Entertainment
Throughout the day
the Field House is
alive with music!
Traditional dances
and the vibrant
colors of beautiful
garments are a
source of joyful
appreciation. Dancers,
musicians and drummers
are a vital part of
Diversity Day. People
love to share their most
festive heritage customs.
2009 Diversity Day Celebration
April 18, 2009
12:00
Program Opens
Hosts: Guillermo Z. López & Murdock Jemerson
12:15
Ecumenical Invocation:
Priest Joeginder Singh - Sihk Community
Father John Byers - Catholic Church
Rev. Samuel Duncan - Christian Church/Protestant
Farhan Bhatti, Public Relations Director of the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing
12:30
Food is served
1:00
Official Welcome:
Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing
Dr. T.C. Wallace, Superintendent, Lansing School District
1:15
North America: USA (Native American):
Terry Teswood, Native American Singer
1:55
Europe (Italy): Pino Marelli
2:35
North America: (Mexico): Grupo Fiesta
Long standing community dance group representing theMexican dance traditions.
3:00
Asia/ Middle East: Chinese Performing Group
Post Oak Elementary Magnet School
3:30
Ireland: Fiddler
3:57
Closing Remarks:
Guillermo Z. López, Human Relations & Community Services Department
Murdock Jemerson, Parks & Recreation Department
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