Sunday, February 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm (EST)
Please bring your family and friends to take a trip around the world on February 28 from12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. when Gilman School presents its Annual Cultural Arts Festival. This event celebrates the rich diversity within the community. You will learn about Malaysia, Nigeria, India, China, and various other cultures. There will be Performances to include music, dance, martial arts, and story-telling.
We also invite you to enjoy the Global Style Fashion Show where the community will showcase their cultural attire. The fashion show will feature beautiful clothing from all over the world in a vibrant celebration of Heritage, Culture, and Tradition.
*This is a free virtual event and open to the public
For additional questions, please contact Dorja Marshall at dorja.marshall@gmail.com.
What is the Cultural Arts Festival?
A free event that highlighting the rich diversity within the Gilman community, this annual event promotes understanding, education, acceptance, respect, and friendship by showcasing art, history, music, customs, entertainment, and food of various cultures throughout the world.
Who can participate?
Parents, children, faculty, and friends are invited to participate in the Cultural Arts Festival.
What can be displayed?
Gilman supplies tables and tablecloths for the display of items that represent specific elements of a culture. The displays include books, music, clothes, art, cultural artifacts, pictures, and videos.
What about the food?
Volunteers and exhibitors prepare culinary delights associated with various cultures.
What about entertainment?
Exhibitors and volunteers share their rich culture through music, dance and storytelling perform at the festival.
What about volunteering?
Volunteers are needed to display your culture, make a dish to share, set up tables, decorate the gym lobby, contact parents, promote the event, help with food, and clean-up.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER FORM: https://www.gilman.edu/about/diversity/register/cultural-arts-festival-participation-form
Please come and enjoy the experience.