We Are the World: Celebrating International Week

The Gala, emceed by GCC co-heads Sumi L. ’18 and Pradyuta P. ’18, featured Latin, Chinese, and K-pop (Korean) dancing; musical presentations from China, India, Taiwan and Vietnam; a presentation about Japan; a poem from Cuba; the ever-popular Chopsticks Challenge; and — the piece de resistance — a fashion show.  

Fashion Club leaders and fashion show judges Wendy X. ’19 and Renee X. ’18 put together a fun runway parade featuring traditional and contemporary outfits from seven countries, including the United States. Elle R. ’18 introduced the models, Wendy and Renee were the judges, and Sumi, wearing a traditional Korean costume, was crowned the winner (at least for a few moments).

Sumi was also the lead chef for the Korean dinner that preceded the Gala. She and Hyeri W. ’18 created a menu, shopped for special ingredients, and, with a lot of help from the Meriwether Godsey dining staff, cooked a delicious meal.

Sophomore Joëlle F. and junior Sakiko I. planned and helped create Swiss-German and Japanese dinners, respectively, earlier in the week and MG chefs Brennan Kirby and Sandy Freeman added Indian and Thai-themed meals, too. The ethnic culinary tour is always greatly enjoyed by the community!

Many thanks to the Global Cultures Club — especially Head Michelle A. ’17 and co-heads Sumi L. '18 and Pradyuta P. '18 — and to all the students, faculty, and staff who helped make International Week a memorable event.