing
Bangladesh, Melanie Maguire, says her performance was more focused on
representing the country than the cash prizes.
“A lot of the organizations put a
lot of work into it and get really excited about it because its a competition,
but in our case we weren’t so much concerned about competing as we were just
having Bangladesh be represented because they’ve never had a dance in Eve of
Nations before, so I know they were really excited,” said Maguire.
In addition to the dance showcase, International
Advisory Committee presented a fashion show representing over 100 countries.
Students wore outfits from continents all around the world. The fashion show
played music and videos from each country that was represented.
The International Advisory
Committee chose the theme “Branching Out” because it represents the families
all around the world and the diversity that the event displays.
“I think it says a lot about how open minded and receptive we are to the
globalization of the world and to world cultures and understanding how to
communicate…and be friends with people from Bangladesh or Peru or places around
the world, even though we’re from Oklahoma,” Maguire said.
PHOTO: Kate Brandon
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