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MT celebrates diversity with seasonal showcase
Tiffany Gibson
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: News
On Dec. 5 in Tom Jackson Hall, the office of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs along with Lambda Theta Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Hispanic Students Organization will begin a new tradition at MTSU known as Celebrations of the Season.
What started out as an original Hispanic showcase soon became a joint event due to its financial status.
"Basically it was a good way to co-sponsor and mingle," said Luisa Padro, President of Lambda Theta Alpha, senior and public relations major.
Celebrations of the Season will take place at 6 p.m. and will consist of organizations explaining certain cultural traditions of celebrating the Christmas season.
Displays of Posada and other traditions will be available as well as holiday music performed by the MTSU gospel choir and salsa band.
"We are starting small and hopefully will be branching out to include additional groups next year," said Luther Buie, Interim Director of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs.
A few of the traditions that will be discussed throughout the event include Kwanza, Three Kings Day, Posada and Midnight Mass.
Kwanza is a seven day celebration that begins on Dec. 26 and continues until January 1.
During this time participants partake in activities such as lighting of candles and gift giving.
Also incorporated into these activities is the pouring of the libation, which serves as an offering to god.
Latin holiday customs will also be portrayed in this event by the Latin sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha.
Luisa Padro, president of Lambda Theta Alpha, senior and public relations major, encourages people to come out even if they have no other incentive that receiving free food.
"From a student's perspective I realize that students are getting ready to go home to celebrate with their families, but I feel like as students of MTSU we are a family and should take the time to celebrate together," said Padro.
Padro went on to explain several of the Latin customs that would be presented at Celebrations of the Season by power point presentation and displays.
What started out as an original Hispanic showcase soon became a joint event due to its financial status.
"Basically it was a good way to co-sponsor and mingle," said Luisa Padro, President of Lambda Theta Alpha, senior and public relations major.
Celebrations of the Season will take place at 6 p.m. and will consist of organizations explaining certain cultural traditions of celebrating the Christmas season.
Displays of Posada and other traditions will be available as well as holiday music performed by the MTSU gospel choir and salsa band.
"We are starting small and hopefully will be branching out to include additional groups next year," said Luther Buie, Interim Director of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs.
A few of the traditions that will be discussed throughout the event include Kwanza, Three Kings Day, Posada and Midnight Mass.
Kwanza is a seven day celebration that begins on Dec. 26 and continues until January 1.
During this time participants partake in activities such as lighting of candles and gift giving.
Also incorporated into these activities is the pouring of the libation, which serves as an offering to god.
Latin holiday customs will also be portrayed in this event by the Latin sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha.
Luisa Padro, president of Lambda Theta Alpha, senior and public relations major, encourages people to come out even if they have no other incentive that receiving free food.
"From a student's perspective I realize that students are getting ready to go home to celebrate with their families, but I feel like as students of MTSU we are a family and should take the time to celebrate together," said Padro.
Padro went on to explain several of the Latin customs that would be presented at Celebrations of the Season by power point presentation and displays.
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