Get out your picnic basket and put on your favorite country colors, hats or
special cultural clothing—the Parade of Nations is coming!
All members of the KAUST community are invited to Discovery Square on
Thursday, March 2 for the 2017 KAUST Parade of Nations and Picnic.
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 Track and 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. Represent the country of your choice—we have the
flags of 100 nations - 5:15 p.m. — Welcome Remarks and GES children’s song in their country
dress - 5:30 p.m. — March to the Harbor Sports Club Track and 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 cultural displays to share.
The parade aims to showcase the multicultural strength and spirit of the
KAUST community.
See you there!