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International Day Recap: One World, One Family
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As AI makes knowledge more accessible than ever, the meaning of education is evolving. Beyond simply knowing answers, what matters more is understanding diversity and building real connections with the world.
At CIS, our annual International Day brings cultures from around the globe into the campus. Through authentic experiences, students explore differences, understand one another, and feel what it truly means to be one world.
With over 30 themed booths, students from different divisions presented cultures from around the world through interactive and immersive experiences.
ECE
India | Cuba | Turkey | Australia
Through colorful costumes, music, and playful activities, our youngest learners brought cultures to life in the most joyful and engaging way.
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Elementary
Spain | Italy | Greece | Russia
Mexico | Canada
From games and crafts to food experiences, students actively engaged with visitors, developing confidence and cross-cultural communication skills.
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Secondary School
China | USA | Bangladesh
Older students explored deeper cultural contexts, including history and social perspectives, building a more global outlook through discussion and exchange.
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International Food Booths
From authentic dishes to creative desserts, a wide variety of global flavors added another layer of excitement to the day.
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International Sports Experience
Cricket, a sport rooted in Commonwealth countries, drew strong interest on campus and brought a distinctive international sporting atmosphere to the event.
Meanwhile, tennis and basketball activities invited families to join in. With guidance from coaches, parents and children played together, making sports another way to connect.
Beyond the booths, music and performances filled the campus with energy throughout the day.
W Hall Stage
On the stage of the W Hall, group performances from classes and clubs brought dynamic energy to the audience.
The opening ceremony also featured a speech by our distinguished guest, Mr. Jericho Cui, Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Pearl River Delta (CanCham PRD).
This was followed by an orchestral opening, along with choir and dance performances from students across all divisions, showcasing their talents on one shared stage.
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The international costume show became a moving cultural highlight, with students proudly presenting traditional outfits from around the world.
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The finale brought everyone together with a full-cast performance of We Are the World, as voices from the stage and audience united in a shared moment.
Open Stage
The open stage featured student solo performances, creating a more relaxed and interactive atmosphere where the boundary between performers and audience disappeared.
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The charity raffle remains a meaningful tradition at CIS events.
All proceeds will be donated to the CIEO Guangdong Jiayou Education Development Foundation to support educational initiatives in schools and communities.
Special thanks to our Diamond Sponsors for their generous support, making this initiative even more impactful.
Diamond Sponsor Introduction
International Day at CIS is more than an event—it is a space where cultures meet, ideas are shared, and connections are built.
Through these experiences, students learn to understand differences, express themselves, and engage with the world around them.
This reflects CIS’s mission:
“Innovate Today, Lead Tomorrow”—
nurturing globally minded learners with the vision and leadership to shape the future.