and we are many... today was "Heritage Day" at school. Everyone dressed in their traditional dress, or the colours of their flag or national sports team. The day had students from various backgrounds giving talks about their country; Indian girls doing 'Bollywood" dances in their beautiful saris; my class presented a film of a play they acted in (and I wrote) about multiculturalism; and at the end of the day they shared food from their culture with each other ( and one very over-stuffed teacher). I didn't want to upset any child by not having some of their food, so I've eaten samosas and spring rolls and dumplings and Indian sweets and Greek olive bread and tandoori chicken and lots of things I can't name. All delicious!
The picture is from Sculpture by the Sea. The artist was pleased that children were interacting with it, although it did have a deeper meaning than it appears. (click to enlarge - it's worth it)
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I remember doing the same when I was a teaching assistant- eating my way around the world in 80 plates. I went to the Sculpture exhibition today with Maryann- we both loved the Dream Home.
Heritage Day--we don't have it in out country but from how you described it, it sure is a fun and an interesting and educational celebration.
Oh how wonderful. Learning to accept and to live together can never be taught too young. My middle daughter was bullied because she was a foreigner when she was 8-9 years old and we lived in NZ. When we returned to the US she was bullied here too because she was different! Living together and respecting each other is one of the best things we can teach.
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