HARMONY WEEK

Harmony Week 2023 celebrated and honoured the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within the CGS Community. It provided a valuable opportunity to delve into cultural beliefs and values, recognising how our differences and similarities strengthen our community.

The Japanese embassy set up an interactive stall on the first day, offering activities like Taketombo and Kendama, origami, Japanese calligraphy, and showcasing traditional garments like yukatas and geta. Meanwhile, the French Embassy filled the Quad with melodious accordion music and shared insights on studying abroad.

Harmony Day, designated on Wednesday, saw the entire school adorned in cultural attire or vibrant orange outfits—a whole school barbecue raised over $1000 for UNICEF’s Türkiye-Syria earthquake relief efforts. The assembly featured a mesmerising traditional dance performance by the Indonesian Embassy, accompanied by speeches highlighting cultural heritage and the significance of Ramadan.

The week concluded with an enchanting flamenco dance performance by the Spanish Embassy, exclusively for Primary school students. They gained a deeper understanding of flamenco and Spanish culture and had the opportunity to join in and dance.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the embassies that contributed to the success of Harmony Week. We eagerly await next year’s celebration, where we will again cherish and embrace our diverse community.

– The Senior School Captains