# US university cultural festivals > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-university-cultural-festivals > Updated: 2026-10-29T17:06:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. University students across the United States have hosted various cultural festivals to promote diversity and international traditions. At UCLA, the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars organized an International Food Festival featuring culinary experiences and performances by groups such as Kyodo Taiko and Grupo FolkloĢrico de UCLA. Other institutions held similar events, including the University of Tennessee, which featured music, food, and dance performances. At Florida International University, the Ninth Annual Korean Language and Culture Festival showcased Korean music, dance, martial arts, and historical presentations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: University students host cultural festivals to promote diversity University students held cultural festivals, including an International Festival at the University of Tennessee and a Korean Language and Culture Festival at FIU, to promote diversity and tradition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-students-host-cultural-festivals-to-promote-diversity ### 2026-10-24: UCLA hosts International Food Festival to connect students UCLA students gathered for an International Food Festival featuring global cuisine and cultural performances to foster connections between international and domestic students. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucla-hosts-international-food-festival-to-connect-students --- Cite as: US university cultural festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-university-cultural-festivals