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ISO brings global taste to Sneaky Park

“Desserts from Around the World,” an internationally-themed culinary event, was held Wednesday in Sneaky Park. At the Guatemala table, freshmen Bernadette Barajas and Jose Luis Chavez served corn tamales that were prepared by Oscar de León. A few of the countries represented were Mexico, Thailand, China, India and the United States. / photo by Desiree Quintero
“Desserts from Around the World,” an internationally-themed culinary event, was held Wednesday in Sneaky Park. At the Guatemala table, freshmen Bernadette Barajas and Jose Luis Chavez served corn tamales that were prepared by Oscar de León. A few of the countries represented were Mexico, Thailand, China, India and the United States. / photo by Desiree Quintero

by Nila Priyambodo
Assistant Editor

Sneaky Park was filled with sweets and snacks on Wednesday, as the International Student Organization held their fourth event of the semester called “Desserts from Around the World” to educate people about different cultures.

International students currently attending the University of La Verne prepared desserts from their countries to share with the ULV community.

“This event fulfills two out of the three goals ISO has,” ISO President Darshan Kansagra said. “Never has such an activity taken place. It educates the community about the countries and cultures represented by the international students at ULV and it provides a setting where the international students and the American students can meet to socialize and enjoy the activities.”

The hour-and-a-half-long event featured foods and desserts from eight different countries, including sweet corn tamales from Guatemala; baklava, an almond and cinnamon dessert from Cyprus and Greece; rice cake and red bean dessert from Japan; custard desserts from China; sweet rolls from Thailand; cakes from Taiwan; buñuelos, fried tortillas with cinnamon from Mexico and paysam, a rice pudding from India.

ISO member Rachada Chingawin, a senior management and leadership major originally from Thailand, had one main reason for participating in the event.

“I wanted to share and exchange my culture with other students,” she said. “The food we eat represents our culture and this is one way for me to teach others about my culture.”

Senior English major Azusa Sato, an ISO member who is originally from Japan, agrees with Chingawin.

“I wanted to teach people a little bit about Japan and let them be aware about the culture,” Sato said.

Overall, the event brought a crowd of pleased students who enjoyed the variety of foods and desserts.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Sariah Veirs, a senior math major. “It’s a good idea for ISO to hold this event. It allows other students to be aware of the different cultures in our school.”

Jenny Davenport, a senior math major, was another example of a ULV student who was excited about the event. “Events like these create more diversity on campus,” she said.

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