A Night of Culture: ISA's cultural performance - 24/2/09
The Japanese society take 1st place.
Tuesday, 24th February 2009
To kick-start International Week, this Monday saw an evening filled with various cultural presentations from around the globe. Seven countries performed for prizes, and competition was steep.
1st place winner: Japan
The Japanese Society's high-energy dance left the "oni" unable to resist joining in!
2nd place winner: Kazakhstan
The Kazakhstan Society presented viewers with a unique historical story told through dance.
The Kazakhstan Society dress up for the occasion.
3rd Place winner: Malaysia
The Malaysian Society perform the traditional Joget dance.
It was a lot of fun; they even taught some of the crowd.
Other beautiful performances...
Thailand Society perform a dance and swordfight.
Lithuania Society were energetic in their traditional dance.
Latin America showed us the drama of a salsa dance floor.
China not only read a poem, but display it written in intricate Calligraphy too, accompanied by a beautiful Chinese song.
This festive opening night for the International Week will be one to remember, full of so many wonderful performances! And the fun didn't end there; the night continued with dancing and partying, international style.
Limbo is always fun!
Having a great DJ always results in a lot of dancing!
Keep your eyes open for even more fun, cultural filled nights ahead all this week:
- Tuesday: Int'l Debate Night, 7-8pm in L/N/002
- Wednesday: In'l Movie Night, 7pm-12am Alcuin JCR
- Thursday: Int'l Bar Quiz, 7:30-9pm McQs at Goodricke
- Friday: Unwind 11am-4pm Langwith JCR, above the Courtyard
- Saturday: Fiesta 7:30-9pm Vanbrugh Dining Hall (Sold out!) Fiesta After Party 9:30pm-2am Vanbrugh Dining Hall (tickets selling quickly at YourShop!)
