By Jane Kinsella
The most anticipated day of the year in St. Conleth’s Community College arrived on Friday, 15th March, with Multi – Cultural Day overtaking the school.
Students from every corner of the school gathered in the gym throughout the day to celebrate in the diverse mix of cultures that encapsulates St. Conleth’s. Students worked together in the weeks prior to the celebration to co-ordinate food, cultural items, dress and performances to showcase their cultures and nationalities. The clear pride from each of the student’s taking part was a joy for all to behold. Every person who entered the room throughout the day was immediately bombarded with an overwhelming sense of delight from the infectious laughter of the students. The multitude of foods on offer was incredible, with many of the students having cooked food themselves to showcase their talents and home comforts.
This year, there was a remarkable 37 different countries being showcased, with some countries having up to 18 representatives. Each student involved played a part in showing their peers the best aspects of their countries and cultures. Each stall housed examples of currency, books, national flags, food and other cultural items. Each stall's decoration was superb, and it was evident that a huge amount of effort went into each one. There was a multitude of performances on the day, from a variety of countries, including Ireland, Nigeria, The Philippines, Kenya and Ukraine. Each of these performances, whether it was song or dance, lit up the room and were enjoyed by all.
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