The International Student Association hosted their 14th annual International Fusion celebration in the LSU Student Union Theater on Wednesday.
The purpose of International Fusion is to highlight the importance of cultural diversity and inclusivity within the LSU community. The event displays different cultural dances from around the world and gives international students an opportunity to showcase their talents.
“International Fusion is the biggest multicultural event organized by an organization here at LSU because we have more than 10-13 countries here performing,” said ISA President Md Tanvir Ahmed Sarkar, a third-year civil engineering doctoral student from Bangladesh. “So we see this as an opportunity for the LSU community to see their dances, music, traditions and cultures.”
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ISA is an active organization on campus, educating the LSU community on different cultures and providing students with a safe space to be themselves.
“I love that LSU is so diverse, and I think there is something for everyone whatever your interests are,” said second-year French doctoral student Alicia Hilaire. “We get to come together here, and I get to meet people from Sri Lanka and people that are from Asia.”
International Fusion, like many ISA events, is open to any student, including those wishing to celebrate another culture. K-Core, a student dance group, came together to dance to Korean pop music as Americans.
“This is my second year performing in International Fusion,” said mass communication junior Rayanna Wilson. “K-Core is an open thing for everybody to come dance with an open mind and have fun.”
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ISA had two other events open to the public this month. On Friday, they hosted Mythology Night in partnership with the African Graduate Student Association, and an ongoing virtual art and photography exhibition will run until April 18.
“The founding goals of ISA was to create a safe space for the international students here at LSU, make their life comfortable, and bridge the gap between cultures and building unity,” Sarkar said.
Students can learn more about ISA events on the organization’s Instagram, @isa_at_lsu
