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Feel like boogie-ing down, international style? Head to Bear Brew Pub on Friday, Jan. 30. The dance floors will be packed the International Students Association hosts Oronoka.
Oronoka features an onslaught of international dance tunes mixed in with contemporary American hip-hop hits. DJ Cielo, DJ Q and DJ Havok will lay down beats and take requests.
“Oronoka stands out because of what it brings along with it,” said Sangam Lama, ISA president. “It creates this environment of exuberance where you’ll see amusing dance moves from these people, even from the ones you didn’t have expectations from.”
Drinks will be available to the 21-plus crowd, but anyone 18 and older will be admitted. With more than 80 confirmed guests on the event’s Facebook page, it’s shaping up to be a raucous time.
“This is probably my eighth time [going] to Oronoka,” said Ankita Chowdhury, a junior molecular biology student from New Delhi, India, in an e-mail. “I love the music and the fun colorful atmosphere, and it’s a comfortable environment.”
International and American students are encouraged to attend, mingle with one another and form new relationships. Chowdhury encouraged people to go because students from all over the world will be there.
“The best part is many American students are passionate about this dance party. They’re amongst the regulars who never miss out, even after they graduate,” Lama said.
“Who wouldn’t want to hang out with a bunch of international kids? It just seems like a carefree, very fun place to be,” said Oksana Kiyanitsa, a second-year political science student from Kazakhstan.
Oronoka has always been an off-campus event, frequently using the 103 Ultra Lounge or Bear Brew Pub as its stomping grounds. At the most recent Oronoka, a van periodically picked up students at the Union and drove them to the party – a useful service, particularly in sub-zero temperatures. To inquire about a shuttle service to Friday’s event, contact Sangam Lama on FirstClass.
“It’s a great way to let the stresses of class go for a night,” said Briana Randall, a psychology student.
The cover charge will be $5 before 11 p.m., $6 after. The music will start at 10 p.m. and blast until 2 a.m.
Oronoka is a dance party and a cultural hotbed in a safe atmosphere. So in the words of Glen Geiser, face of Bangor Car Care, “Come join the party!”
