Student Leaders for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (SLIDE) hosted the annual Multicultural Fair on the Quad May 2. At the event, affinity groups ran tables with different cultural foods and treats, followed by a dance number and raffle on the Quad.
Japanese Language and Culture Club leader Anju Higashi ’26 said she appreciates the sense of unity found at school events for diversity.
“My favorite aspect of the Multicultural Fair is the way it brings our school community together while providing a learning experience through the food, music, performances and hands-on activities,” Higashi said. “It’s one of the few times when all affinity groups get to interact at once, so it really feels like a celebration of everyone, not just individual identities. Sharing our cultures in a unified space is empowering and reflects the richness of our backgrounds as a whole.”
Calia Trachtenberg ’27 said she was inspired by the number of cultures represented at the event.
“What I love about the fair is the amount of life you could see in such a short area,” Trachtenberg said. “In a way, you could travel the world in a few steps.”
Higashi said the present-day current events make discussions about representation and equality particularly relevant.
“Celebrating diversity is especially important today when conversations about identity and inclusion can sometimes be misunderstood or seen in a negative light,” Higashi said. “Events like the Multicultural Fair remind us that diversity is not about division but is about celebrating who we are and honoring the unique backgrounds that make up our community.”
Multiethnic Inclusion x Diversity Club leader Micah Parr ’25 said the fair has been a constant highlight during his time at the school.
“Ever since my first year on the upper school campus, I have always loved the Multicultural Fair and all it had to offer,” Parr said. “Getting the opportunity to engage with other cultures through delicious foods, dances and music has been among the most rewarding experiences at the school.”
