Foreign students introduce Murmansk region youth to cultures of different countries

The festival of friendship and cultures in the Arctic “North without borders” was held in Murmansk. It brought together 150 participants – young residents of the region, foreign students of the Murmansk Arctic University and representatives of youth associations. This was reported in the government of the Murmansk region.

At the festival, which took place on November 5, creative and interactive platforms worked, quizzes and master classes were held. Foreign students presented the culture of China, Vietnam, India, Turkmenistan and Palestine, told about the traditions of their countries.

A separate platform was dedicated to the culture of the Sami – the indigenous people of the Kola Peninsula. The history and heritage of the people was told to the participants by the representative of the Association of Kola Sami Olga Sharshina.

Guests of the festival also created friendship bracelets and postcards in different languages, learned dance movements, participated in acting exercises and team games.

The festival is designed not only to introduce young people to different cultures, but also to help them find friends and like-minded people for future joint projects.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” reported that “Joy” from Murmansk performed at the folklore festival in India among 500 participants.