Last night, First Friday celebrations were held in downtown Greensboro. The above photo was taken in the cultural arts center, where there was music, art, and dance throughout the building. The above dancers are part of the Karenni ethnic group, a group with roots in Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand. Greensboro's population has diversified significantly over the last couple of decades. According to Guilford County Schools, more than 118 languages are spoken by students throughout the district, with Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, Arabic, and French among the most widely spoken. The languages spoken by the Karenni are Phare Pro Karen and Northern Pro. For younger generations, dance is a way to stay connected to community and is a universal language. These dancers were so talented. We know they are making their families proud.
If you want to learn more about the cultures of Greensboro, the Greensboro Cultural Center is a great place to go to learn about diversity in our city.
Happy Saturday!
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