The annual Multicultural Fair is an international celebration that highlights the amazing cultural diversity of the Schoolcraft College community. Now in its eleventh year, the Multicultural Fair features cultural displays, performances, language demonstrations, and ethnic snacks. This year's fair will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the VisTaTech Center on the college’s main campus in Livonia, Haggerty Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads. The fair is free and open to the public.

Upon entering the fair visitors can stop at the World Map Trivia game to test their geographic knowledge of the world and pick up "passports" that can be stamped at each display table they visit. More than two dozen nations and cultures will be represented in displays where Schoolcraft students, faculty and staff will share their culture and answer questions. Performances will run continuously throughout the day, featuring dance, music, and art.

In addition to bringing back perennial favorites, there will be new exhibits, including the Relaxation Station featuring Tai Chi, Chair Yoga and Meditation (see schedule below).  Local radio station, WDVD-96.3 FM, will also be on campus from noon – 2 p.m.

Performances in DiPonio Room
10-10:30 a.m. Companeros de Flamenco 
10:30-10:45 a.m. Children’s Center Kindergarten Class
10:45-11:05 a.m. Manoogian School Armenian Dancers
11:05-11:25 a.m. Capoeira: Brazilian Athletic Dance
11:25 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mariachi Cora Band
12:00-12:45 p.m. Marcus Garvey Academy African Drum & Dance Ensemble
12:45-1:15 p.m. Indian Folk Dancers
1:15-1:45 p.m. Mariachi Cora Band
1:45-2:15 p.m. O’Hare Irish Step Dancers
2:15-3:00 p.m. Salsa Dancers: Energetic Soul Studio

Relaxation Station in VT 405 
11 a.m. -12  p.m. Tai Chi
12-1 p.m.  Chair Yoga
1-2 p.m.     Meditation
2-3 p.m. Chair Yoga

Displays and activities on Mainstreet
• Native American Pow Wow Portraits: MSU Traveling Exhibit
• Eyebrow threading  [Minimal charge]
• Henna Painting
• Phoenix Theatres offering FREE popcorn and movie passes 

Country/ Culture Table Displays
1. African American
2. Armenia
3. Arab Culture
4. Canada
5. Colombia
6. Ethnic Villages
7. Francophone Countries
8. Germanophone Countries
9. Greece
10. India
11 Israel
12. Japan
13. Lebanon
14. Macedonia
15. Mexico
16. Native Americans
17. Pakistan
18. Palestine
19 Philippines
20. Poland
21. Turkey
22. Venezuela

Participating Restaurants – donating free ethnic snacks
1. Akroyd Bakery
2. Buca Di Bepo
3. Buffalo Wild Wings
4. Charley’s Grille
5. Heritage Bakery
6. Indian Flavors
7. Noodles and Co.
8. Panchero’s
9. Qdoba
10. Trader Joe’s

For more information, contact Josselyn Moore, 734-462-4400 ext. 5271 (jmoore@schoolcraft.edu), Helen Ditouras, 734-462-4400 ext. 5641 (hditoura@schoolcraft.edu ) or Laura Leshok, 734-462-5203 (llavoie@schoolcraft.edu).