MCC to host International Celebration next week
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Madisonville Community College (MCC) will soon host its fourth annual International Celebration (ICC).
MCC says this event will be on April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MCC North Campus Quad. Community members are invited to attend and 'immerse themselves' in different traditions, food and entertainment. This year, ICC will focus on the theme of 'Voices of the World,' highlighting rich artistic and acoustic heritage.
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Officials with MCC say the day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an international flag ceremony presented by the Hopkins County Central High School JROTC. Throughout the day, attendees can visit community and faculty-led international showcases around the quad. Entertainment will be provided by Artes Latinas, AfricaNashville Yeli Ensemble, Madisonville North High School Mariachi Band and Mbira dzeMaungira-Zimbabwean mbira. Food trucks will be serving lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Officials say the college and a team of volunteers are organizing the event to promote understanding and awareness. An important part of the college's mission is to expand students' understanding of the world, other people and other experiences.
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