中文
HOME
HOME / LATEST NEWS / Content

Grade 7-8：Cultural Bazaar

April 15, 2019

On April 11th, G7 and G8 embraced the Cultural Bazaar: one of the most popular annual activities for the students!

The array of activities also included the 7th and 8th grade Cultural Presentations, which featured speakers chosen from each different Geography or History class who shared what they learned from their homeroom’s country in front of an audience. It became evident as the presentations went by that there was an avid interest in the different cultural aspects of the diverse countries that had presented for 8th grade. Enthusiasm was frequently seen amongst the 7th graders regarding the issues present in foreign nations, which allowed all of us to become more engaged and aware of the world around us.

There’s more, too—the ravishing pictures hung up in the main lobby, taken by various 7th and 8th grade students who show a keen interest in the art of photography, were definitely an eye-catcher when they were displayed this Monday. Not to mention the Geography Folk Art, which demonstrate the abundance of artistic talent at SHSID, between the lines and colors of an art style for countries students were mostly unfamiliar with. In the lobby, several other activities were also staged, such as the Japan and New Zealand country shows. They were a grandiose expression of the unique flair in every country—for example, at the New Zealand country show, students could participate in trivia regarding New Zealand culture presented to them on kiwis (the fruit), and if they could answer correctly the food would be given to them as prizes. At the China country show, students could look on with avid interest at the Opera. The three country shows were nothing less than spectacular and innovative, presenting information imperative to the understanding of the given country in a quick, fun, and digestible way.

Even better, the main attraction has yet to be covered—the Charity Fair. Each classroom presented their own stand in the cafeteria or outside by the bus parking lot. Walking down that path, the air of diversity and cultural discovery was almost palpable. Looking from the chili pepper challenge at 8(2)’s Thailand cultural stand, to the face paint of traditional Irish elements at 8(1)’s stand—the possibilities were endless. Some of the most creative stands include 8(6)’s introduction to New Zealand’s unofficial sport—rugby, hosting small and creative games of rugby. Classes from Grade 7 also demonstrated some amazing games such as Kendama (Japanese game), pitcher (Spanish game), and many more.

Other stands stood out for their variety of foods, including 8(5) with their South African Barbeque Curry, and 8(11), with their plethora of traditional Chinese food choices, ranging from the Bubble Tea we are so familiar with, to Cantonese dim sum and Hainanese Chicken Rice. You could also buy delicious tiramisu from 7(2), who were presenting Italy.

When interviewed, a student from 8(6) said, “It is amazing when you can display a country by playing a famous role. Then, you get closer to the culture.”

A speaker who participated in the Geography Presentation shared his proudness: “I got the idea of ‘gallery’ from French Impressionists. But I didn't expect it to be so highly regarded by teachers. I feel very happy.”

Whether it one sampled food native to the selected country, or various dress-up activities that put on a colorful show, it was almost impossible to be bored at this cultural bazaar—for there was such a legion of displays that would present to us educational as well as entertainment-based experience. All in all, this year’s Cultural Bazaar has been absolutely eye-opening in its representation of world cultures. Also, students have shown their creativity and learned teamwork at the same time. Last but not least, they contributed to charity through selling and acting—this will most definitely be an impressive event that will benefit the participants a lot. Just like the sentence on the passport: “Enlighten your heart, Embrace your world.”

（Written by 7(5) Jessie Li & 8(1) Mimi&8(6) Lucy Supervised by Ms. Skallerud & Mr. Key, Pictures by Ginger）