By Beth Pahl/The Siskiyou
Tiazza, Bess and Masha perform a Turkish Veil Dance at the International Show on Friday night in the Music Recital Hall. Sponsored by the International Student Association, the International Show feat

The music, dances, and traditional garb of the world electrified a sold-out crowd in the Music Recital Hall Friday night.

The International Show, a variety of performances and fashion, culminated this year’s International Week. Students and community members were treated to the sights and sounds of Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

Two international students turned impromptu broadcasters, Kari Krause and Jeyrs Chabu, hosted the show. With playful attitudes, the duo guided the crowd from country to country, briefing them on the history and cultural significance.

SOU student Duncan Emmons brought the audience to Scotland with his performance on the bagpipes. Dressed in full regalia, right down to the red-and-white checkered knee-high socks, Emmons performed a few traditional Scottish songs.

Japan was also a popular destination. Several students, both international and American, participated in a martial arts demonstration and a cappella performance.

Hirofumi Yamamoto, known to most as "Melon," brought cheers and laughs to the crowd when he slipped up a few of his martial arts moves.

Later in the show, the audience was silenced by "Nada Sou Sou." Translated into English, the song title means "Cannot stop crying" and tells the story of a woman who misses her brother.

Dancing was the crowd’s choice for the night, with several performances from Eastern Europe, Africa, India, Mexico and the United States.

Mehar Alvi had the audience cheering and clapping for her Indian Bollywood dance. She invited Cise Tarsilar, a Turkish international student and belly-dancing performer, to dance with her on stage.

The United States was well represented with participation from the Native American Student Union, Black Student Union and a student-led Blue Grass band.

The night ended with an international fashion show representing the United States, Scotland, India, Nepal, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Japan and Nigeria.

The U.S. model received particularly loud cheers from the crowd. He wore a McDonald’s basketball jersey with Michael Jordan’s number "23."

Krause added, "He’s also single, attractive and has a caring personality."

Students were excited to share their thoughts on the show and the culmination of International Week.

"It was the best one I’ve been to yet," said Holly Dillemuth, a junior journalism major.

Derek Wright, a junior English and writing major who plans to study abroad in Japan next year, agreed.

"International show 'wa chou sugoi, soshite mina ishou kenmei ganbatta!'" Wright said.

He then gave the English translation. "The International Show is awesome, and everyone worked so hard!"