"Students from pre-K through eighth grade will sing, dance and play instruments like tambourines and maracas, sharing music from different countries representing the school's cultural diversity. Among the performances will be a pre-K class performing a Chinese dragon dance, a kindergarten class representing Africa with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," a second-grade class honoring Italy with the Tarantella, a third-grade class representing Mexico with "La Bamba" and a fifth-grade class honoring Ireland with "An Irish Lullaby." France, Austria, Colombia and other countries and cultures will also be represented."
"Later on Tuesday, the school will offer its Culture and Heritage family engagement night. "Our students will share music from countries around the world, reminding us of the beauty and uniqueness of every person created in the image and likeness of God," said St. Athanasius Academy's principal, Gina Auricchio. "Through these performances, we come together as one community - rooted in faith, united in love, and strengthened by our differences.""
St. Athanasius Catholic Academy in Bensonhurst will hold a World of Music celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 27 as part of Catholic Schools Week. Students from pre-K through eighth grade will perform songs, dances and play instruments reflecting many countries and cultures. Specific performances include a Chinese dragon dance, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" for Africa, Italy's Tarantella, Mexico's "La Bamba," and an Irish lullaby, with France, Austria, Colombia and others also represented. The school will host a Culture and Heritage family engagement night. The event emphasizes faith, unity, love, and respect for cultural differences.
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