On Jan. 16, students at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 celebrated numerous cultures in the school community during International Night.
Emceed by Forest Road students Myles Vincent and Pablo Salazar, parents, staff members and district administrators gathered in the school’s gymnasium as students shared different cultures from around the world. During the annual celebration, which was a part of Culture in Focus Week, many of the student performers wore traditional outfits and held their flags high during the presentations of each country.
“I’m Cuban and Jamaican, but I was born here in America,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France. “Just because we’re born in America does not mean that we don’t love where we come from. Through events like this, we’re able to honor our parents by fulfilling their dreams and the sacrifices that they’ve made for us.”
The event also featured a special celebration on the diversity of dance and the globalization of hip-hop.
Click here to view the A celebration of cultures at Forest Road School’s International Night slideshow.
Date Added: 1/22/2025