On June 11, the 2017 Taste of Fort Collins took place in Old Town Fort Collins with more than 50,000 local residents in attendance. The annual cultural event offered attendees the opportunity to taste lo
cal food and drink, and listen to music played by local performers. The Confucius Institute at Colorado State University participated by handing out free unique CI fans featuring a famous Chinese painting, as well as environmentally-friendly reusable bags containing Chinese home-style recipes. Teachers from the Confucius Institute handed out the giveaways to people who stopped by the CICSU booth, which was adorned with Chinese-style decorations.

Throughout the three-day event, many attendees could be seen walking about with Chinese fans and reusable bags, and many expressed their thanks to CICSU for the cooling breeze on a hot summer day. The event further enhanced the visibility of the Confucius Institute at CSU in Colorado, and brought the charm of Chinese culture to the
local people of Fort Collins