“International Day” is probably the biggest day of the year for BISS. All grade levels participate, and it’s amazing to see the countries and cultures that are represented. The day starts off with the Parade of Countries. So many of the countries have traditional clothing. All we seem to have in the US are red/white/blue t-shirts.
Before the crowds arrive!
Some shots of the “Parade of Countries”. This is the left half of “China”.
And now, the right half!
And now – The USA!
I didn’t make the last pic. I was helping the “horses” get on stage.
Following the parade the elementary school groups sang. Judy organized the 7 grade levels (Pre-K to 5) into 3 groups. Her part of the program closed with a performance of the new school song, sung by all the elementary students, on stage together.
Short video links to Elementary group performances:
Pre-K, Kinder, & Grade 1 – https://www.dropbox.com/s/ut6sgnc50w8clbc/15.5.23.PreK.Kinder.Grade1.m4v?dl=0
Grade 2 & 3 – https://www.dropbox.com/s/rg1sjyeylmm31bs/15.5.23.Grade%202.3.m4v?dl=0
Grade 4 & 5 – https://www.dropbox.com/s/97ghyulgkci7gkz/15.5.23.Grade4.5.m4v?dl=0
School Song with all elementary students – https://www.dropbox.com/s/ga0ex9o8mex8261/15.5.23.School%20Song.m4v?dl=0
The elementary program was followed by several different dance presentations and a few music selections from secondary school students. After the programs finished, it was time to explore the food tables from the many countries represented at BISS. So much food to “travel thru”.
After International Day concluded at 1:00, I headed home. Judy headed to Sanlitun for an afternoon of nails, massages, and later, nachos. Since today is officially our 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, we had planned to hit the town tonight. We were so tired at the end of the afternoon, we adjusted the celebration to tomorrow.