The district held a multicultural celebration – featuring food, music, attire, dance and more – in the North Babylon High School cafeteria on the evening of April 25. Countries represented included Italy, Peru, Greece, Mexico, Ukraine, Pakistan, Haiti, Jamaica, El Salvador, Colombia, Cuba, Ireland, China, Taiwan, Ecuador and more.
The community event involved students and staff from all levels – elementary, middle and high school. It also included help from many of the honor societies such as science, drama, foreign language, art and National Honor Society.
Teachers and students collaborated for some of the displays. Many of the countries held food tastings so attendees could sample some authentic cuisine from the region. Mr. Pei and English as a New Language/dual language students represented Ukraine. Other teacher presentations included Mrs. Erlagen, world language/Spanish teacher representing Argentina, and Mrs. Rubio, first grade dual language teacher, representing Cuba.
Irish step dancers performed during the event and a student violinist played Italian music next to the Italy display. At the Pakistan display, the family showcased their clothing, and applied henna to guests.
