Join us for an evening of learning and sharing about cultures from around the world!  Friends, family, and the public are welcome to attend.

4-H members can participate as a club, small group, and/or individual.  Participation includes a display about your country AND an informal presentation on the most interesting things you learned about your county.  Countries are “claimed” on a first come, first served basis by registering by April 10.  

Participation Details:

• Please arrive at 5:30 PM to set up your display before the event begins.  You will have one 6-foot table for your display.   If you have an idea that would require additional space or special setup (such as electricity), please note that when registering.
• Displays can include photos or objects that illustrate your country’s unique characteristics.  Consider having an activity people can do while visiting your table, such as a simple craft or game.  If you bring a “taste” of your country for people to sample, please clearly display a list of all ingredients.  (All food should be prepared before arriving.) 
• Presentations are less than 5 minutes, and members may use notes or speak freely.
• Someone should be with your display at all times to talk about your country, but we encourage participants to take turns staying with their own display and visiting other displays.
• Think about what makes your country unique – location, environment, language, history, money, food, clothing, architecture, art, music, dance, literature, sports, religion/philosophy, etc.  Be as focused or as broad as you desire, and be creative!  Need help getting started?  A great resource for reliable information and public domain images is the CIA World Factbook.  Find more ideas and resources in the new Illinois 4-H International Night Participation Guide.