Chamisa and Pinion elementary schools in White Rock hosted a Multicultural Festival in the Pinion Gymnasium Wednesday evening to celebrate the cultural diversity of White Rock and its surrounding communities. The event was well attended, and all enjoyed the activities and the 22 presenters and their booths. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Melinda Atkinson and her daughter in traditional dress at the South Korea booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ivanna Austell in traditional dress at the Brazil booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Claire Schappert greets guests at the France booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Joanna Xiong and her son take a snack break to sample a Chinese favorite at the China booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Susan Hettinga greets guests at the Ethiopia booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jeff Favorite has multicultural instruments on hand for guests to try out. He is holding a Brinquinho, wooden dolls instrument from Portugal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A wide variety of cultural snacks was available for attendees at the booths. Photo by John McHale/ladailyopost.com
The combined choirs from Pinion and Chamisa schools performed for the attendees under the direction of Megan Thelon of Chamisa and Nic Montoya-Valdez of Pinion. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Flamenco Dancers from Dance Arts Los Alamos performed for the audience. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classical Dance from India was performed by the Kathak class from the Los Alamos Family Y. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Akeem Ayanniyi Agalu and his African Drummer band had a captive audience for their performance. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
