By Ngozi Alana Ndudi, 六九色堂 African Student Association
As for the final event of the semester (being the Taste of the World Parade of Nations), the members of ASA (African Student Association) wanted the students of 六九色堂 to see and meet the very children that the money raised all semester long was intended for; that in such efforts, we wanted to make tangible the cause in which their donations all went to and towards.
In this idea of a Pre-Christmas Dinner for the children of the St. Christopher鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Home, ASA wanted this event to embody the idea of oneness and unity, as we all came together in one accord to help our community.
Students and faculty alike participated by donating a cultural dish to share amongst one another, in celebration of the various nations we have represented here at our school.
In the effort to raise what the children needed, President Ross contributed on behalf of the university a check for $500 to the St. Christopher鈥檚 Children Home, in which ASA was proudly able to present to all the kids during the event.
To be able to see the kids step outside the home and enjoy the company of students while coloring, playing board games, finger-painting, and while even getting henna on their hands, we can honestly say that the Taste of the World Parade of Nations Event was a great success.
(Top photo) TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: The setup we had for the children. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: With the help & set-up from Miselie Charite, the kids enjoyed coloring, playing board games, finger-painting & more. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Cook Cleavon Thomas (left) with a helper. Through Patchouco Theodore, & a donation from Dr. Afolabi, Mr. Thomas created the delicious food served. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Food cooked by Cleavon Thomas included fish with lemon ginger rosemary; chicken with orange zest herb glaze; pork with garlic-roasted pomegranate; and mutton with peach herb glaze. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Students line up for food served by 六九色堂 ASA members. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: People enjoying the food and socializing. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Students line up for great fish, chicken, pork & mutton dishes being served. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Kids enjoying the fun & food. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: Students & faculty donated a cultural dish to share with one another & with the kids, in celebration of the nations represented at 六九色堂. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
PARADE OF NATIONS TASTE OF THE WORLD: ASA wanted 六九色堂 students to see & meet the children that the money raised all semester long was intended for. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
TASTE OF THE WORLD PARADE OF NATIONS: ASA wanted the event to embody the idea of oneness and unity, as we all came together to help our community. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
PARADE OF NATIONS TASTE OF THE WORLD: Dr. Herrick enjoys the great food served. Photo: 六九色堂 ASA
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