Multicultural Fair 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:52 PM By Emma Mueller
Biotech takes pride in its diversity, and it always has. The Spanish Honor Society’s annual Multicultural Fair is one of the many ways Biotech celebrates its diversity and culture. On Thursday, April 7th, students set up informational booths, provided hands-on activities, and performed a variety of acts to teach others about their heritage.
The night started at 6:00 with the booths - ways for students and attendees to interact and learn about different cultures. There were a variety of booths, from calligraphy to Bollywood dancing to Challah baking. Other booths included a Russian Nesting Dolls activity, several henna stations, an Asian Heritage Booth by the Asian Heritage Club, and a Current Event Booth by the National Honor Society.
“The performances were amazing. It was a great turnout… It was great to see the different clubs come together to run such a wonderful event!” President of the Spanish Honor Society Kayla Ciok said.
During this time, people could also enjoy a feast of homemade dishes brought by the attendees. There was a large variety of food, as there is every year. And it never fails to be delicious!
At approximately 7:00, the performances began. There were a large variety of acts, all of which were extremely entertaining and educational. Songs were sung in a variety of languages including Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, and Polish. There were several solo/group dances, which included an Irish dance, several Indian dances, and even a cultural fusion dance with Indian, Chinese, Korean, and American steps and songs. Other acts included Chinese Yoyos and the reading of a Polish poem.
The faculty advisor of the Spanish Honor Society, Señora Olsen, said, “Sigo siendo tan impresionada con los talentos y la dedicación de nuestros estudiantes. Me encanta que tantos quieran compartir su cultura con las familias de nuestra escuela. Muchísimas gracias a todos que participaron!”
“I continue to be so impressed by our students' talent and dedication. I love that so many are willing to share their culture with all the BTHS families. Many thanks to all who participated!”
A huge thank you to all that donated food, ran booths, performed, and attended for making the night as special as it was!
Pictures from the event can be seen on Biotech's Facebook page here!