Asian Spring Festival
Heritage Month Celebrations and
Artistic Collaborations
Carlos Rosario School is steeped in diversity with
students and staff representing more than 70 countries
at any given time. This rich diversity is celebrated
through cultural heritage month celebrations
involving the entire school community from students
and alumni to staff and faculty. The School’s Board
members and dignitaries frequently attend to provide
their support. Cultural workshops and seminars are
presented throughout the school year in collaboration
with local non-profits and artists. These events
showcase student talent and inform their daily
interactions inside and outside of the classroom.
Highlights of the year include:
•Student leaders Janett Arandia and Jesus Montiel
assisted in choreographing and coordinating
student and staff participation for all three cultural
celebrations (Hispanic Heritage, Black History, and
Asian/Pacific Islander Spring Festival) throughout the
year.
•A group of students led a painting and collage
project for the World Human Rights Day, advocating
for an HIV campaign in November 2010.
•The Carlos Rosario School band celebrated its first
year. Instruments were donated by both students and
staff. The band first performed at the Holiday Coat
Drive (an event where donated coats are given to
the students) in December 2010 and again for the
Allison R. Kokkoros and students at the Hispanic Heritage
Celebration
cultural festivals in February and May 2011.
•In February 2011, the School collaborated with a
local volunteer and entrepreneur, Mesi Walton, for a
four-week workshop in Afro-Venezuelan and AfroColombian music, culture, and dance. Students
rehearsed twice a week after class and performed
a musical number for the Black History Month
celebration.
•In May 2011, the Washington P \