United Nations Day

United Nations Day

Each year the International Student Association celebrates United Nations Day with an event highlighting the many different countries represented at UH Hilo. UH Hilo is home to about 250 international students from nearly 40 different countries around the globe. The event is intended to engage the campus community so that they learn about these different countries around the world -- their achievements, characteristics, and challenges -- as well as to bring international students together as a community and highlight their presence on campus.

Date

Program

The program includes two main parts:

Parade of Nations: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Kicked off by a taiko drum performance, students representating their nations will march in a Parade of Nations, often showcasing traditional attire. During the Parade, the Master of Ceremonies will provide information and fun facts about each nation.

Country Tables: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Countries will have tables displaying interesting information about their country along with display boards, maps, pictures and/or handicrafts representative of their country. Attendees will have an opportunity to "visit" each country.

The celebration will conclude with a special performance by Tupulaga o Samoa Mo A Taeao.

Parade of Nations

Volunteers

Mahalo to all the volunteers who made the event such a big success!

Video & Photo Gallery

Check out photos from United Nations Day 2022, United Nations Day 2019, United Nations Day 2018 and United Nations Day 2017!