People came to see the world, or at least a part of it, under one roof Saturday.About 15,000 gathered at the 1997 Columbus International Festival held at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 300 W. Broad St. to experience a little culture of 60 different nationalities.Sigma Phi Epsilon, a co-ed Greek Orthodox fraternity at Ohio State, came to showcase some of its heritage. “[We’re here] to let people learn about Greek culture and let people try something they are not used to,” said Alison Pavlakos, a senior majoring in political science.This is the group’s fourth year at the event, and each time it tries to offer something different for visitors to taste, said Billy Fronimo, a sophomore majoring in business marketing. The group is considering offering cheese pies at the festival next year, he said.For those seeking live entertainment, a range of shows featuring ethnic singing and dancing were performed throughout the day on two stages. Some of the booths had their own entertainment. Attendees could make corn husk dolls at the Native American Indian Center or have their name written in a foreign language.At 5 p.m., the Russian ballet group stepped off the North Hall stage as the people turned their attention to the highlight of the program, the Parade of Nations.Leading the parade was a bagpiper dressed in traditional Scottish garb. Behind him was another person holding the United Nations’ flag. Then many of the groups joined in carrying their national flags and placards with their country’s name. Many were dressed their nation’s traditional clothing.Among all of the tradition and culture were people dressed like the Star Trek klingons and other characters from the movie/television series.Reactions to the festival by students attending were positive.”I haven’t seen [the] whole thing yet, but so far it’s been very exciting and it’s nice to see a whole bunch of different nations and cultures in one place together,” said Cathy Richards, a senior majoring in psychology from Kenyon College.Hovman Babai, who has attended the festival for 13 years, said he always finds something to do there. This year he particularly liked the international women and the Iranian booth.The theme for the program, “Visit the World In Columbus,” is to show the diversity in Columbus, said Daisy Nemzer. “[We wanted] to let people of the Midwest know what a cosmopolitan city Columbus really is,” she said.