SMU, WSU to host Misato celebration, events

Winona will welcome a delegation from Misato (Winona’s sister city in Japan) in October.

A “Culture Fest” will follow from 2 to 4:15 p.m. at the Toner Student Center. All events are free and open to the public. The Culture Fest will include booth displays and demonstrations, followed by spectacular entertainment by the Japanese Dancers and Taiko Drummers. Exhibits run 2 to 3 p.m., and performances are scheduled from 3 to 4:15 p.m.
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A banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Hiawatha Room, located on SMU’s Saint Teresa campus. Admission is $18 per person, and tickets are available at City Hall, 457-8234. The event features the Gate City Jazz Band from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., as well as the International Dancers of Winona and Native American hoop dancer Jackie Bird.

On Sunday, Oct. 21, the Culture Fest continues at WSU’s Kryzsko Commons Baldwin Lounge. Exhibits run 1 to 2 p.m., with performances from 2 to 3:15 p.m.