On Saturday, May 21, 2011, AALEAD students went to the Fiesta Asia in Washington D.C. It was a bright, beautiful, sunny day and our AALEAD students were super involved in the festivities. Some students walked around to enjoy the different food and performances, while others actually performed! Some of our AALEAD students had the opportunity to perform for the first time on stage at Fiesta Asia! They performed a Filipino cultural dance called Tinikling. The students had been rehearsing for several weeks after programs, but picked up the dance rather quickly. They danced with confidence, grace, and had fun in the process. Great Job Tiniklers!
In addition to our very own students performing, even some of our staff members had a short cameo in some performances! Jonathan Henry, AALEAD Maryland Program Manager, participated in a short martial arts demo with our AALEAD student and Alex Cena, AALEAD D.C. Secondary School Program Coordinator, performed on stage with a short rap performance. After all of the performances, AALEAD students, AALEAD alumni, staff, mentors, volunteers, and several AALEAD families marched in the cultural parade. There was a sea of orange shirts, smiling faces, and a chant that was heard by everyone watching the parade. Great job to all of our performers and thank you to our staff, mentors, and volunteers for making this day one that we will never forget!
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- AALEAD students performing the Tinikling
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- AALEAD Students after the Tinikling Performance
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- Jonathan Henry and our AALEAD student performing a martial arts demo.
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- Alex Cena performing at Fiesta Asia
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- Our AALEAD student and female singing group Ivy Rose
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- AALEAD students posing with some people from the Korean tent
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- Students lining up for the cultural parade
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- AALEAD marching in the cultural parade
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- EAS holding their banner
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- EAS students and staff
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- Wave!
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- Playing guitar and singing at Fiesta Asia
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- AALEAD students and Volunteers
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- Large Group Picture!
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- Final Picture at Fiesta Asia 2011
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