Food & Culture Fair
Join us on 15 and 16 April 2026 to celebrate the diverse cultures of our student community at our Food & Culture Fair!
This festival is a little piece of home for our international students and an opportunity for others to experience, appreciate and embrace new cultures. Mark your calendars for this unique opportunity to explore the world right here on campus!
🗓️ Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April
🕚 10:30am - 9pm
📍 Hermann's Bar, Verge Gallery and surrounds
What's On
Wednesday 15 April
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
We will be welcomed onto Gadigal Country by Aunty Barb Simms followed by a smoking ceremony by Uncle John Lam
🕥 10:30am - 11am
📍 Hermann's Lawn
Vanessa
Get lost in dreamy, ethereal soundscapes with raw emotional storytelling
🕦 11:30am - 12:15pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn
Songkran Thai Cultural Workshop
Celebrate Thai New Year with a hands-on cultural experience
🕛 12pm - 4pm
📍 Hermann's Bar
🎫 Register your spot ↗
Siam Classical Dance Studio
Journey to the echanted Kingdom of Siam through traditional dance
🕧 12:30pm - 1pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn
Lemonise
Groove along to some cosmically enchanting melodies and rhythms
🕜 1pm - 1:45pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn Stage
Sydney Sanshin Club
Experience a slice of Okinawan culture through classical and folk music
🕑 2pm - 2:30pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn Stage
K-Pop Dance Party
Dance the night away to your favourite K-pop tunes
🕔 5:30pm - 9pm
📍 Hermann's Bar
🎫 Get your tickets here ↗
Thursday 16 April
Lion Dancing
Celebrate the opening of Happy Ramen with lion dancing by THQ Cabra
🕤 9:30am - 10am
📍 Wentworth Food Court
Mask decorating workshop
Create your own cultural-inspired mask
🕛 12pm - 4pm
📍 Hermann's Bar
🎫 Register your spot ↗
Greek Society: Tavli
Come and learn to play Tavli, the Greek version of backgammon
🕛 12pm - 4pm
📍 Hermann's Bar
Chinese Music Ensemble from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Enjoy an atmospheric performance featuring traditional Chinese instruments
🕛 12:15pm - 1pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn Stage
Twin Tunez ft. Srivarshini
🕑 1:45pm - 2:30pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn Stage
Lucky African Dance
Experience a unique fusion of African culture and artistry through dance
🕒 2:45pm - 3:15pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn
Dismantle / Assemble exhibition launch
Celebrate the launch of artist Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen's exhibition with an Asian food exchange
🕠 5:30pm - 8pm
📍 Verge Gallery
🎫 Enter the ballot for tickets ↗
Food Fair
Wednesday 15 April
USU Food Truck
Greek Menu
Grilled lemon & garlic chicken (halal)
Zucchini, dill & feta fritters (vegetarian)
🕛 Available from 12pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn
💛 $8 for USU Members ($10 for non-members)
💙 Free drink for Rewards Members
Plus, food stalls by
🇵🇭 Filipino Student Society
🇨🇳 Project Hope
🇵🇰 Pakistani Society
🇻🇳 Vietnamese International Students at USYD
Thursday 16 April
USU Food Truck
Japanese Menu
Chicken katsu bento box (halal/contains sesame)
Vegan chicken katsu bento box (vegan/contains sesame)
🕛 Available from 12pm
📍 Hermann's Lawn
💛 $8 for USU Members ($10 for non-members)
💙 Free drink for Rewards Members
Plus, food stalls by
🇬🇷 Greek Society
🇦🇲 Armenian Students Association
🇩🇪 German Society
Stamp & Collect
Make the most of Food & Culture Fair by exploring the festival with our Stamp & Collect game!
1️⃣ Pick up your Food & Culture Fair postcard from the USU yellow cart
2️⃣ Collect stamps by visiting different clubs and societies, activity stalls and Verge Gallery
3️⃣ After you collect all six stamps, bring your postcard back to the USU yellow cart to receive your mystery gift
K-pop Dance Party
Get ready for a full night of K-pop music, dancing, and high energy vibes! Whether you're a casual listener or a hardcore fan, this is your chance to dance, sing along, and meet fellow K-pop lovers 💖
🗓️ Wednesday 15 April
🕠 5:30pm - 9pm
📍 Hermann's Bar
🎫 Get your tickets here ↗
'Dismantle / Assemble' Exhibition Launch Party
Join Verge Gallery in celebrating the launch of artist Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen's exhibition. Experience a vibrant taste of Asia with comforting dishes and delicious snacks, plus a performence by the Chinese Music Ensemble 🥟
🗓️ Thursday 16 April
🕠 5:30pm - 8pm
📍 Verge Gallery
🎫 Enter the ballot for tickets ↗
