Come and celebrate International Day at Tyler Junior College with cultural exhibitions, international music, entertainment, food fair, and arts and crafts from countries all around the world!
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apache Rooms, Rogers Student Center, TJC Main Campus
Admission: Free (open to the public)
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8:00 a.m. |
Exhibition Opens |
With Music from Around World |
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9:00 a.m. |
Opening of the Program |
Dr. M. Khosrowshahi |
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9:05 a.m. |
Songs of Israel |
Neal Katz |
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9:20 a.m. |
Bagpiper (Act I) |
Jimmy Mitchell |
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9:40 a.m. |
Magic Show |
David Gish |
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10:00 a.m. |
Belly Dance |
Amber Gamal |
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10:15 a.m. |
Indian Rajasthani Folk Dance: Rangilo maro dholna |
Rachael Dickson |
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10:20 a.m. |
Lavani Folk Dance of Maharashtra |
Victoria Dickson |
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10:35 a.m. |
Africa Dance (Act I) |
Africa Soul International |
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11:05 a.m. |
International Fashion Show and Group Pictures (Act I) |
Dr. M. Khosrowshahi |
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11:10 a.m. |
Sirtaki (Greek Dance) |
Natalie, Haley, Brianna, Reagan |
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11:15 a.m. |
Art of Belly Dance (Act I) |
Lauren Raqs |
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11:30 a.m. |
Exhibition Official Ceremony |
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11:35 a.m. |
National Anthem |
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11:40 a.m. |
Presentation of the Governor’s Proclamation and Introduction of Guests of Honor |
Dr. Juan Mejia, CEO and President |
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Special Remarks, Guest of Honor: Judge Nathaniel Moran |
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11:50 a.m. |
Juggling (Act I) |
Spencer Androli |
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12:00 p.m. |
Apache Steel Pan Ensemble |
Tom McGowan, Director |
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12:25 p.m. |
Hula Dance (Act IV) |
Jessica Kubena |
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12:40 p.m. |
African Peace Dance (Act I) |
Taylor, Najah, Kayla, and AD |
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1:00 p.m. |
African Dance (Act II) |
Africa Soul International |
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1:30 p.m. |
Magic Show |
David Gosh |
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1:45 p.m. |
Belly Dance |
Amber Gamal |
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2:00 p.m. |
"Mi Son" - Salsa dance; "Paper Moon" - Swing Dance |
ARTrageous Studios Dancers |
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2:10 p.m. |
International Immersions by International Alumni |
Dr. Kasonde Musoma |
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2:30 p.m. |
Art of Belly Dancing (Act II) |
Lauren Raqs |
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2:45 p.m. |
Juggling (Act II) |
Spencer Androli |
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2:55 p.m. |
International Fashion Show and Group Pictures (Act II) |
Spencer Androli |
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3:05 p.m. |
Yoga Demos |
TJC's Yoga Class |
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3:20 p.m. |
Bagpiper (Act II) |
Jimmy Mitchell |
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3:45 p.m. |
Sirtaki (Greek Dance; Act II) |
Natalie, Haley, Brianna, Reagan |
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4:00 p.m. |
African Peace Dance (Act II) |
Taylor, Najah, Kayla, and AD |
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4:10 p.m. |
Lyrical Dance |
Footlights Studio |
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4:20 p.m. |
Open Stage |
Talented Artists |
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5:00 p.m. |
Adjournment |
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Other Attractions
Prof. Sharon Kyser will have her therapeutic dog (George) – English Labrador Retriever - to be loved during Day.
Passport Applications
During International Day on April 19th, the U.S. Passport Office will have a table with passport applications. You may apply for your passport or renew it. No appointment is necessary.
Country Exhibits
There will be over forty countries represented as well as other educational exhibits. Some examples of the countries are Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Cameron, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Holland, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Louisiana, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Texas, Thailand, Turkey, and others.
For any questions, contact Dr. M. Khosrowshahi at 903-510-2279 and/or mkho@tjc.edu