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HPISD community celebrates CultureFest
HPISD news, Nov 2022
Families from around the district attended the first-ever HP CultureFest Saturday, Nov. 5. Parents and students enjoyed cultural performances, visual displays, food, and arts and crafts from more than 30 countries around the world...
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New Culture Fest Displays District’s Diversity
Bagpipe, Nov 2022
...According to Guven, we live in a global world, and students should graduate high school with a good understanding of other countries and cultures.
“Culture is richness,” Guven said. “It really gives you a lot of perspective in life.”
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HP CultureFest Promotes Connections, Community
Park Cities People Newspapers, Dec 2022
Park Cities residents gathered on Nov. 5 at Highland Park High School to celebrate a melting pot of cultures from around the world.
“Events like these prepare our students to truly ‘go forth to serve’ as global citizens,” event co-chair Parul Harsora said. (Click image to go to full article)
Inaugural HP CultureFest Draws Crowd of More Than 500 To Celebrate Culture, Build Connections
University Park Life, Dec 2022
...Attendees enjoyed samples of everything from crepes to a guacamole bar to samosas and baklava, crafts like Chinese calligraphy, origami, and Mexican "papel picado," games like loteria (similar to bingo) and piñata, plus various musical and dance performances. More than 100 high school students and HPISD family members volunteered or hosted these events and country tables."
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Park Cities International Friends Celebrates 2nd CultureFest
Park Cities People Newspapers, Dec 2023
Park Cities International Friends hosted the second-annual HP CultureFest on Dec. 9 in the Highland Park High School cafeteria.
The event brought more than 40 table displays showcasing diverse countries, food trucks, arts and crafts, and student performances.
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Taste + See + Smell + Hear...The World
Greet Magazine, Feb 2024
On Saturday, December 9th, the second annual HP CultureFest was held at Highland Park High School. It was a celebration of cultures from around the world with over 40 displays that showcased a different country or culture. There were international food trucks and samples, arts and crafts, games such as bocce ball, and origami, as well as musical and dance performances.
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