In a world where sharing who we are and where we all come from is becoming the cornerstone to truly understanding our perspectives and paths in life, there is no better time to celebrate the cultures and traditions of others. Through music, live performances, and interactive demonstrations, our students and staff will contribute to an authentic cultural celebration and learning experiences at our fourth annual Multicultural Festival on Friday, November 1st, from 7:55 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The interdisciplinary event goes beyond the traditional Day of the Dead (Día De Los Muertos) activities, expanding the celebration to include many cultures and, in the process, a more diverse experience of customs that make each of us unique. It is an ideal opportunity for our diverse community of students to share traditions of their culture or ethnicity with their peers and other school community members through storytelling, food, dance, arts, and customs that contribute to a genuinely distinctive experience. The festivities offer many cultural components through a combination of interactive student-run booths and cultural performers.
We invite you to learn more about our multicultural celebration.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
We welcome students and staff to participate in the Multicultural Festival to explore a variety of cultural offerings. Students can sign up for activities with a limited number of seats. All times and locations are subject to change as planning is underway.
Share in the Experience
Join in the celebration and explore the various cultural offerings by viewing a video produced by our student videographer Jack Kenary, Mr. Millette, and MMC .
Lost in Translation?
Stop by our Language Lab, where students will happily teach you a few words or phrases in their native language. View the staff video below to learn about the cultural background of some of our teachers and staff. Spend time in our Literary Corner to peruse books with fascinating and fun facts about other cultures. Engage with the members of our Multicultural Club, who will be showcasing meticulously prepared poster presentations on various countries and cultural themes. Many of our student presenters are natives of the countries they will be discussing. Take the time to observe, listen, and interact with our student presenters at our student booths. Don't hesitate to ask them insightful and engaging questions about their presentations.
• Argentina
Presented by Tim Reitz, Kyle Ronzio, David Sherman, Greyson Michael
• Brazil
Presented by Olivia Oliveira, Barbara Silva, Ana Clara Maximo, Sofia Ariza, Elizabeth Dos
Santos, Brunno Da Silva, Mariana Dos Santos, Davi De Souza, Isaac De Freitas, Manuella
Bernardes, Lara Neves, Kamila Ferreira, Isabelle Souza, Matheus Guedes, Demetrius Burton
• Colombia
Presented by Jacob Cahill, Phoebe Burke
• Costa Rica - Deina Francis Drackett
• Cuba
Presented by Sarah Schorn, Ashley Gibson, Arianna Turner
• Ecuador and Peru
Presented by Katherine Pinguil-Agualema, Karen Saeteros-Pizha, Liliana Paucar, Mikaela
Santiago, Micaella Zelaya, Angie Sarmiento
• Honduras
Presented by Kyle Moran, Finn Lozeau
• Ireland
Presented by Hayley Bilodeau, Abigail Bilodeau, Ella Drumheller, Maura Cleary
• Italy
Presented by Alana Pagliarulo and Emma D’Amico
• Lebanon
Presented by Alexia Daou, Lauren Pitner
• Mexico
Presented by Chloe Burke, Frankie Malo, Lara Neves
• Portugal
Presented by Emily Ferreira, Sarah Da Silva, Nicolly De Sousa, Matheus Mendes
• Puerto Rico
Presented by Yaritza Ayala y Alan Rivera
Remembering Thoses We Have Lost
Our traditional “Día de Los Muertos” activities include making authentic holiday crafts, sampling traditional foods, and making an offering at our homemade altar. The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and worldwide on November 1st and 2nd. The annual holiday is a joyful celebration where family and friends gather to remember and pay their respects to those who have died. Some of the holiday traditions include constructing altars called ofrendas, where favorite foods and drinks of the dead are arranged as offerings. Other holiday items include sugar skulls (alfeñiques), marigolds (cempazúchitl), and bread of the dead (pan de Muerto).
Take a dance class with Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE), Jean is committed to creating hope and healing through Haitian Folkloric dance. JAE presents exciting professional dance performances, educational programming, and building strong, caring, and diverse communities through dance. JAE practices anti-racism and advances social justice through dance, movement, and Haitian culture. Join Jean for this Haitian Folklore class and learn to dance together!
Taste the Flavors of Colombia!
Join Sabor Colombia for this engaging and informative food workshop. It's not just about cooking; it's about learning about another culture and having fun!
Chicken Empanadas
Learn how to prepare chicken empanadas with green onion, tomato, potato, salt, chicken, and ground corn. All empanadas are gluten-free. Ready to assemble and enjoy!
Wafer with Caramel Spread
Craving something sweet? Make a tasty Columbian treat! Take a wafer (made with wheat flour, sugar, and baking soda), spread an even layer of caramel (made with whole milk, sugar, baking soda, and enzyme lactose), and cover with another wafer to complete and savor.
Experience Aaroh Boston, a group of extremely talented and passionate musicians and performers. Aaroh is an Indian band that focuses on Bollywood music. They will be playing music but also discussing culture with a focus on Diwali, which falls on Nov 1 this year! You don't want to miss this lively performance.
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
This program is possible thanks to grants from the: