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Annandale High stages annual Heritage Night
Annandale High School recognized the many cultures and ethnic groups that make up its student body by hosting its annual Heritage Night, organized in large part by Georgiana Tomisato, a teacher in the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program at the school.
More than 130 students and individuals scheduled to take the stage inside the school auditorium starting at 7 p.m. on March 13 delivered performances representing cultures from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the United States and other regions of the world.
Among the performers were the Desi Dolls, a group appropriately attired for its presentation of traditional dances from India and Pakistan, and members of the Annandale High School Men's Chorale wearing matching green T-shirts, who sang a medley from the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys."
Akanksha Rawat, a 17-year-old senior, was part of a three-person dance group called "Incredible India" that fused traditional and classical steps with recorded music from Bollywood movies.
"We did it last year, too," said Rawat, noting that she and her fellow dancers each donned a salwaar kameez, a traditional dress worn by both women and men in South Asia, including India. Salwaars are pajama-like trousers, while a kameez is a long shirt or tunic.
"We had a great experience basically presenting our culture to others and making others aware of our heritage," said Rawat.
One of the other performances she enjoyed particularly was the belly dancing.
"It was awesome," Rawat said.
While audiences in past years had filled the auditorium, there were some empty seats this year, due perhaps to an increase in ticket prices.
"The crowd was a bit less, but it was still fun," Rawat said. "I think it's a great opportunity to basically present your heritage to everyone. There are lots of people out there who might not know about different cultures.
"You're spreading awareness," she said.
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