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CORVALLIS - Foods, music and dance from around the world will highlight Oregon State University's Spring Festival on Sunday, May 22, in the university's Memorial Union Quad.

The four-hour celebration starts at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public, said Susan Ma, external public relations coordinator for International Students of OSU, the group sponsoring the event. If it rains, the event will move inside to the Memorial Union Ballroom, she said.

"Come listen to live music, watch the dances and enjoy the atmosphere," Ma said. "This is our biggest event of the year."

For information, contact International Students of OSU at 541-737-6348.

Featured entertainment includes: Samba Ja, a Brazilian drumming group; Chico Flamenco, Spanish music and dance; Cuban Casino Salsa Dance; Kuwaiti performances; The Instigators, a steel drum band; and Taiwanese performances.

"We hold cultural events to the show the community our culture," Ma said. "Everyone is welcome to attend and join the fun."