Cultural Celebrations
Project Unity is a student-led group on campus that is passionate about celebrating the different cultures of students that are represented on the campus of Auburn Adventist Academy. Along with staff sponsorship, students plan one cultural celebration assembly a month, which is planned and led by students from that particular culture. The school cafeteria also gets involved in the celebration by serving different ethnic food from that particular culture being celebrated. Check out the slideshows below to see the different cultural celebrations that have been represented so far this school year!
2022-2023 assemblies
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Celebration - September 2022
Auburn Adventist Academy’s Hispanic & Latinx students shared and celebrated the different cultures they represent, which include 15 different countries: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Spain. We are so blessed by the beautiful diversity that is represented on our campus!
UKRAINIAN STORIES & EXPERIENCES - OCTOBER 2022
For the month of October, we had a special assembly where our Ukrainian students shared their stories, shared the beauty of their homeland of Ukraine, and shared what it has been like being a part of a new commmunity and culture. You can see the chapel presentation by clicking here: Ukraine - Project Unity Chapel 10/25/2022 - YouTube
Indigenous Heritage Chapel - November 2022
Three of our students shared the culture and stories of the indigenous nations they represent. We also had the honor of hearing from an Auburn alumnus who shared what her experience was when she attended school. We ended our time together listening to the stories and songs of Joseph Martin, who works at the Muckleshoot Tribal Education Office.
Asian Heritage Celebration - January 2023
For Lunar New Year, we celebrated our students of Asian Heritage on campus. Students representing Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, India, China, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines put on presentations and performances that celebrated their country and cultures. We also had an outstanding Lion Dance performance with a Q & A time. Happy Lunar New Year!
Black History/African Heritage Celebration - February 2023
On February 28 we celebrated Black History/African Heritage for our Project Unity chapel of the month! Auburn students represented Ghana, Zambia, Jamaica, Nigeria, Haiti, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda!
European Heritage Cultural Celebration - April 2023
Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration - May 2023
2021-2022 Assemblies
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 2021
Auburn Adventist Academy’s Hispanic & Latino students shared interesting facts about the culture they represent, which include 10 different countries: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru and Puerto Rico.
Filipino Culture Chapel - October 2021
Filipino students, as well as staff member Mr. Villar, shared with AAA about the Filipino culture, including showing their fellow students the national dance of the Philippines: Tinikling.
Native American Heritage - November 2021
Two AAA students shared about their specific tribal traditions, one from the Muckleshoot tribe and the other from the Aluet & Yupik tribes. Local members from the Muckleshoot tribe also joined in sharing with the student body.
Cultural Celebration Cuisine - AAA Cafeteria
Food Director Zuzana Rachal and her team create delicious lunches to coincide with the different cultural celebrations each month. Here is a glimpse of some of those amazing meals!
Asian Culture Chapel/Lunar New Year - January 2022
We learned about some of the Asian cultures represented at AAA, as well as the different ways that each culture celebrates Lunar New Year
Black History/African Heritage Cultural Chapel - February 2022
We celebrated Black History Month by learning about the different cultures represented here at Auburn! Cultures & countries represented included: African American, Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, Haiti, Ghana, Ethiopia, Congo, and Jamaica. We are so blessed by the beautiful cultural community of AAA!
Special Prayer Chapel for our Ukrainian Students
On March 1, 2022, we had a special chapel dedicated to prayer for the people of Ukraine and Russia. We also heard from 3 of our Ukrainian students of how their family and friends are doing over in Ukraine during this difficult time. Students and staff were invited to wear blue and yellow in solidarity for the refugees who are being impacted by the crisis in Ukraine right now. Our prayers continue for all impacted in Eastern Europe.
Pacific Islander Celebration Cultural Chapel - May 2022
On May 4, 2022, we had our Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration Chapel, where we celebrated our students and families that represent the islands and cultures of Tonga, Fiji, American Samoa and Samoa. Pastor Rome Ulia from the Academy Church led the young men in a Maori Haka dance, and one of our young ladies presented the Siva dance. The cafeteria also particpated by providing amazing cuisine representing the Pacific Islands! We are so blessed by the beautiful cultural community of AAA!
