Harrow College students have taken part in an International Food Festival.
Students joined together to share the food of their respective cultures at the college’s Harrow on the Hill campus on Tuesday 24 March.
Tunisia, Portugal, Turkey, Croatia, Romania, Thailand, Iran and Japan were just some of the countries represented at the food festival.
Students and staff were given the opportunity to sample food from around the world and learn something new about the cultures of their peers.
The students also showed off their dancing skills and performed music from around the world.
EFL student Evren Erkut, who is originally from Turkey, said the International Food Festival was a great way to practice his English and learn about the cultures of his friends: “I’ve really enjoyed the experience of bringing cultures together and speaking about our food.”
EFL student Sondes Lanouan, who is originally from Tunisia added: “It has been really good to socialise with my friends, practice English and learn about different countries.”
Snezana Drobac, a qualified medical professional from Croatia, who is studying EFL at Harrow College, also added: “Today has been a special, lovely day celebrated by lots of different students from around the world. We get to sample new food while meeting fellow students.”
Anne-Marie Sykes, EFL lecturer at Harrow College said it was important to hold festivals such as the International Food Festival: “Today is about cultural enrichments. Its gives students an opportunity to experience food, dance and music and mix with fellow peers. It also gives students the chance to practice English as they get to speak about the food they have brought in.”
Pauline Bayliss, EFL lecturer at Harrow College, added: “Events like this food festival bring together our international students. We all get to learn from one another and sample food from all walks of life.”