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Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Greenfield Park Care Home hosts Culture Day celebration
Greenfield Park Care Home, in Carntyne, hosted the event on Friday, May 2, which brought residents, families, and the local community together to honour the diverse cultures of those living at the care home. The day hosted a showcase of traditions from Greece, Nigeria, Ireland, Scotland, India, the Philippines, Egypt, and Thailand. Read more: Glasgow's unsung WWII heroes honoured for bravery These traditions were celebrated through dance, music, traditional attire, cultural talks, and stories. Attendees were also treated to a variety of snacks and treats from across the different countries such as Nigerian plantain chips and a Scottish delicacy - the Tunnock's teacake. The day celebrated traditions from Greece, Nigeria, Ireland, Scotland, India, the Philippines, Egypt, and Thailand(Image: Supplied) Read more: David Attenborough and Eurovision to hit big screen at Glasgow cinema Adelle Bryant, manager of Greenfield Park Care Home, said: "Our Culture Day was a beautiful reflection of the diverse and vibrant community we have here at Greenfield Park. "Seeing residents, families, and neighbours come together to share their traditions, food, and stories was truly heartwarming. "Events like these strengthen our bonds and remind us of the richness that diversity brings to our home."
Scotsman
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Event showcases vibrant tapestry of cultures
St Augustine's RC High School in Edinburgh recently hosted an inspiring Culture Day, which celebrated the rich diversity and talent within its student body of those aged between 12 and 18. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The event showcased the vibrant tapestry of the numerous cultural backgrounds of the students through dance, performance, music, language and artistic expression. It offered students a unique platform to share and celebrate their heritage. The day was a testament to the transformative power of cultural events in nurturing creativity, fostering inclusivity and promoting mental wellbeing among young people. St Augustine's RC High School in Edinburgh recently hosted an inspiring Culture Day which celebrated the rich diversity and talent within its student body The school's Culture Day mirrors the spirit of the iconic Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival, renowned for celebrating artistry, performance and diversity. These global events place Edinburgh on the cultural map, and St Augustine's Culture Day demonstrates how similar opportunities can be cultivated within schools. By connecting students' artistic pursuits to the broader cultural landscape, such events offer a stage for young talent while contributing to the city's vibrant cultural identity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event brought together students from an incredible array of cultural backgrounds including Venezuelan, Nigerian, Irish, Polish, Brazilian, Bengali, Indian, Pakistani and Russian heritage, to name just a few. Many of the students' performances were combinations of different backgrounds, allowing for a diverse dynamic of expression. The power of cultural events in school culture days like the one at St Augustine's provide students with vital opportunities for self-expression and collaboration. They help foster a sense of belonging and pride, which is particularly important in public schools across the Lothians, where diversity is a cornerstone of the community. Students from different backgrounds come together, celebrating their unique traditions and building mutual understanding through art, music and performance. These events also play a pivotal role in promoting mental health and wellbeing. The BBC Arts Great British Creativity Test explored in 2019 how creative activities can help us manage mood and boost wellbeing. It is shown that participation in creative activities can significantly improve emotional resilience and reduce stress levels among young people. By keeping students engaged in positive and inclusive environments, such initiatives help combat isolation and promote a healthy school culture. The need for greater funding and support for events like these is high. Despite their undeniable benefits, cultural events in schools often face challenges related to funding and access. Public schools in the Lothians, and Scotland as a whole, require increased support to ensure they are available to all students. Raising awareness of the value of these events can inspire policymakers, educators and community leaders to invest in arts education and cultural initiatives. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With the right resources and funding, schools can empower students to explore their creativity, celebrate their diversity and connect with the wider world. Programmes like St Augustine's Culture Day illustrate the potential of such efforts to create inclusive spaces for young people to thrive. The success of the day serves as a reminder of the incredible impact cultural events can have on schools and their communities. Students mentioned that this event gave them a wider perspective and appreciation for their fellow classmates, as some had not realised the diverse backgrounds they held. By adopting and supporting similar initiatives, schools can provide students with the tools to succeed not just academically, but socially and emotionally. As we look ahead to future opportunities for our schools, let us celebrate and uplift the diversity within them, ensuring that every student has access to platforms that nurture their creativity and identity. Foysol Choudhury is a Labour MSP for Lothian
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
PAC hosts colourful events to celebrate Punjab Culture Day
Girls present a tableau on the eve of Punjab Cultural Day in Bahawalpur. photo: APP Punjab Arts Council organised colourful events in connection with Culture Day. Parliamentary Secretary Information and Culture Department, Shazia Rizwan was the chief guest on this occasion. Director Arts Council Sajjad Hussain, Deputy Director Muhammad Shakoor, Assistant Director Muhammad Suleman, Assistant Director Sarfaraz Khan, and Assistant Director Waqar Ali were also present alongside the chief guest. Upon arrival at the Arts Council, the chief guest was presented with a traditional Chunri of Punjab, while the officials adorned traditional Punjabi Pagri (turban). Shazia Rizwan said that Punjab Culture Day not only represents our heritage and traditions but also serves as a means to connect our youth with their cultural roots. The government of Punjab is committed to celebrating this day with full zeal and fervour to preserve our customs, folk arts, and local heritage. The enthusiastic public participation in today's festivities reflects our strong cultural consciousness. Culture Day offers a unique opportunity to highlight the colours, fragrance, and folk wisdom of Punjab. Punjab Arts Council has organised various programmes, including folk music, painting competitions, musical events, and regional dances. I am proud to be part of this beautiful initiative that promotes the civilization and culture of Punjab. Director Arts Council Sajjad Hussain said that Punjab Culture Day beautifully reflects our civilizational identity, traditional values, and fine arts.
