The Kennedy Center: Beyond Food & Fiestas: Creating Authentic Cultural Experiences in the Classroom

As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step further to incorporate the human context, you'll create truly memorable experiences that convey the vitality and vibrancy of a living culture. Some ideas are provided in this article.