Fleming Celebrates Diversity with Multicultural Showcase
Peterborough, ON (November 15, 2024) – Cultures from around the world will be on full display at Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus during their 2024 Multicultural Showcase, happening November 21 and November 22.
Hosted by Fleming’s International Student Services, this two-day event celebrates the traditions of its diverse community, showcasing a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
This year’s showcase features singers, dancers, and cultural demonstrations from across the globe, including China, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, The Philippines, Canada, and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations.
“The multicultural showcase is such a powerful way to spotlight the incredible traditions and talents from our students, staff, and community members,” says Laura Gunning, Associate Vice-President, International. “Diversity is one of the things that makes our campus so special, and celebrating that with this event is a true highlight every year.”
The showcase is free to attend, accessible and suitable for all ages. Performances and events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main foyer each day. Free parking is available in the Oak parking lot.
A full schedule of performers can be found here.
Media wishing to attend the showcase can contact Director of Communications Asher Lurie at asher.lurie@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
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