Maybe it’s something we take for granted in our Maputo day-to-day, but this international life really is something to celebrate and we did it in style on International Day 2023. Reporting by Laia This past Saturday, our community got together to celebrate each and every one of the 76 different countries that make up the school's family in our annual International Day. Not only does AISM have students, teachers and parents from almost 80 countries, but also from 6 out of the 7 continents on the planet, making for an extremely diverse day of celebration. From Japanese sushi making workshops to Rwandan dance; from Italian pasta making to British welly wanging, there was something for young and old alike to learn about and enjoy. It was a reminder to all of us that so many people never get to travel, never get to learn about these cultural delights from people who are so familiar with them, never get to feel truly global, universally human. The day began with a parade, which the majority of the school participated in, as they paraded around the grounds, grouped together under the beautiful array of colors in the flags of the countries they represented. The parade was only the kickoff though, and was followed by several hours of cultural performances, from a variety of people, and booths that were spread out throughout the school, each area representing a different continent, and several of the different countries that lie within them. The booths were organized by all members of the community, and included a range of different foods, cultural decorations and more. A special thanks should be given to the PTA, as well as all of the other volunteers who came together and helped AISM in a great celebration of culture and diversity.
As one parent, Chloe da Silva, said “Everyone really pulled out all the stops to make it a fabulous day of celebration”. Truly one world, here under our blue Maputo sky...and the blazing sun that came out to celebrate with us.
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