Global Enrichment Festival

The Global Enrichment Festival is an annual, day-long festival celebrating cultural diversity and global citizenship at USM. Hosted by the Parents' Association, the festival features a global village of educational and interactive cultural booths, a performance stage where students and visiting artists can perform their native songs and dances, and global cuisine throughout the week for lunch. If you have questions, or want to get involved, please contact the Parents' Association.

A student smiles as a volunteer puts a traditional African hat on her head.
Traditional Japanese Taiko drummers perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.
A group of parent volunteers pose for a photo in their cultural attire.
Lower School students try Chinese calligraphy during the Global Enrichment Festival.
Traditional Irish dancers perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.
Preschool students pose for a photo with props from a Columbia-themed booth in the Global Village.
A bagpipe band performs during the Global Enrichment Festival.
Two young students pose for a photo in the Global Village.
Musicians from Mexico smile for a photo while wearing traditional outfits.
Students pose for a photo in the Serbian booth in the Global Village.
A student smiles while serving traditional Serbian food in the Global Cafe.
Students perform a traditional Filipino dance at the Global Stage.
A women wearing a brightly colored floral dress dances at the Global Stage.
Students perform a French ballet dance during the Global Enrichment Festival.
Two men perform in a small German band with drums and an accordion.
Students perform a traditional Bollywood dance during the Global Enrichment Festival.
Dancers from Mexico perform during the annual Global Enrichment Festival.
Students perform a traditional dance from an Eastern European nation.
Students pose for a photo in the Germany booth.

Global Village

During the Global Enrichment Festival, the Middle School and Upper School gyms are transformed into a United Nations village with country booths and displays featuring cultural traditions, information about each nation, hands-on activities, and displays of student projects and artwork.

Global Cuisine

Students enjoy a variety of ethnic cuisines and global bites expertly prepared and served by HandCut Foods during lunch. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to indulge in culinary pleasures and broaden their palette, bringing a savory twist to the exuberant festivities of the Global Enrichment Festival.

Global Stage

Showcasing global music and dance is a way that the festival helps celebrate the cultural diversity within USM and around the globe. Students, families, and outside groups perform throughout the day and share their incredible global talents with our community.