A Taste of the World in LHS
On Friday, Dec. 23, the ESL department held its very first International Holiday Celebration. To enter this event, guests were first given a passport that gave information on the ESL students. It stated the name and where the student is from. Guests then were invited to walk around the different stations, each representing a different country. The students at each station were dressed in clothing that represented their country. The guests were treated with a performance and a variations of food.
Jordan
Upon arriving in Jordan, guests were invited to try Baklava and Mujadara, both traditional dishes of the country.
Jordan is also knows for their culture dance, called Dabka, and traditional clothing, called Thoube.
Egypt 
The next stop was Egypt where we were invited to try grape leaves. As most of us know Egypt is known for the ancient old pyramids.
Syria 
We then moved on to Syria where we were presented with two great meals: Tabbuleh and Fatayer. Syria is known for their cultural dance called Nebusice.
Greece 
In Greece we had a few meals that could fill anyone up. The dishes were called Melomakarona, Kourabiedes, and Spanakopta. Greece is widely known for its many beautiful beaches.
Albania
In Albania we were offered a menu with a variety of choices. The dishes shared were Bakallava, Kompeka, Petulla Kollozhegu, and Domate Turshi. Albania is greatly known for its music and cultural dance called Valle.
El Salvador 
When we arrived in El Salvador, we were offered a famous dish called Pupusa. El Salvador is greatly known for the beach Costa del Sol.
Ecuador
In Ecuador there were many different dishes to choose. There was Sancocho, Fritada, Mote, Pinchos, and Maduro Con Queso. A fun fact about Ecuador: Its location is right on the middle of the equator.
Mexico
Mexico’s station consisted of Chilaquiles. It is known for its bass-based form traditional music called Banda.
Peru
Peru had a few items on its menu. The foods are Papa a la Huacina, Causa, Inca Cola, and cupcakes that were decorated to the colors of Peru. The famous Machu Picchu is located in Peru.
Uruguay
Arriving in Uruguay, we had delicious Croissant Dulces. Uruguay is known for its Punts del Este and Montevideo.
Costa Rica 
Costa Rica had a great menu that included Gallo Pinto Con, Huevo, and Tomarrinado. It is known for Guanacaste, which is a location that has beautiful beaches and parks.
Colombia
In our stop in Colombia, there were many types of food to taste. There was Buñuelos, Empanadas, and Pandebonos. Colombia is known for their music. Two types of music that Colombia is known for is Cumbia and Vallenato.
India 
India also had many different foods to offer. The station consisted of Vegetable Biryani, Gulab Jamun, and Pakora. India is famous for their many different festivals, such as Diwali, Holi, and many more.
This celebration was a great experience for anyone who wanted to get a multi-cultural experience! It was insightful and allowed for a better understanding of the many cultures of Lodi High School. Thank you to Ms. Vado and all of the students who participated and shared their world with us!!
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