SBEC’s Cultural Day Bridges Traditions and Variety in a Celebration of Heritage and Unity – The Gambia Journal

Gambiaj.com – (BIJILO, The Gambia) – The junior faculty campus of SBEC International School buzzed with pleasure on Saturday because it hosted its annual Cultural Day celebration. The occasion showcased the establishment’s wealthy cultural heritage and variety, bringing collectively college students, dad and mom, and group members in a vibrant show of unity and studying.

Draped in colourful conventional apparel, college students enthusiastically participated in cultural displays and performances, providing a window into the customs and traditions of assorted cultures.

A variety of meals and drinks representing variety and cultures from world wide have been served. Throughout the varied teams’ performances, communities additionally featured conventional music and dances, cultural masquerades, and ethnic ceremonies. A way of pleasure and solidarity was fostered by the vivid colours, elaborate costumes, and upbeat music. By studying about numerous traditions and customs, attendees have been in a position to develop an appreciation for and information of cultural variety.

The occasion underscored the significance of embracing and respecting cultural variety, a worth the varsity administration strives to instill by such initiatives.

“This celebration is more than just showcasing customs and costumes,” stated Mamadou Coly, Head of SBEC International High School. “It’s about fostering pride and understanding. The excitement on the children’s faces reflects their joy in learning about their heritage and appreciating the cultures of others.”

SBEC International School, dwelling to college students from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds throughout all continents, leverages its international group to advertise understanding.

The occasion offered Gambian kids with a possibility to discover the varied traditions inside their nation whereas studying about international cultures, from Chinese and Indian to European and American.

“For many Gambian children, this is a chance to reconnect with the richness of their country’s cultural mosaic, which they often overlook,” Mr. Coly famous. “Through this program, they not only learn about other traditions but also discover the value of their own, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diversity around them.”

The occasion additionally served as a platform for fogeys to reconnect with their heritage and cross down traditions to their kids. Families got here collectively in a heartwarming show of unity, celebrating each their distinctive cultural roots and shared group values.

SBEC’s Cultural Day has change into an annual spotlight, demonstrating how schooling can transcend the classroom to construct bridges of understanding and respect in a various world. Through this initiative, the varsity not solely educates kids but in addition cultivates a way of satisfaction and belonging, leaving an indelible mark on all who take part.