Various cultures of the world came to campus Sunday as ethnic dance, music, fashion shows and craft activities filled rooms of the Union.

More than 30 international clubs and organizations participated in Global Festival 2002, an event that was part of International Education Week that featured exhibits, crafts, games and information about countries around the globe.

Dozens of children gathered around a stage in the ballroom as the Taiwanese Puppet Troupe of the University of Madison performed a traditional Taiwanese puppet show.

Gabriel Lee, a Taiwanese Puppet Troupe member, said that the troupe often goes to elementary schools giving presentations with an elaborate stage and an orchestra with string and percussion instruments.

"I like to teach the kids about Taiwanese culture," Lee said. "I also tell them how big Taiwan is and how far away it is from Madison."

At a table hosted by an MSU German class, 9-year-old Christina Carter was making a paper cornucopia, a traditional German ornament.

She coated the paper cones with glue and red and purple glitter as she said what they liked best about the Global Festival.

"So far, my favorite part is probably when we were going around and looking at the countries," Christina said. "I liked Pakistan - they had some interesting things, like a toothbrush that is made out of a wooden stick."

Items such as the wooden toothbrush were available for sale at the World Gift Shop, in the Gold Rooms. Visitors made their way between tables that displayed international clothing, dolls, jewelry, artwork, pottery and more.

All proceeds from the sale went to a scholarship fund for spouses of international students at MSU.

"Our main purpose is to raise money for these scholarships," said Lois Sollenberger, a Global Festival volunteer. "Most of the items we receive are really interesting and attractive - it is really surprising to see how outstanding some of the items are."

Sales from the World Gift Shop totaled more than $5,000 last year, enough to create three separate scholarships.

"My husband puts up with a junk area in our basement for six weeks with all this stuff," Sollenberger said.

Grand Blanc resident Jim Cooper came with his two sons, Tom, 6, and Joseph, 7.

"Their mom is from Turkey," Jim Cooper said. "Joe was born in Turkey and Tom was born in Kuwait, so they really like to come and see the activities here."