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STEVEN LUM / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
Joe Moniz, back, celebrates with Danish classmates, from left to right,
Sumee B. Mikkelsen, Louise Anderson, Rikke Munk
and Martin Christensen.

Intercultural Day 2001

[ PORTFOLIO ]

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By Steven Lum
Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University students celebrated their heritage with music, exhibits and a parade April 20 along Fort Street Mall. One hundred twenty-four flags lined a staging area on Fort Street Mall.

Students dressed in the traditional attire of their homelands shared dances and spoke about their national customs. They were also encouraged to mingleand learn about the cultures of their fellow classmates.

Cash prizes were awarded to clubs in four categories. The Universal African Club won awards in the parade, exhibit and overall categories; the Japan Club won an award for its performance.

The annual event was started 17 years ago by psychology professor Howard Markowitz who at the time was the international student advisor. He wanted to create an event that would promote intercultural awareness.

STEVEN LUM / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
Members of the Universal African Club, from left to right,
Tsholofelo Rakgamanyane, Pearl Gare, Tshepo Zebe, Angeline
Modise and Mompoloki Keleapere. The club won three
out of four HPU awards.

STEVEN LUM / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
HPU added 12 more flags to their collection. The flags
represent the university's diverse student body.

STEVEN LUM / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
Carmen Indalecio gives fellow Marianas Club member
Jasmine Hilliard a marmar (lei haku), below.

STEVEN LUM / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
Using a red pen instead of henna, Rachana Barai paints the hands
of Swati Shimpi with traditional markings that Indian women wear
during festivals, marriage ceremonies and other special occasions.
Brides believe the deeper the color, the more their
husbands will love them.

Steven Lum is a photographer for Hawaii Pacific University.

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