World Culture Night debuted on Sept. 12. The event had many visitors come to meet people from their own cultures and different cultures.
Some people represented Mexican cultures, such as Mayans, Aztecs, Zapotecs, Otomis, and Nahuas. Others represented Indian cultures such as Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, and various tribal populations in India. Volunteers expressed their cultures through dances, food, and conversations.
World Culture Night had multiple food options, including Mexican food trucks, Indian food trucks, and an Ella’s frozen yogurt stand. There were activities, such as welcome bags for those who entered, craft tables, and prize tables with candy.
Mrs. Angela Jones, ELL teacher, explained World Culture Night.
“Our goal is to provide information for other cultures and for everyone in the public to come and learn about cultures celebrated at our school and for ELL students at GHS to come and have a night to express their culture,” she said.
Mrs. Jones gave an estimate of the number of participants.
“We had a great turnout. We had more students and people attend than we thought we would. We had many students come dressed in their cultural apparel and we perform and dance. An estimate of people that came to the event was around 250 visitors,” she said.
The turnout pleased Mrs. Jones, and she plans to host the event annually.
“The event is going to be annual, and the resource tables would have less time,. Hopefully, the auditorium will be put to use so students can have a wider area to perform their performances,” she said.
Sophomore Simrin Singh performed a dance for her culture.
“I am performing dances of Indian cultures and representing Punjabi, Aryan, and Pallar. My friends and family are so excited. My sister made a song and has been practicing for the last two months, Singh said.
Singh was happy to connect with others who share her culture.
“I am excited because I am Indian, and some of my friends are from Turkey. One is excited and wants to perform for her culture, too,” Singh said.
