Lines of students stretched across the main quad Thursday as many waited to be served a bowl full of culture.

The De Anza Assosiated Student Body diversity and events committee hosted its inaugural international event this quarter called the “international kitchen,” serving foods from the Mediterranean, Vietnam, Mexico, Korea and India.

Junior Senator Maw Aung presented the idea to the committee two weeks ago. Aung got the idea from an annual event at her high school, where students share their cultures through food and performance.

“For being a last-minute event, it was really successful. I guess it’s because everyone loves free food,” said 19-year-old DASB Senator Lena Ghamrawi.

While the committee and event volunteers were setting up, students passing by watched and wondered what the food was for. As the crowd started to surround the tents of food, more gathered until a straight line across the quad formed.

Ghamrawi was excited to share her Lebanese heritage, explaining to some students what falafels were.

“It was really cool to answer people’s questions like, ‘Where is this from? Where is Lebanon?'” Ghamrawi said.

Some students decided to join in and help serve students food and drinks including 19-year-old Athena Maak.

“Students study so hard. Most work or do so many extracurricular activities. I felt like it was my duty to help serve students,” Maak said.

Foods from the event included sesame balls, falafels, samosas, kimbab, noodles and chips and salsa.

Drinks served were agua fresca, milk tea with tapioca pearls and juice boxes from Vietnam.

“I was amazed at how many people came out. I’m glad to have hosted the event and show the diversity on campus. I would definitely like to make it a traditional event on campus,” said Aung.