MSU Billings cultural showcase events bring India to Montana [Video]

BILLINGS — At Montana State University Billings, this semester’s cultural showcase is all about India—a celebration of its vibrant traditions, rich history, and the students who bring these cultures to life.

Each year, the Office of International Studies chooses a different country to focus on during the fall semesters. They host events to showcase that region through programming, movies, and free events for the community to attend.

“We decided to go to India predominantly because we’ve had a large influx of Indian students, and we really rely on local community to help put this on,” said the school’s Associate Director of International Students Abby Cook.

This is their fourth year of holding themed semesters that began in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help students feel connected to other cultures and feel less …