Knowledge Communities 
Intercultural Activity Toolkit: Cultural Luncheons
   Activity Information |
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| Recommended Audience |
Community members Maximum:60 - Minimum: 35 |
| Length of Time |
Lunch/presentation: 1 1/2 hrs. Prep time: 5 hours |
| Resources |
As needed (PowerPoint, slides, artifacts) |
| Number of Facilitators |
Facilitators 1-3 presenters |
| Source of Activity |
Joanne Green, International Hospitality Council |
| Purpose |
Opportunity for community members to learn about another culture and for internationals to share information and cuisine |
Cultural Lunches
Each month, our organization hosts a lunch prepared by an international student/group of students from a different country. Following lunch, our international guests present some information, often with slides, from their country. The event is typically attended by 40-60 community people (many retired); 12-1pm (or somewhat longer).- Recruit an international person or group who is willing to help plan and prepare a simple meal as well as make a presentation about their country
- Assist internationals with planning the event – menu, shopping, arrange for any special equipment, recruit volunteers to assist with cooking, set-up, and clean-up
- Send invitations to mailing list of interested guests (post-cards) (RSVP requested)
- On the morning of the lunch, help with cooking; set up room (set tables, set up video equipment, display tables)
- Guests pay $5/person. We have been fortunate to have space donated by a local church (kitchen as well as serving/presentation area)
- Make introductions; have international describe food. Serve lunch (usually buffet style)
- Presentation by internationals (usually 20-25 minutes plus questions)
- Thank you's, announcements
- Clean-up (IHC staff and volunteers)
Budget
Guests pay $5/lunchCosts for food range from $75-125/lunch (paid from receipts)
Use of church is free
