Around the World: Taste of 9 Celebrates a Successful Inaugural Event
September 26, 2026
The inaugural Around the World: Taste of 9 was a tremendous success, bringing together 126 guests for an evening of international flavors, cultural experiences, and entertainment. The event offered attendees a unique opportunity to explore nine cities around the world without leaving Omaha.
Guests experienced a taste of each destination through appetizers inspired by the cuisine of each sister city, cultural artifacts showcasing local history and traditions, and engaging performances celebrating cultures from around the world. The combination of food, cultural displays, and entertainment created an enjoyable and educational experience for everyone in attendance.
Metro Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts played a key role in making the event a success. Its culinary team created wonderful appetizers representing each of the nine sister cities, giving guests an opportunity to experience the flavors and culinary traditions of different cultures. Their creativity, expertise, and attention to detail helped bring the international theme to life and made the food a highlight of the evening. We are grateful for their partnership and the important role they played in making the inaugural event memorable.
The cultural artifacts offered guests a closer look at the traditions, history, and identity of each sister city, while five performances added energy and entertainment throughout the evening. A raffle provided additional excitement and gave guests another way to participate in the festivities.
Beyond the food and entertainment, Around the World: Taste of 9 demonstrated the value of bringing people together through cultural exchange. By highlighting nine sister cities in one evening, the event encouraged guests to discover new traditions, appreciate cultural differences, and recognize the connections that unite communities around the world.
The success of the inaugural event would not have been possible without the dedication of everyone involved, including the organizers, volunteers, performers, cultural representatives, and community partners. Special thanks go to Metro Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts for its outstanding culinary contributions and for helping create an authentic taste of each sister city.
Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported this inaugural celebration. We look forward to building on this success and welcoming even more guests for another evening of international cuisine, cultural discoveries, and entertainment.
