Open to individuals or groups: Performers can be solo artists, bands, dance groups, or other performance types that showcase cultural traditions.
Registration Deadline: Ensure you complete the registration form by Wednesday, October 1, 2026.
Notification: You will be notified of your confirmed attendance when you submit a completed application.
Cultural focus: The performance should highlight or represent a specific culture, country, or region.

Appropriateness: Performances must be respectful and authentic to the culture being represented. Avoid stereotypical or inappropriate depictions.
Costumes: Traditional or culturally relevant costumes are encouraged but must adhere to festival guidelines for decency and respect.

Music: Traditional, contemporary, or fusion music performances.
Dance: Folk, traditional, or modern dance from different cultures.
Theater: Short skits, plays, or spoken word performances.
Other Performances: Martial arts demonstrations, storytelling, or other culturally significant activities.

Set-up time: Performers should plan minimal set-up and breakdown times to ensure the event stays on schedule.

Final performance schedule: The final schedule is often distributed after rehearsals or once all performers are confirmed.

Name(Required)

First Last

MU Affiliation(Required)

Student

Faculty/Staff

Community Member

Marshall ID Number(Required)

What Country/Culture will you be representing?(Required)

Are you participating as(Required)

Individual

Group

How large is your group? Can be changed later if needed(Required)

List group participants

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Please describe your plans (ex: performance type, length of performance, what country it represents, etc.)(Required)