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Cultural diversity is one of the greatest riches that form part of daily life at Colegio Internacional de Valladolid. With students and families from 32 different nationalities, our school experiences each day as an opportunity to learn, share, and grow in a truly international environment.
For this reason, we celebrated a new edition of our Cultural Fest with great enthusiasm. This event perfectly reflects the values of openness, respect, and a global mindset that are integral to our international educational programme.
Travelling the World with the Five Senses
During the day, the school was transformed into an authentic world map, thanks to the participation of families, students, and teachers. Each visitor received a special passport to complete as they toured the various cultural stands, collecting a stamp at each stop and discovering new traditions through their five senses.
Attendees were able to enjoy:
- Traditional gastronomy and food.
- Traditional and contemporary music.
- Regional costumes.
- Handicrafts and representative cultural items.
- Fun facts, mythology, and historical figures.
- Interactive games and activities.
- Traditions and customs from different corners of the planet.
It was an immersive experience that allowed the entire educational community to travel the world without leaving the school grounds.
An International Community that Enriches Every Learning Experience
The Culture Fair is a showcase of the diversity that characterises Colegio Internacional de Valladolid, which belongs to the international educational group Dukes Education. Our educational project combines academic excellence with a global vision of learning, fostering respect for different cultures and ways of understanding the world.
Currently, our classrooms welcome students and families from countries as diverse as the Dominican Republic, Morocco, South Africa, Venezuela, Pakistan, El Salvador, Israel, Canada, China, Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Argentina, Greece, the Netherlands, Brazil, Poland, the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Andorra, Ireland, Qatar, Cuba, Vietnam, Romania, Italy, and Spain, among others.
This multicultural wealth turns every single day into a unique opportunity to learn values such as empathy, tolerance, and global citizenship.
The Featured Countries of this Edition
The fair featured 12 participating stands, each prepared with great dedication by our collaborating families.
Spain
Represented through different regions such as Euskadi (the Basque Country), Castile and León, and Asturias, showcasing the cultural and gastronomic wealth of our country.
France
Visitors were able to enjoy the live preparation of delicious crêpes, one of the most recognised symbols of French cuisine.
Portugal
A journey through its traditional flavours with a tasting of typical sweet treats.
Greece
Hellenic culture was present with traditional food, regional costumes, and numerous interesting facts about its history and heritage.
United Kingdom
Attendees discovered typical dishes, customs, and fun facts about British culture, which is so closely linked to our international educational model.
Pakistan
One of the most visited areas, thanks to its traditional gastronomy and a henna tattoo workshop that delighted both young and old.Uno de los espacios más visitados gracias a su gastronomía tradicional y a un taller de tatuajes de henna que hizo las delicias de pequeños y mayores.
Canada
Visitors could taste authentic maple syrup and learn about some of the country’s most iconic sports, landscapes, and natural areas. They also got to meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and play with the fun moose at the stand.
United States
Typical American lemonade and a fun chilli-tasting challenge sparked the curiosity of all participants.
Poland
Traditional sweets, regional costumes, and a presentation of some of its main tourist landmarks brought Polish culture closer to the entire school community.
South Africa
The gastronomy, handicrafts, and cultural diversity of this fascinating African nation took centre stage in one of the most colourful stands at the fair.
Much More Than a Cultural Celebration
The Culture Fair perfectly represents the educational philosophy of Colegio Internacional de Valladolid. Our goal is not only to shape academically excellent students, but also citizens of the world who are prepared to thrive in international and multicultural environments.
Thanks to our international approach, English language immersion, and daily interaction between students of different nationalities, our pupils develop an open and global vision from an early age.
Thank You for Making It Possible
The event was a resounding success thanks to the involvement of the families, the enthusiasm of the students, and the hard work of the entire educational team.
Seeing children and adults exploring each stand together, stamping their passports, and discovering new cultures confirmed, once again, that diversity is one of our community’s greatest strengths.
Ver cómo niños y adultos recorrían juntos cada stand, sellaban sus pasaportes y descubrían nuevas culturas confirmó, una vez más, que la diversidad es una de las mayores fortalezas de nuestra comunidad.
Many thanks to all the participating families for sharing a piece of their history, traditions, and roots with the rest of the school.
We are already looking forward to setting off on our next journey around the globe at our next Culture Fair!
