Video: Watch Worldfest Opening Ceremony

Hundreds gathered inside Tangeman University Center's Great Hall April 23 to officially kickoff Worldfest at the University of Cincinnati.

Many Worldfest events remain on main campus as well as UC Blue Ash. Most popular among them is the International Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, on McMicken Commons.

The International Festival will feature dozens of booths sponsored by UC's  international organizations, most of them offering cuisine from their home country. Also included will be a lineup of dancers and performers beginning at 12:30 p.m.

See highlights from the 2012 International Festival

See the photo gallery from the Holi Festival

Check out the opening ceremony Photo Gallery

See the complete listing of Worldfest events

Take the Worldfest Food Tour

More video

Watch Reggie Brown's national anthem performance

See the Hoopcats dance during the opening ceremony

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