Local Students Learn About World Cultures
JACKSON, MO– Culture in the Community (CITC) hosted a World Cultures Fun Day at an area elementary school. CENET staff partnered with BRASA, the Brazilian Student Association at Southeast Missouri State University, to provide cultural demonstrations and activities to over 300 students ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade.
India, Bangladesh, and Brazil were represented in the activities ranging from world dance to a Capoeira demonstration; other highlights included sidewalk chalk rangoli and henna tattoos.
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The World Cultures Fun Day was a culminating event after a semester of Culture in the Community classroom presentations at the elementary school.
Culture in the Community is a CENET initiative that brings authentic international education to area schools. To learn more about Culture in the Community or to book a presentation, please contact CENET at citc@culturalexchangenetwork.org.
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