Cynthia Mills works at the Israel and Jordan booth at Glendale Elementary School's International Family Night.
The Glendale Elementary PTA sponsored its third annual International Family Night Feb. 22.
Embracing Princeton's rich diversity, Glendale showcases many different cultures in this free event. When students enter the simulated world, they are given a small bag containing a few unique goodies along with a passport. As they traverse the different booths, their passport is stamped from each of the countries they have visited.
Volunteers at these booths, represent countries such as Scotland, Italy, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Korea and many others. They show off various aspects and traditions of these countries - ranging from food samples to traditional clothing to games.
The PTA also hires different groups to perform throughout the evening. This year the Cultural Center of India, Bi Okoto African Drummers and The Celtic Corner provided dancers, music and even bag pipes.
"Princeton is made up of students from about 35 different countries around the world. Glendale School is the most diverse elementary school in the district, boasting students from about 12 of those countries! It's part of what makes Glendale a very special school," said Karin Benjamin, the PTA's president. "We absolutely love putting on this event to show off what makes us so special while exposing our students (and parents) to cultures from around the world!"