International Show Represents the Diversity of the Trinity Community
Trinity News, May 7, 2019
The annual International Show, a staple cultural event organized by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and the International House, showcases the diversity of the Trinity College community through various performances. The International Show is a part of the annual International Week, which is a celebration of global diversity at Trinity.
Photos by Nick Caito.
Highlights from the International Show 2019
Highlights from the International Show 2019
Trinity College students prepare to present the flags of their home countries during the flag walk, which kicked off the International Show on April 19, 2019.
Students from all over the world display the flags of their home countries before the Trinity College International Show’s flag walk.
Students from all over the world display the flags of their home countries at the opening of the International Show at Trinity College.
(L-r) Anoushka Sood ’20, Kalsang Sherpa ’20, and Hamna Tariq ’20 perform a Bollywood dance during the International Show.
Julianne Freeman ’22 and Assistant Director of Campus Activities Romulus Perez perform a German opera piece that tells the love story between an Austrian princess and a Chinese prince.
David Marottolo ’22 plays an orchestral interlude from the ballet Gayane, which is written in the style of an Armenian folk tune.
Trinity African dance group Do Shakara! performs contemporary and traditional dances.
International Show MCs Hamna Tariq ’20 and Charlene Taylor ’21 entertain the audience between performances.
Florence Muhoza ’19 plays the guitar and sings a traditional Rwandan song called ‘Habwa Impundu,’ which calls for people to do good for humanity and to appreciate those around you.
The Jiu-Jitsu group at Trinity demonstrates a Japanese-based, UK-modified version of jiu-jitsu. The students presented self-defense techniques using weapons, punches, and kicks as part of the International Show.
Students cheer as they play the game Kahoot with the two MCs during the International Show. The winner of each set of rounds received an International House sweatshirt.
(L-r) Senior Associate Dean of Students Ann Reuman, Chaplain Allison Read, and Assistant Professor of Urban Studies Julie Gamble show support for the students performing in the International Show.
Dorothy Anika ’22 sings ‘Set Fire to the Rain.’
Food from all around the world is served at the International Show in the spirit of cultural diversity.
