BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Su’u National Secondary School in Malaita Province successfully hosted its Cultural Day on Friday last week, giving students an opportunity to reconnect with their cultural identity and traditions.
The event, held under the theme “Celebrating Unity Through Culture,” featured custom dances, poem recitals, and various entertainment performances by students from different ethnic backgrounds.
According to Su’u NSS teacher Steven Olia, the event provided students with a valuable opportunity to showcase their identity while learning about the traditions and customs of others.
“We have five main ethnic groups, and we are united by showcasing our identity through dancing, reading poems, and entertainment,” Olia said.
He said the event helped students build self-worth and personal pride by sharing traditions, food, and cultural practices.
“Building identity and self-worth through sharing traditions, foods, and culture helps students connect with their roots and develop personal pride,” he said.
Olia added that presenting different cultural backgrounds also allowed students to educate one another about their heritage, helping to break stereotypes and encourage understanding among classmates.
“Sharing culture allows students to contribute to a vibrant multicultural environment where differences are viewed as strengths rather than weaknesses,” he said.
Meanwhile, student Rubbie Dafe described the Cultural Day as an important learning experience, especially for students who were not taught much about their culture at home.
“It was really helpful to us students. Through this event, we have come to know our culture, identity, and pride, which some of our parents failed to teach us,” Dafe said.
The school plans to host the Cultural Day annually as part of efforts to balance academic learning with cultural education and awareness.
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