Cultural diversity tackled in weeklong commemoration

A Cultural Diversity Appreciation Week will conduct a series of discussions and activities which will debunk common misconceptions and champion cultural advocacies of the various nationalities present at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

Cultural Diversity Appreciation Week will run from 24 to 28 May on the official Facebook page of the Benilde International Studies Emissaries (BISE).

The event will be streamed to the public on the official Facebook page of BISE, the volunteer arm of the college’s Student Involvement Unit.

It will feature an informative podcast which immerses the listeners into the realities of living in a different country. It will be facilitated by BISE Research Head Eri Endo and Assistant Research Head Rocìo Diaz.

One of the highlights of the celebration is a webinar headlined by Maricres Valdez Castro from the Agta Tabangnon Tribe, who will share her insights about the importance of cultural diversity and the significant role of the youth in raising awareness.

Castro is a scholar and a licensed medical assistant currently pursuing her medical doctorate. She is a youth ambassador for Earth Day Network, a child sponsor for Chosen Children’s Village Foundation and a youth chairman of Coalition of Filipino-American Organizations of Washington State.

The event will likewise feature special performances from recording artist, up-and-coming singer, performer and body positivity advocate Julia Serad.

The program will conclude with numbers from the college’s internationally-acclaimed resident chorale Coro San Benildo and award-winning Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company.