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East Brainerd Elementary Holds International Festival

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A Bosnian dance group performs at the festival. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A Bosnian dance group performs at the festival. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

By Robin Rudd May 3, 2024 1 min read

East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school’s students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year’s event.

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East Brainerd Elementary Holds International Festival

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A large group surrounds the table representing India. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / David Gunshore serves up a Vietnamese dessert at the Vietnam table. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Mariela Ramirez, left, staffs the table for Bolivia. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, Rachel Blackburn, Stephanie Owensby, and Zach Tufts, runs the Costa Rica table. Visiting is Johanna Pineda Castillo, in the yellow headdress. Ms. Castillo is from Venezuela and teaches Spanish at the school. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, Tune Ben and Muriel Santos run the Brazil table. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The halls of the school are decorated with flags of various countries. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Argentina was represented by a table. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, Ajla Mehmedovic helps Melita Velic with her costume, before the Bosnian dance performance. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, Ayla Mujadzic and Mirzeta Muretcehajic hold the Bosnian flag during the dance performance. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Visitors and parents take photos during the performances. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ira Sharma performs a traditional Indian dance. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Brigadeiros are a Brazilian sweet. East Brainerd Elementary started its International Festival in 2018 as a way to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the school's students. Approximately 28 countries were represented in this year's event.