Traveling Around the World

Join Us for Traveling Around MJC: A Multi-Cultural Event!

Hosted by: ASMJC Senators Juliana Coronado, Parnian Hakimi, Nasya Menezes, Celeste Randolph, and Robbi Waln

Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: East Campus Quad (Outdoor Event)

Open to all MJC students, faculty, staff, and community members

Come celebrate diversity, culture, and community at Traveling Around MJC: A Multi-Cultural Event! Hosted by the ASMJC Senators, this exciting event aims to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity, and unity across our campus.

Whether you're a student, faculty member, or part of the community, we invite you to join us and explore the vibrant traditions from around the world.

The first 250 attendees to register at the event will receive a food voucher valued at $8.00 to enjoy a delicious meal from the Cinco De Mayo Food Truck!

Event Highlights

• Live Performances: Enjoy captivating dance performances and a guest speaker that highlight various cultural traditions.
• Cinco De Mayo Food Truck: Savor delicious Mexican cuisine at the Cinco De Mayo Food Truck! The first 250 attendees to register will receive an $8.00 food voucher to enjoy a tasty meal.
• Cultural Booths: Explore interactive booths showcasing cultural displays, henna art, traditional crafts, and more.
• Workshops & Activities: Participate in hands-on workshops like traditional dance lessons, language classes, and cultural storytelling sessions.
• Art & Photography Exhibit: View stunning student artwork and photography that celebrate cultural heritage and diversity.
• DJ Javi Lopez & Dancing: Dance to a lively mix of global music by DJ Javi Lopez and enjoy the energetic multicultural atmosphere.

The Program Schedule

5:00 PM – Event Begins & Check-in
5:15 PM – Welcome and Opening Remarks by ASMJC Senators
5:25 PM – Speaker: Gianna Smith, ASMJC President | Topic: Biracial
5:40 PM – Performance: Ricky LaTour’s Cradle of Sound Drum Ensemble
5:50 PM – Speaker: Suan Fuentes, Foundation CCC Student Ambassador Lead | Topic: Immigrant from El Salvador
6:05 PM – Performance: North African and Egyptian Dancers
6:15 PM – Speaker: Eric Ivory, Umoja Counselor | Topic: African American
6:30 PM – Performance: Ballet Folklorico
6:40 PM – Speaker: Mohammad Nasrat, Afghan Students Association Member | Topic: The Qualities of Afghan Culture That Bring Us Together in Western Society
6:55 PM – Speaker: SAACR Representative, Non-Profit | Topic: Asian American
7:10 PM – Performance: Enochs Filipino Club
7:20 PM – Speaker: Jacob De La Rosa, MJC Program Specialist | Topic: Native American
7:35 PM – Performance: Culture of Modesto High
7:45 PM – Speaker: Gustavo Castrejon, YCCD Student Trustee | Topic: Mexican American
8:00 PM – Closing Remarks

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Campus Life.