Mayfield Junior School celebrates cultures within its community and from around the world

Mayfield Junior School marked the culmination of Mosaic Month, a celebration of cultures and diversity within its school community, by hosting the annual Family Heritage Fair on campus. Upbeat and festive music provided the perfect backdrop for the joyful day that featured presentations on Black heritage, Lunar New Year, Latin and Hispanic history, plus more.

Students and parents shared the uniqueness of their family’s traditions and culture. Classroom and grade-level cohorts traveled on a global educational tour by visiting colorful booths from Guatemala, India, Lebanon, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam. 

Mayfield’s students and community cherish this event each year.

“What I love about the Heritage Fair is that it’s an opportunity for parents to work with their children to share their family’s customs and traditions with our students, faculty, and staff,” said Dean of Student Life, Juan Garcia. “This event promotes those important ideas, and to see the number of smiles beginning with the Mariachi band in the morning to the festivities throughout the day was special.”

Mayfield community members participated in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies, learned salsa dancing, and enjoyed cuisines from all around the world. Pupusas from El Salvador, rice cakes from Korea, and other delectable treats were a big hit.

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