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USPFO Dance Group brought culture from the Philippines through music and dance. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Ethnos brings appreciation of cultures to students for the 30th year

November 7, 2022 by Daniel Curd

International Student Association celebrated its 30th anniversary of its annual show, Ethnos, in Boone Family Theater this weekend. The show featured 17 different acts, bringing culture from around the world. The night ended with a song of worship, sung in many different languages.

Students in the K-Pop Choom act brought some of the sounds of traditional Korean Pop to the stage. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Lady Raga dance to Indian pop music decorated in dancing skirts and jewelry. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The J-Pop act brought music from the Japanese pop scene and danced in Hello Kitty merchandise. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

USPFO Dance Group brought culture from the Philippines through music and dance. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The HOA Rahi Dance Group presents dances from the island of Tahiti. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Back to the Motherland brought members from different African countries to express the importance of peace. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Takuma Tsuneki (’21) and Felix Mbikogbia (’21) host the 2022 Ethnos show. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The Somos Cultura took the stage with beautiful flamencas. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Natalie Silva, junior kinesiology major from Kyle, sings Mexico en la Piel by Luis Miguel. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Jackson Dodd, freshman accounting major from Sweetwater, does a handstand in the Sanctify act. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The night closes with members of different acts coming together to worship. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Novela Bachata act dance at the curtain call. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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