Friday, May 12, 2017

'Feature Event': Diversity Day at LBCC

Linn Benton Community College on Albany Campus celebrated Diversity Day on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  Festivities were held in the courtyard and included world music, free ice cream, and rally races.  The event was hosted by the Diversity Achievement Center and celebrated unity in our different cultures.  Above, Kate Jaffer, plays with other members of Monmouth Taiko, a Japanese drum ensemble based out of Monmouth, Oregon.
Asael Espinosa and Eric Jose get ready to take off in a race to win a Linn Benton Community College T-Shirt.  Though Eric Jose won, they both shared plenty of laughs as they zipped around the courtyard.
Fe Fanyi West African Drum and Dance' takes over the stage later in the afternoon.  The group is based out of Bend, Oregon and they play West African cadences while dancers move to the live rhythm. Above, their guest performer and teacher, Kerfala Fang Bangoura, plays alongside core members.



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