INTERNATIONAL NIGHT 2026
And that's a wrap!
We hope you enjoyed this wonderful evening full of unique performances! Thank you to all the performers, flag bearers, emcees, and staff that made this event possible.
See you in 2027 for the 45th edition of International Night!
Rewatch the Feb. 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Show
Rewatch the Feb. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Show
2026 Schedule
Speakers
Welcome
Eduardo Torres
Land Acknowledgement
Cameron Gray
Emcees
Bless Jere, Cathy Mae Dutong, and Abigail White
Closing Remarks
Abbi Gilbertson, Cameron Gray, and Eduardo Torres
Act I
Cambodia – Khmer Culture & Art Academy
Opening the night with a mesmerizing display of classical Cambodian dance, please welcome the Khmer Language Arts and Culture Academy performing Apsara.
Mongolia - Maralmaa (Maya) Bayarbat
Maya takes the stage with her captivating voice singing Jinjiimaa, a Mongolian song about a woman’s beauty.
Georgia - Lika Rukhadze
Celebrating Georgian culture in dance, please welcome Lika!
Vietnamese Student Association
Our talented students from VSA take us on a journey through their country’s beauty through music and dance.
Mexico – Ballet Folklórico Xochiquetzal
Please welcome Ballet Folklórico Xochiquetzal to Edmonds College! Performing La Bruja and Las Alazanas (4 p.m.) and Jarabe Tapatío and Las Adelitas (7 p.m.), they bring to life the beauty of Mexican folklore and traditions.
Act II
Mexico - Baile Folklore Colibri
A beloved International Night tradition! Clarissa Munoz-Palomo celebrates the vibrant culture of Mexico with a powerful Aztec dance and traditional drumming.
Cambodia Student Association
CASA shares the fun of Khmer culture with a modern dance to Bun Phum!
Bangladesh - Raj Yasin
Welcome back our exciting performer Raj who always brings the energy with his dance to Bangladesh music.
India - Sanjna (Bollywood)
Sanjna lights up the stage with a high-energy Bollywood routine!
International - Edmonds College Music Club
Give it up for our very own international supergroup, please welcome Gavin Abandonato, Grant DeWaal, Minseo Kim, Hatsudai Komei, and Ole Steven Sand performing a medley of Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oasis and All Of Me by John Legend.
Pacific Islander Student Union
Wrapping up the night and representing the Pacific Islanders of Micronesia, please welcome a modern version of a cultural dance from the island of Chuuk!
Flag Procession
The students and staff featured here represent just a small part of our diverse international community. In total, students from 54 different countries enrich our campus with their beautiful cultures!
- Albania - Jetmir Thompson
- Bangladesh - Raj Yasin
- Cambodia - Kai Taing
- China - Xuanning Zhu
- Federated States of Micronesia - Erisha Inesiupwe
- Georgia - Lika Rukhadze
- India - Sanjna Sharma
- Indonesia - Tobias Susanto
- Japan - Hiraku Naoyuki
- Libya - Amwaj Elazrag
- Malawi - Grace Mwale
- Mexico - Clarissa Munoz-Palomo
- Mongolia - Maralmaa Bayarbat
- Myanmar - Kaung Pyae
- Nepal - Susank Adhikari
- New Zealand - Bryce Nevitt
- Philippines - Ricky Canziani
- Republic of Korea - Soohwa Kim
- Taiwan - TingChun Shao
- Uganda - Jocelyn Faith Nakaweesa
- United States of America - Koleman Meotzer
- Vietnam - Nghi Pham
International Night is a cultural showcase celebrating diversity at Edmonds College! Students, faculty, and community members of Edmonds College share their culture through music, dance, and the arts. With the intercampus support of Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, Housing, and Office of International Programs, we are able to share our dedication to teaching, learning, and community through this showcase!
Questions?
Please email Abbi Gilbertson at abbi.gilbertson@edmonds.edu and Eduardo Torres at eduardo.torres@edmonds.edu.