Express Tribune
08-03-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Schools to celebrate Punjab Culture Day on March 14
Girls present a tableau on the eve of Punjab Cultural Day in Bahawalpur. photo: APP The Punjab Education Department has announced that all public and private schools across the province will celebrate Punjab Culture Day on March 14. A circular has been issued by the education secretary to school administrations and officials in this regard. On this day, no student will attend school in a uniform. Instead, all students and teachers will wear traditional Punjabi attire. Male teachers will dress in kurta, kulah (cap), and dhoti, while female teachers will wear shalwar kameez, kurta, lachha, or gharara. To mark the occasion, schools will organise speech and essay competitions focused on Punjab's cultural heritage, with prizes for outstanding performances. Cultural events will also be held at all arts councils. There will be no academic activities in schools on March 14, with the entire day dedicated to cultural programmes. Teachers will sit on traditional charpais (woven beds) instead of chairs. However, due to Ramazan, activities such as serving lassi and the traditional huqqa have been excluded from the programme. All school heads and education officials have been instructed to finalise preparations for the event, and schools are required to submit reports on their Culture Day activities to the Ministry of Education.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Opening up the World: IJ Holton hosts first Culture Day to celebrate the school's diversity
Feb. 28—Students at IJ Holton Intermediate School were able to look through an open window of culture as part of the school's first Culture Day on Friday. Throughout the day, students alternated between stations where they learned about backgrounds of the district's success coaches, providing the students with firsthand experiences about their cultures. "This is a great way for our students to see who these people are at our school that are seen during conferences and things like that," said Colin Zidlicky, IJ band teacher as well as the lead for the schools Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. "If you actually look into the school, over 60% are non-white students. There are a ton of cultures that are unique to Austin that kids don't really know about." Zidlicky said he conceived of the idea of hosting a Cultural Day at the beginning of this school year and started planning for it in January under the PBIS umbrella, which are interactive activities that act as celebrations for the students. Zidlicky went on to say that it was important in bridging gaps between students, cultures and even the success coaches themselves. "They are employees of the school already," Zidlicky said. "They know what's going to be age appropriate. It's a way of engagement for them. Success coaches represent the most saturation of cultures." While Friday's event literally opened up the world for students through the success coaches, Zidlicky said it was also a positive opportunity for the coaches themselves to share of their backgrounds with the students. One of those success coaches was Amanda Schramm, a member of the Santee Dakota nation, in Knox County, Nebraska, west of Niobrara. During her presentation, she shared Native American history as well as regalia she brought with her to share with the students. "It's such a wonderful opportunity," Schramm said in being able to share the history of her people. In sharing her history, Schramm didn't shy away from talking about the challenges her people have faced through the years, including those of her own family. She said it was important to keep talking about it in order to keep that history alive. "If you have to keep everything private it's all going to disappear," Schramm said. Despite this being just the first year, Zidlicky hopes that it will continue to be an annual thing. Staff will take a step back to analyze how the day goes to see how it might fit into the future. Regardless, Zidlicky said that the support from administration has been key in supporting the first go-round. "Where the administration could have said no right away, they said this is an awesome day. Let's make this happen," he said.
