Students at Quaker Valley High School organized a Cultural day on Thursday, April 25, for students and faculty. The event included guest speakers, a cultural fair with food sampling, and a musical performance.
The Quaker Valley High School Cultural Alliance, led by students Zahra Udaipurwala and Lydia Callaghan, organized the event.
The event included a variety of foods from different cultures, including:
Kabab n' Curry - Mango Lassi, Chicken Makhani w/ Naan
Salem's Market & Grill - Shawarma
Tana, Ethiopian Cuisine - Lentils (Misir Wot), Injera, Chicken Tibs
Najat's Cuisine Authentic Lebanese - Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus w/ Pita
Taiwanese Bubble Tea from Lydia Callaghan
Chilean Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) from Emma Parker
Kabab n' Curry - Mango Lassi, Chicken Makhani w/ Naan
Salem's Market & Grill - Shawarma
Tana, Ethiopian Cuisine - Lentils (Misir Wot), Injera, Chicken Tibs
Najat's Cuisine Authentic Lebanese - Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus w/ Pita
Taiwanese Bubble Tea from Lydia Callaghan
Chilean Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) from Emma Parker
Several speakers visited the high school and shared stories including:
Emmanuel Wanjala from Pitt African Group of Studies
Laguere Marc-Ansy from Pitt Fulbright Student from Haiti
Nadine Robert from Haiti
Alexa Tignall from Pitt's Center for Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
Emmanuel Wanjala from Pitt African Group of Studies
Laguere Marc-Ansy from Pitt Fulbright Student from Haiti
Nadine Robert from Haiti
Alexa Tignall from Pitt's Center for Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
There was also a performance by Sankofa Village for the Arts who hosted an African Drumming & Dance Workshop/Performance.
Thanks to all who took part in this event!