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when the beat rumbles Everyone comes together as one people,” said Monica Rodrigues of the Multicultural Center. “The Carnwal wa^ great. Lots of people came and spent the evening dancing,” said Paula Toledo, pre- med student. “There was a band and dancers and a Brazilian parade; people were dancing ail over the [SMC] ballroom.” “It was good to see everyone participating. The performances were great and people got out and danced,” said Carmen Ochoa, an International Studies/Spanish major. “The African Culture night was also fun. You should have seen the children dancing — there was so much energy in it,” Ochoa said. “There were several activiik> i<n the Park Blocks in conjunction with the international fesli\ ilies. Rodrigues said. Food and music enlivened the noon hour as students danced aiul ate, enjoying the traditions ol various cultures. “Food is an important part of many cultures. It is another ua\ of learning about how people are." Rodrigues said. May was filled with celebrations and lectures focused on international students and their respective cultures. “We came together as one people- we shared, we learned,” Grimanis said. Pftolo by Ian Beckett Stor-t/ btj Thorton