Celebrating Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Through Art at Dwight Seoul

At Dwight Seoul, students express and celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds through art and performance, creating rich content that highlights global diversity and fosters belonging. Their artistic endeavors showcase and reflect their cultures and local communities while aligning with the school’s core pillars of personalized learning, community, and global vision.

Students represent their cultural heritage in various ways. For instance, “A Tapestry of Tales,” grade 3’s production, featured folktales from around the world, demonstrating their understanding of global storytelling and performing arts. Similarly, the Annual Elementary Chorus Festival in Busan saw 19 Dwight Lower School Chorus students participate in a collaborative event organized by the Korea International Music Educators Association. This festival celebrated cultural diversity through ensemble singing and brought together students from various backgrounds.

Creating or performing art significantly impacts students, providing them with valuable experiences and lessons. Participation in events like the Elementary Chorus Festival helps students improve their vocal skills, collaborate with different choral directors, and connect with a global network of young musicians. Grade 4 students, through their “Food and Blues” learning celebration, explored themes of migration by performing realistic fiction stories and original blues music, deepening their understanding of cultural blending.

Grade 1 students, through their production of “Stone Soup,” learned the importance of community and generosity. This performance, based on the well-known folktale told in different ways around the world, taught them the value of sharing and collaboration, emphasizing the joy of collective effort.

Visual art and performing art at Dwight Seoul are closely linked to the curriculum and our core pillars. Productions like “A Tapestry of Tales” allow students to personalize their learning by exploring unique cultural narratives. Events like the Elementary Chorus Festival and “Food and Blues” celebration foster community by bringing students together to share their artistic talents and cultural stories. These artistic endeavors underscore the school’s commitment to nurturing an inclusive environment that celebrates every student’s cultural background — embodying our global vision.

FAMILIES UNITE FOR DWIGHT SEOUL’S INTERNATIONAL SPRING FAIR

The Dwight School Seoul Annual International Spring Fair, held on Saturday, May 18, brought the entire community together to celebrate its rich diversity. Attendees enjoyed incredible cuisine from around the world and a vibrant Parade of Nations. Live musical performances featured a rock band, violinists, and singers, adding to the festive atmosphere. Young children delighted in bouncy castles, face painting, and numerous other activities. This joyous event truly showcased the unity and multicultural spirit of the Dwight School Seoul community.