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Posted on Tue, Apr 16, 2013 : 4:05 p.m.

Ann Arbor's Dicken Elementary School hosts cultural celebration

By Daniel Brenner

Dicken Elementary School held a Community of Cultures assembly Friday to help students learn about different people and countries around the world and to raise cultural awareness of the various cultures represented right at Dicken.

Principal Mike Madison said each year the school tries to bring in new additions and resources to teach students about cultures they wouldn't usually be exposed to.

"We here at Dicken Elementary believe Dicken mirrors the world at large," Madison said.

He said the school has a melting pot of students and the teachers and administrators want Dicken's students to be proud of who they are.

"And that starts when they are young," Madison said. "... It's intricate and beautiful and needs to be shared."

The assembly showcased a parade of students descending from a variety of nationalities, an assortment of cultural dances and some foreign language vocabulary. The students wore international clothing that represents their culture.

Daniel Brenner is an intern photographer for AnnArbor.com.

Comments

Usual Suspect

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 : 8:21 p.m.

Were only kids having the same cultures as those involved in the presentation invited, or were all kids allowed to participate this time?

jns131

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 : 2:38 p.m.

No. From what I saw everyone from all walks of life came in regalia. These are not costumes, Native Americans will curse you for saying costume, it is not a costume, it is their dress and way of life. So, regalia. Very vibrant day.

ViSHa

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 : 11:35 p.m.

^^ Isn't Google grand? As much as AAPS wanted to sweep that whole thing under the carpet, it's preserved for posterity!

mun

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 : 9:24 p.m.

Usual suspect must be referring to this: http://www.annarbor.com/news/black-student-only-field-trip-sparks-controversy-at-ann-arbor-elementary-school

Billy

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 : 9:10 p.m.

Orly now? Is that how it played out in the past or something? They rejected inclusion of other cultures? If so, was it because of time constraints?

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