United we march!
Together we picnic!
All members of the KAUST community are invited to Discovery Square today,
Thursday, March 5.
Bring a flag, wear your country colors, or put on cultural attire. Everyone is welcome – faculty, staff, students, parents, brothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors – this colorful community event is open to all.
Event details:
- Drop off your picnic at Harbor Sports Club field.
- 5:00 p.m. – Meet at Discovery Square and rally around your country flag.
- Wear your country colors or cultural dress or, if you prefer, your usual day clothes, carry flags, banners, young children – strollers welcome. Represent the country of your choice – we have the flags of 75 nations.
- 5:15 p.m. – Welcome Remarks and GES children’s song in country dress.
- 5:30 p.m. – March to the Harbor Sports Club Field (less than 1 km away).
- 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. – Picnic and visit the circle of nations.
- 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Prayer time.
- 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Performances.
After the parade, you can enjoy your picnic throughout a two hour performance of international music and dance starting at 7:00 p.m. You can also visit country tables that have set up displays to share. The parade aims to showcase the multicultural strength and spirit of KAUST.
See you there!