In Spanish-themed clothing and drawn-on mustaches, Jhesuar Guirola (left), Mia Romero and Erick Navas sit with their classmates backstage to eat dinner before their performance on Monday, Nov. 19. The Edison Elementary School kindergarteners are preparing to do a bullfighting-inspired dance for the school’s annual Cultural Celebration which featured a variety of performances and potluck dinner. Sarah Wolpoff|Westmore News
Dalilah Chavez, a 2-year-old enjoying the evening with her family, takes a brief break from dancing around the gymnasium to smile for the camera. Sarah Wolpoff|Westmore News
After dinner, fifth-grader Sofia Rangel (left) and fourth-grader Kamila Jimenez wait patiently for the show to begin. Sarah Wolpoff|Westmore News
In between student acts, guest Bollywood performer Gargi Bagchi wears vibrant Indian garb and dances across the stage. Sarah Wolpoff|Westmore News
Fourth-grader Joaquin Silveira waves the Brazilian flag as he and several other sharply dressed Edison School students gather in the school’s hallway. Courtesy of Carolee Brakewood
Adorned in Mexican masks and outfits, kindergarteners perform a circular dance on a brightly lit stage. Courtesy of Carolee Brakewood
Edison Elementary School Principal Ivan Tolentino fronts the line of other helpers serving families food from the buffet. The potluck dinner featured dishes from the diverse student body families’ native countries. Courtesy of Carolee Brakewood
