The Center for International Studies at West High School will host the ninth annual International Festival in the school gymnasium on Friday, April 19. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and run until 9 p.m.

The festival seeks to promote awareness of diversity and foreign culture through a vibrant atmosphere.

Intercultural food, games, booths and entertainment will be offered at the festival, along with a panel discussion, art show and guided tour of West High School's brand new library. There will also be representation from such esteemed associations as The Mizel Museum, El Centro Su Teatro, the Colorado Symphony Ballet, Denver Sister Cities and other prestigious organizations.

From its meek beginnings in the front hall of West high, the International Festival has flourished into a city-wide event, recognized by community leaders such as Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar and Congresswoman Diana DeGette.

For further information, please contact the Center for International Studies at 303-620-5364 or e-mail internationalfestival2002@hotmail.com.

The Center for International Studies is a magnet program at West High School that offer students an international education through emphasis on travel, foreign exchange, international business, economy and politics.