The Student Global Connections Committee (SGCC) hosted the annual Culture Fair on the Upper School San Jose Campus on April 6. This event aims to celebrate the global diversity represented at Bolles and give students the opportunity to share their cultures with their peers.

This year’s event included student performances, from dancing and poetry recitations to a fashion show, as well as cultural learning at informational tables set up by participating clubs. Food trucks and other games and activities were also held outside of the Bent Student Center and on Bolles Hall Lawn, which was decorated with flags from dozens of countries.

The following countries were represented by upper school clubs, which received service hours for their participation:

Canada – Students for Students 
China – Chinese Club
Colombia, Mexico, and Spain – Hispanic Student Union
Deaf Communities Around the World – ASL Club
France and Morocco – French Club
Greece – Bolles PreMed
Haiti – Hope Across Oceans
India – India Club  
Iran – Fight Against Hunger
Jamaica – Spread the Love with Band 
Japan – Japanese Club
Korea – Asian Inspiration Multiplied (A.I.M.)
Nigeria – Black Student Union
Panama – Spanish V
Puerto Rico – Mission: MOSH
Sudan – JaxTHRIVE 
The World – Student Global Connections Committee
Turkey – Joy For Jax 
Ukraine – Computer Science Club 
United Kingdom – Dreams Come True
United States – V.E.T.S.

To view pictures from the Culture Fair, visit our online gallery here.