On February 24th, 2024, St. Joseph's Catholic National Secondary School lit up with vibrant colors and spirited performances as it celebrated its annual Tenaru Cultural Day.
(Picture: Northern Malaita boys in their performance during the Tenaru Cultural Day 2024)
The event, held at the School Assembly Hall, brought together students from diverse cultural backgrounds to honor their heritage under the theme 'OUR CULTURE - OUR HERITAGE'.
In his opening speech, the Deputy Principal emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting culture while fostering unity among students. He highlighted the school's commitment to respecting each other's cultures and living together as a community.
Students from various regions, including Guadalcanal, Central, Choistern (Choiseul and Western), Southern Malaita, Islander, and Northern Malaita, took the stage to showcase their cultural traditions through captivating performances.
Representatives accompanying each performance explained the significance of the dances, emphasizing how tradition and norms are embedded in cultural expressions like dance.
The Cultural Day festivities featured two main categories: Traditional Cultural Dances and Contemporary Dances, with each performance telling a story and conveying cultural significance.
The success of the event was attributed to the collaborative efforts of the school's cultural committee, management, staff, invited guests, and supportive parents and guardians.
It was another memorable Cultural Day celebration, the spirit of unity and cultural pride lingered within the school community, emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity as a source of strength and enrichment.
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