Foxboro Elementary School celebrated Hispanic heritage through a special assembly featuring the Brazilian dance and music group Sambo Fogo, according to a October 29 report by the Davis School District.
The performance provided students with an opportunity to experience Brazilian culture through music and dance while celebrating the Hispanic and Latino heritage represented throughout the school community.
The student population at Foxboro includes families with roots in 13 countries and territories, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil, Ecuador, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.
Students shared how their heritage shapes their lives through traditions, languages, and family experiences. Kamila, a student with Mexican heritage, noted that her household speaks both Spanish and English and that she enjoys celebrating Día de los Muertos. She stated that celebrating her parents' cultures makes her proud.
Gabriela, who also has family roots in Mexico, expressed pride in the beauty of her culture and traditions. Ashley, whose family is from Honduras, mentioned that one of her favorite traditions is Kids' Day and one of her favorite foods is baleadas.
Events such as the Sambo Fogo assembly are intended to create opportunities for students to experience different cultures through the arts. By highlighting student stories and traditions, the school aims to celebrate classmates' backgrounds and strengthen connections within the school community.
