Sheffield hosted performances from cultures across the globe in their themed night ‘The cosmos – time and space’ at its student union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the 53rd year the International Students Committee (ISC) has run the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jia Cheng How, chair of the ISC, said: \u201cthe world is getting more international and it is important to know and understand where these people come from.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has attended the event in previous years and hoped the audience felt the inspiration he felt when he went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were 12 performances during the evening, an increase from previous years with around 700 people attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were performances from both students and external dance groups, \u201cbridging the reach across Sheffield\u201d to share inspiring stories through music and dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nigerian society performed for the first time at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nick Oni, a third year student and the president, chose to perform afrobeats and wanted to bring some happiness during these difficult times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ore, a member of the Nigerian society, said: \u201cThese songs should remind us to love each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it was the Nigerian society that performed, they stated how they represented all African countries and cultures throughout the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the event, there were food stalls showcasing different cultural food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tendai Taruvinga ,35, founded Veafy, which provides African-inspired dishes. It included food such as Ghanaian-inspired jackfruit, akara skewers and a South African relish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cThe food is all plant-based to make it inclusive and sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The celebration highlighted the vibrancy of Sheffield\u2019s diversity and how it strengthens the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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