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Reporter : Shingo Kobayashi
In our class, more than half come from outside the US, and it is one of the fun part of the program to know and respect other cultures.
In our class, more than half come from outside the US, and it is one of the fun part of the program to know and respect other cultures.
In February, we had an Asian Party and the committee was divided into two teams; Team Dragon (China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong,), and Team Korean BBQ and Sushi (Korea and Japan). Another big group of friends in Asia – Team India, had another occasion to hold an individual party.
February was the month we celebrate Chinese New Year worldwide. Our theme “Chinese New Year” became the words of expectation among the class, and we felt big pressure to make it great. Budget was limited, the date was right after the mid-term exam, and we needed to work very intensively! What kind of foods we have to serve? Which decoration we need for new year celebration? With what kind of performance our peers have fun? What activities kids will love? Chinese rice wine? Japanese Asahi beer? Korean Soju?
Well, we have great partners. And they knew this and brought a lot of traditional goods from our countries, and in Sloan warehouse (only privileged people knows the place!), there are “traditional goods” which are handed down for “generations.” We had Chinese dresses, decorations, Japanese Kimono and Yukata etc.
Party started with Japanese Wadaiko – thanks to Jun Daiko Team from Mountain View. Several performers beat and ruffle Wadaiko (Japanese drums) loudly and it was a very exciting performance. The next was Chinese Marshal Arts. We were overwhelmed by the Chinese history of 4,000 years, and felt as if we were in Shaolinsi. Korean tuneful string instruments “Gaya-gum” and vital drum performance “Samul-nori” were also built and added to the fun. We were all proud that we were part of such cultures.
Or, maybe the biggest fun was Karaoke!?
February was the month we celebrate Chinese New Year worldwide. Our theme “Chinese New Year” became the words of expectation among the class, and we felt big pressure to make it great. Budget was limited, the date was right after the mid-term exam, and we needed to work very intensively! What kind of foods we have to serve? Which decoration we need for new year celebration? With what kind of performance our peers have fun? What activities kids will love? Chinese rice wine? Japanese Asahi beer? Korean Soju?
Well, we have great partners. And they knew this and brought a lot of traditional goods from our countries, and in Sloan warehouse (only privileged people knows the place!), there are “traditional goods” which are handed down for “generations.” We had Chinese dresses, decorations, Japanese Kimono and Yukata etc.
Party started with Japanese Wadaiko – thanks to Jun Daiko Team from Mountain View. Several performers beat and ruffle Wadaiko (Japanese drums) loudly and it was a very exciting performance. The next was Chinese Marshal Arts. We were overwhelmed by the Chinese history of 4,000 years, and felt as if we were in Shaolinsi. Korean tuneful string instruments “Gaya-gum” and vital drum performance “Samul-nori” were also built and added to the fun. We were all proud that we were part of such cultures.
Or, maybe the biggest fun was Karaoke!?
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