April 12, 2024

International Students Association hosts Extravaganza Week

By: Hasnat Aslam ’27

The weeklong International Student Association (ISA) Extravaganza came to an end April 6 after the Grand Finale—which consisted of 12 outstanding acts ranging from stand-up comedy to a classical bharatanatyam dance.

According to Sidath Chandrasena ‘25, an engineering and international studies major who serves as vice president of ISA, “ISA Extravaganza was a huge success and was a week that truly celebrated the different cultures and showcased the many special talents of ISA students and faculty members on this campus.”

Enjoy photos from just some of the Extravaganza’s events. 

Holi Festival

Photos by Adam Atkinson

Two students throw colorful powder on each other at the Holi Fest.
The Asian Cultural Association, South Asian Student Association, Grossman House, International Students Association, and the Office of Intercultural Development invited the Lafayette community to gather on the Quad for a celebration of the South Asian festival of colors, Holi.
A student is seen in a fog of yellow powder at Holi Fest.
A student throws colorful powder at another student.
Students participate in Holi Fest, the festival of colors.
A student throws blue powder into the air at the Holi Fest.
A student is featured in a fog of colorful powder form the Holi Fest.
A student participates in the Holi Fest.
Two students smile for a photo wearing 'Holi 2024' shirts.
A group photo of Lafayette students wearing 'Holi 2024' shirts.
Two student walk together along a campus pathway towards the Quad.

Food Tasting

Photos by Rosetta Serrano ’27

A student serves food at the ISA food tasting event.
ISA hosted a food tasting event where participants formed groups and cooked dishes from their home countries to distribute samples to the campus community.
A student serves food at the ISA food tasting event.
A group of students smile at the ISA food tasting event.
A student serves food at the ISA food tasting event.
Students serve food at the ISA food tasting event; students are excited to participate and try various international foods.
A student serves food at the ISA food tasting event.
Two students serve food at the ISA food tasting event.
A large plate of assorted foods including Baklava.

Grand Finale

Photos by Adam Atkinson

A Lafayette College community member performs a dance on stage during the Grand Finale event.
A Lafayette community member performs on stage during the final event of the week.
A student is featured playing the piano on stage.
A student performs during the final event of Extravaganza.
The concluding showcase of Extravaganza featured performances by members of the Lafayette community, encompassing songs, dances, instrumental pieces, poetry, and various other talents.
A student is featured prominently among other students during a stage performance.
A student gives a thumbs up following an on-stage performance.
Students are featured dancing on stage as part of the Grand Finale event.
A group of students play instruments on stage.
A Lafayette community member reads from their phone on stage.
Students perform onstage at Grand Finale.
Students perform onstage at Grand Finale.
Students perform onstage at Grand Finale.
Students perform onstage at Grand Finale.
Students perform onstage at Grand Finale.

 

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