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Photo Gallery: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s International Peace Village celebrates 68 years of showcasing global diversity on campus

The cultures and stories of international students who come to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ from 103 countries were highlighted last month in recognition of International Education Week

Friday, December 19, 2025
A Lion Dance dragon mingles with the crowd at this year's Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ International Peace Village
A vibrant Lion Dance performance kicked off the festivities at this year's International Peace Village

For nearly seven decades, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has provided a platform for international students to share their cultures, music, languages, and perspectives at the annual Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ International Peace Village.

The event, which is part of International Education Week, took over the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Lee & Frank Goldberg Courtyard for an afternoon last month. This year marks the 68th  Peace Village celebration, which serves as a catalyst for students to make cultural connections with peers attending Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ from across the globe.

Entertainment at Peace Village expanded this year, thanks to new collaborations among campus organizations. Events included music and dance performances, as well as a Henna Workshop and Dabke Dance Workshop. A vibrant Lion Dance exhibition by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Vietnamese Student Association kicked off Peace Village, followed by a K-Pop Traditional Korean Dance Performance featuring Marlene Baldonado, and a colorful, high energy Folklorica Mexican Danza exhibition by Chula Vista-based Wa-Kushmaa.  

This year’s Peace Village is a collaboration between Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s International Student Center, Center for Intercultural Relations, Associated Students, Student Affairs & Campus Diversity and the University Seal of Biliteracy & Cultural Competence.

Check out the photo gallery below. Images were taken by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Photographer Andre Young, with contributions from Communications Specialist Mike Freeman.

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