Around the World in Santiago Hills (AWISH)
is coming April 11, 2025
Travel the world in one night and for pocket change! Santiago Hills is always proud to showcase the rich cultures of the world in our annual festival. Parent and community volunteers represent countries from around the world and bring fabulous food and cultural crafts and entertainment. Come join us for food, activities, music, entertainment, and the most adorable students you've ever seen!
Food Booths | Cultural Performances | Parade of Nations | Activities | DJ & Music
Bring your families, neighbors and friends! Only one dollar 50 cents per ticket!
Sign up to volunteer here
What to expect
On the evening of AWISH, the blacktop is transformed into a tent city where each tent represents a different country. When you arrive, make sure to get your tickets ready (available for purchase at the event or included in your Silver/Gold Pledge Drive package) so you can visit each booth and use your tickets to sample that booth’s cuisine or craft.
Parade of Nations
Make sure to come dressed in your favorite nation’s cultural attire! Students who would like to present their special outfits can participate in our Parade of Nations, where they will display their country pride around the tents and on stage. The parade is set to start directly following the National Anthem performed by a student and Boy Scouts’ flag ceremony. No need to RSVP, just come ready to be a part of the show!
Food booths
Ever tasted glass noodles from Korea or Swedish cookies? How about some homemade Italian spaghetti or German sausage? AWISH is a great way to expose students to cuisines around the world in a fun and exciting way!
Craft booths
Some countries choose to share their culture with customary activities of their homeland. We also have vendors who come out to share their own crafts and activities, like the language school wheel of prizes, or martial arts “break a board” activity.
Volunteers Needed
This event is 100% volunteer run. All our country booths are run by parents. If you can represent a country or would like to help another booth that needs extra hands, please contact our AWISH chair at awish@santiagohillspta.com. You can find forms and guidelines on our current year’s event information page.
In past years, we have had food booths from the following countries. Contact us to host one of the booths below or introduce us to a new country’s cuisine this year!
Just a few ideas that might help you think of which country booth you'd like to host... and by no means a complete list!
- Africa - plantain chips, mask making, bead jewelry
- Argentina - mini empanadas
- Australia - Tim Tams, mini meat pies, boomerang art, aboriginal rain sticks
- Belgium - Speculoos cookie butter
- Bangladesh - Jilapi
- Brazil - Brigadeiro
- Canada - Wunderbar, aboriginal totem poles
- China - White Rabbit candy, fried rice, cherry blossom art, paper lantern
- Costa Rica - guava cookies
- Ecuador - tres leches
- Egypt
- England -
- France - croissants, pastries
- Germany - bratwurst, Kinder Eggs, chicken dance, gingerbread house, pretzels
- Greece - moussaka, gyros, baklava
- Hawaii/Pacific Islands - Butter Mochi cake
- India - samosas, curry, henna painting, naan
- Ireland - HobNobs
- Israel - Latkes and tzedakah box making
- Italy - pizza, risotto
- Japan - Origami making, spam musubis, Pocky
- Korea - Pushu Pushu, sugar honeycombs
- Lebanon
- Mexico - Mexican Rice, Takis, Churros, Taquitos, mini pinata craft
- Netherlands - Stroopwafels
- New Zealand - pavlova
- Philippines - Ube buns, Jolly bee chicken
- Poland - pierogis and polish sausage
- Russia - babushka ornaments
- Scotland - Teacakes
- Spain - Chupa Chups, paella
- Sweden - Ikea Meatballs
- Taiwan - boba, potstickers, dim sum
- Thailand - Coconut Mango Sticky Rice
- Turkey
- U.S. - hot dogs, lemonade, sliders hamburgers
Questions?
For questions or to volunteer at the event, contact our AWISH Coordinator at awish@santiagohillspta.com.