is month traveling to the other side of the world will be as simple as walking into the cafeteria. Broughton students will celebrate diversity at this year’s International Festival Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. The cafeteria will transform from a simple tiled room into a cultural explosion of vibrant Turkish and Irish dances and student-made cultural displays.
According to Taner Ergin, head of the entertainment committee, “All of the performers will help make this event a giant success and a lot of fun for the audience.” Performances will reflect the cultures of Mexico, the Philippines, India, the Congo and many other diverse countries.
Since the diet of nearly 70 percent of the world’s population consists primarily of rice and beans, attendees will be served this traditional meal.
Head of the food committee, Shveta Pandya, said, “We want everyone to go through the same experience the majority of the world does when they sit down for a meal.”
The International Festival will also host a silent auction that will offer authentic jewelry, autographed cookbooks, floral arrangements, photography spreads, comedy show tickets and more. All festival proceeds will benefit Heifer International. According to the organization, their mission is to “help impoverished families worldwide become more self-reliant through the gift of livestock and training in their care.”
Heifer aids communities in need by purchasing cows, chickens and pigs for impoverished families. They also educate families on proper methods to care for the livestock and sustainable agriculture techniques.
“We chose Heifer so we could make a global impact and influence the entire world,” said Co-Head of the silent auction committee, Hilary Pollan.
Students are encouraged to attend the festival and learn about the different cultures that make up the Broughton community.
According to Dr. Wynn Cherry, IB coordinator and festival advisor, “All the talent is phenomenal and the diversity will be celebrated with a great international flair.” Admission is $5.00.