Cultural Performance at Unity Fest is a Hit with CSU Students

Rosa Lopez and Lissette Garcia waiting fot their cue to start.
Photo by Jocelyn Arana

Unity Fest is a yearly event that promotes International clubs on campus, as well as groups of students studying from different countries. It is held on the main lawn at CSUDH, and this year the SEED students were invited to perform a traditional Salvadorian dance for the rest of the students. Third year Engineering student Gustavo Alvarado described Unity Fest as “A multi-cultural event that brings people together by sharing their culture with each other. For the most part, people like to share about where they’re from and their customs.”

The SEED students did three different dances in traditional clothing, which they said held a special place in their hearts because it was usually only worn at special cultural celebrations or occasions back home.

Mirna Lira was one of the coordinators of the dances and said, “We are very proud of our culture and are happy Americans appreciate it. We are more than happy to share with you, and show you more about where we come from. We are representing our country right now.”

There were various ethnic foods for sale, as well as dance and theatrical performances, world music and live bands that added to the entertainment for the day. 

The SEED students at Unity Fest 2013. Photo by Jocelyn Arana.