This holiday celebration combines the traditional Halloween customs of North America with other fall holiday customs celebrated around the world. This includes the African American “Kwanzaa”; the Asian Indian “Diwali”; the Chinese and Vietnamese “Mid-Autumn Festival”; “Chusok,” the Korean Thanksgiving; the Japanese “Bon” holiday; the Nigerian “Yam Festival”; The Mexican “Day of the Dead”; and the Native American Fall Harvest.
The Multicultural Halloween is a collaborative effort of several Wright State student organizations and features diversity of music and dance from all over the world, a variety of multicultural foods, cultural quizzes with prizes awarded, face painting, caricature artists, balloon sculptures, and a costume contest for adults and children with prizes awarded.
Entertainment
This year's entertainment featured performances from the Philippines, Ireland, Mexico, China, West Africa, and France.
Ethnic Food
Guests enjoyed a sampling of American/Soul, Chinese, Indian, Columbian, Greek, and Kosher food.
Costume Contest
Guests of all ages participated in both the adult and children costume contest. Prizes, including $50 Visa gift cards, were awarded for the best, most original, most beautiful, the scariest, the cutest, and the most creative categories.
Other Activities
The celebration also included a balloon artist, face painting, and cultural displays. There was also cultural quizzes where participants won prizes from local businesses for answering a queston correctly.
