For students curious about Arabian culture, Arabian Night ’97 may help unveil the mystery of the Middle East.

Arabian Night will be held on Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Wassef Masri, one of the organizers of the program, said it is a show to let people see what the Arabian culture is all about.

“Previously, we used to have the individual countries showcase their own night, for example, we had Jordan Night and Kuwait Night.

“We decided to integrate all the countries because they have a lot culturally in common,” Masri said.

This is the second annual Arabian Night, he said.

The program includes a multimedia presentation, cultural performances, Arabic music, Arabic cuisine and door prizes.

Masri said there will be information about all the Arabic countries, music from Kuwait and dances.

The most popular dance they will be performing is the Dabkeh Dance which will be performed by dancers from Lebanon and Palestine, he said.

A taste of Arabic food will be offered to students following the dance portion of the show, Masri said.

“We will have samples of food from different Arabic countries so people who may not normally get a chance to taste Arabic food can.”

The night will end when door prizes donated by Ames businesses will be given away.

In the past, Arabian Night has drawn crowds of 200 people, and Masri said they are expecting about the same attendance this year.

Tickets will be sold at the Memorial Union today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They sell for $5 each, or students may purchase them at the door.