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Celebrate the diversity in Hays at Locally Global on Saturday, March 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Fort Hays State University campus. This free cultural celebration is open to all community members.

Locally Global is a cultural festival that will deepen the connections between international students and the local community members in Hays. Fort Hays State University, Hays High, and Thomas More Prep-Marian students from over 12 countries will prepare cultural foods and performances. Countries include China, Germany, Nepal, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and more.

Attendees will be able to access some of the student’s international recipes. Recipes and personal comments from the international participants will be compiled into an international cookbook. Access to the cookbook can be obtained at the event. FHSU President Dr. Mirta Martin’s recipe for Cuban Flan will be featured in the cookbook.

The event is hosted by Alyssa Reed, students in the Communication 490 class, and the International Student Union. Reed, a Hays junior, was inspired by her leadership experience at the Kansas Women’s Leadership Institute to organize the event.

“We were to come back to our communities and work on something we’re passionate about,” Reed said. “I am passionate about working with and helping international individuals.”