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AMS Families Travel Around the World!

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Two individuals, one wearing a black outfit and the other a hat, stand in front of a large world map displayed on a wall, examining the map intently.
AMS Families Travel Around the World!
Algonquin

The fourth annual Culture Fair was held at Algonquin Middle School on April 21.

The image shows a large projection screen displaying the text "Welcome to AMS Culture Fair" against a world map background, with a crowd of people gathered in the foreground.
The image shows a table set up with various items, including a Philippine flag, in what appears to be a school or community setting, with a backdrop of palm trees and a beach scene.
Two individuals, one wearing a black outfit and the other a hat, stand in front of a large world map displayed on a wall, examining the map intently.
A young woman with dark hair and glasses is intently focused on creating something with various art supplies on a table, with colorful decorations visible in the background.

Students and their families had a wonderful time coming together for an evening of multicultural celebrations.

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A group of people wearing green shirts with a tree logo are gathered around a table, engaged in what appears to be a community or volunteer activity.
A smiling woman in a black jacket stands in a classroom setting, surrounded by students and colorful decorations on the walls.
The image shows a group of people, including a man and a woman, standing around a table with various items on it, in what appears to be a school or community setting.

Upon arrival, all attendees received a passport to "travel around the world," as well as raffle tickets. 

A group of young students gathered around a colorful trivia display board, engaged in what appears to be an educational or interactive activity.
A young boy in a patterned shirt is sitting at a table, intently focused on the activity in front of him, while the background suggests a classroom or educational setting.
A group of people, some seated at a table and others standing, appear to be engaged in a social gathering or event, with decorations and banners visible in the background.
A man in a hat is assisting a young boy at a table with various art supplies and materials in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.

Everyone enjoyed a variety of ethnic food, global music and a special performance from the AMS Mariachi Club under the direction of Ms. Kristin Vaziri.

A group of musicians, dressed in black and blue uniforms, performing on stage in a school gymnasium with blue lockers visible in the background.
The image shows a group of students, some of whom are playing musical instruments, likely in a classroom or performance setting.
The image shows a group of young women in graduation gowns and caps, sitting in a row and holding what appear to be diplomas or certificates.
A person with curly hair playing an electric guitar on a stage with a microphone stand in the foreground.

Those in attendance were also treated to a special Polish dance performance by a seventh grader and his troupe from Vichy Dance Des Plaines. 

A group of people dressed in traditional folk costumes are performing on a stage in a gymnasium-like setting, with bleachers visible in the background.
A group of young women in traditional Polish folk costumes, with colorful embroidered dresses, headdresses, and necklaces, performing a dance on a stage with a blue backdrop.
A group of people dressed in traditional folk costumes are performing a dance on a gymnasium floor, surrounded by spectators and decorations.
A young person wearing traditional ethnic clothing and a colorful hat stands in a crowd of people, with a stage or performance area visible in the background.

There were also cultural games, trivia and crafts! 

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The image shows a group of musicians performing on stage, with one person wearing a distinctive blue and white hat playing a brass instrument.
A group of people in black and blue robes are performing on a stage, with a blue backdrop and lighting in the background.

Some of the many countries represented included Mexico, the Philippines, Georgia and Taiwan. 

The image shows a display board with the word "Georgia" written on it, surrounded by various decorative elements such as grapes, stars, and other graphics. In the foreground, there is a table with a sign that says "Contains NUTS".
Two individuals are standing behind a table displaying information about Taiwan. The table includes various colorful graphics and text, and there is an orange water dispenser on the table.
The image displays a colorful and informative display about the Philippines, featuring various cultural elements, landmarks, and a map of the country.
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A huge thank you to the AMS staff who made this event possible, including Ms. Sargent, Mr. Yamane, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Hincapie and Ms. Ottow.

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A man in a blue tie-dye shirt stands in front of a display with various cultural symbols and artwork.
Two young women, one wearing a colorful patterned shirt, are engaged in a conversation and appear to be working on a craft project together in a classroom setting with various art supplies and materials visible in the background.
A young person with dark hair and glasses is playing a violin on a stage with wooden benches in the background.

 

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