Get ready for KAUST's most multicultural festival that celebrates our diversity with a colorful flag parade, cultural performances and sharing of food, culture and national traditions.

This year’s event will be held on Thursday, March 2.

Be a country representative

Register today to be a country representative! Being a country representative is easy, fun, and rewarding! You can decorate your national stand, dress in traditional costumes, feature your culture, or carry your country's flag in the parade. Use your imagination to celebrate your country and make it stand out! The last day to register is February 15.

Perform at the event

We are looking for internationally flavored performances to grace the stage at the Parade of Nations 2023. If you would like to showcase your country's traditions and culture through music, song, or dance, please register here before February 15.

For more information about this event, email us at getengaged@kaust.edu.sa to coordinate efforts and help share the best of your country.

About the Parade of Nations

The Parade of Nations is KAUST's signature event celebrating the diversity of the 121 nations in the community. It is an opportunity to get together and share our national traditions, music, food, and culture. 

Parade of Nations: for the community, by the community!

Looking forward to seeing you there! 

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