Lexington Education Foundation Multicultural Bazaar
Thursday, December 8: 2:30 – 7:30pm – Lexington Depot
This event will celebrate Lexington’s diverse student population and promote awareness of Lexington Education Foundation’s work supporting teacher initiatives in our schools.
Global Treasures will feature global gifts created by talented local artisans and designers. It will also include live music and dance performances highlighting a variety of world traditions. Families will enjoy art and history demonstrations by LEF grant recipients who were awarded study programs in Africa, China, and India.
“The global theme of this event is inspired by the wonderful diversity in our town’s student population that benefits directly from LEF’s support for innovative instruction and new classroom technology,” said Sylvia Han, an LEF board member and event organizer. “We are excited to present an event where visitors can enjoy a colorful bazaar, select a unique holiday gift, and learn more about LEF’s mission.”
The vendor and performance list grows daily. Shubrah Design, MITTI pottery studio, and Mei Mei Jewelry are examples of the kinds of vendor who will be present. Live performances will include The Lexington Chamber Music Center’s Chamber Music Youth Ensemble, The Society for Chinese Instrumental Music, and the American Chinese Art Society and O’Shea/Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance will provide dance presentations. Lexington’s Clarke Middle School Visual Arts Teacher, Althea Roy, will provide an arts demonstration based on her participation in the Primary Source study tour, Historic China: East and West. A full list of vendors and schedule of performances will be available on the LEF website, www.lexedfoundation.org.
