Montverde Academy’s annual Diversity Fest returned in vibrant fashion this year, celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that make up our global community. Held on Friday, October 17, 2025, the event transformed the campus into a lively showcase of music, dance, food, and art from around the world. Students, families, faculty, and staff came together to share their heritage and learn from one another, reflecting MVA’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, understanding, and unity through cultural appreciation.
蒙特沃德学院一年一度的多元文化节在2025年以焕然一新的面貌成功回归，充分展现了构成我们全球社区的多元文化、传统与背景，彰显了校园对包容性与跨文化交流的持续承诺。活动于2025年10月17日（星期五）举行，校园由此化身为一场融合世界各地音乐、舞蹈、美食与艺术的综合性文化展演空间。学生、家长、教职员工共同参与，通过分享各自的文化遗产促进相互理解，充分体现了蒙特沃德学院致力于通过文化欣赏推动包容性、跨文化理解与社群凝聚力的核心价值观。
“Diversity Fest has been a longstanding tradition that started at Montverde Academy since I have been attending since Pre-K4,” said senior Koryn Scott. “My family is Jamaican, so it was exciting to see an event that celebrated different cultures—especially since Jamaican culture is all about sharing and having fun. My mom, Joan Scott, was one of the first people to cook homemade food for Diversity Fest. Her love language is cooking, and I would say she’s one of the best cooks I know. I think her decision to bring homemade food truly changed the Diversity Fest from just a celebration of culture to an immersive experience that felt warm and inclusive. This 2025 Diversity Fest being my last one, I felt so much pride seeing how far it has come in terms of decorations, preparation, and presentation. It was such a fun experience, and I’m proud of how much it has grown.”
“从我在蒙特沃德学院就读学前班以来，多元文化节便已成为一项延续多年的传统，”高年级毕业班学生Koryn Scott表示。“我的家庭来自牙买加，因此能够参与这样一个庆祝多元文化的活动令我倍感振奋，尤其是牙买加文化本身就强调分享与欢乐。我的母亲Joan Scott是最早为该活动提供自制传统菜肴的参与者之一。对她而言，烹饪是一种表达关爱的方式，而我认为她堪称我所认识中最出色的厨师之一。她选择带来亲手制作的美食，使多元文化节从单纯的文化展示升华为一种温暖且具包容性的沉浸式体验。今年我是最后一次参与该活动，我深感自豪地见证了其在布置、筹备及整体呈现方面的显著提升。这不仅是一次难忘的经历，也让我由衷为这一传统的持续发展感到骄傲。”
Koryn’s sister Kaylah, MVA Class of 2019, returned to this year’s Diversity Fest to help her family with the Jamaican tent. "It was wonderful to return and see how much Diversity Fest has grown!" she shared. "It’s so important, and truly beautiful, to see everyone coming together to celebrate and uplift diversity. The Jamaican tent really delivered this year, with people circling back for seconds.”
Koryn的姐姐Kaylah（蒙特沃德学院2019届毕业生）也重返活动现场，协助管理牙买加主题展棚。“能够重返校园并见证多元文化节的蓬勃发展令人欣喜，”她表示，“看到全体成员齐聚一堂，共同庆祝并弘扬文化多样性，这一场景既意义深远又极具感染力。今年的牙买加展棚反响热烈，许多参与者甚至多次返回品尝美食。”
Another alum, Zihao “Max” Zhang, Class of 2025, returned to perform the Dragon Dance with the Chinese Student Union, a dance he had also performed while an officer for the club during his time at MVA. “I was very amazed by our Diversity Fest this year, especially our K-pop Dance Club and the Chinese Student Union,” said Max. “It was a great blessing for me to witness and be involved in the performances!”
此外，2025届毕业生张子豪（英文名“Max”）亦受邀返校，与中国学生会共同表演舞龙节目。他曾于在校期间担任该社团干部，并曾参与同类演出。“我对本届多元文化节的整体表现印象深刻，特别是K-pop舞蹈俱乐部与中国学生会的演出，”Max表示，“能够亲身参与并见证这些精彩表演，对我而言是一份难得的荣誉。”
As the night came to a close, the energy and joy that filled the campus served as a powerful reminder of the beauty found in diversity and connection. What began years ago as a small celebration has grown into a cherished tradition that continues to unite students, alumni, families, and faculty from around the world. Through shared stories, flavors, and performances, Diversity Fest 2025 once again highlighted what makes the MVA community so special—a spirit of inclusion, respect, and pride in the many cultures that together make Montverde Academy a truly global family.
随着活动圆满落幕，校园内洋溢的热情与喜悦再次凸显了文化多样性与人际联结所带来的积极影响。这项始于小型庆典的活动，历经多年发展已成长为一项备受珍视的传统，持续凝聚着来自世界各地的学生、校友、家庭成员及教职员工。通过共享的文化叙事、风味体验与艺术展演，2025年多元文化节再度彰显了蒙特沃德学院社区的独特精神---即对包容、尊重以及多元文化共融的坚定承诺，充分展现了其作为真正全球化教育共同体的卓越特质。