Blandord Elementary celebrates Asian cultures in Rowland Heights
Posted: 02/23/2010 02:45:28 PM PST
Jamie Chang performs the Korean Fan Dance during Blandford Elementary School's Asian Cultural Night on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Rowland Heights school. (Sarah Reingewirtz)
Michelle Guo and Lynna Lam, both third graders, perform the Chinese Drum Song. (Sarah Reingewirtz)
Blandford Elementary School was a very colorful place on Feb. 16. The teachers were dressed in a rainbow of colorful gowns made from shimmering silks.
Even the students stood out in their brilliant, native costumes.
The Rowland Heights school was celebrating Asian Cultural Night. Every year, the event seems to grow bigger — with more food, more entertainment and more activities.
"We did expand this year's event to include not only Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultural activities, but also Indian and Filipino cultures," explained PTA president Kimo Morris. Click HERE for entire story!