On May 5, Tara Elementary School held a celebration of art and Asian culture,“ on what also is known in Japan as “Children’s Day.” Themed “A Knight for the Arts,” families saw Asian-inspired artwork by Tara’s students and enjoyed a buffet dinner catered by Nam Fong Restaurant and student music and dance performances.
Emma Barnes' picture was selected for the Embracing Our Differences display.
Student artwork featured Asian-inspired designs.
Gabriella Ramirez-Barrero spends time with her mom, Luz Barrero.
Jessica Dolan, 7, warms up for the musical performance, at which she performs a hula dance.
Alexis, Samantha, Daniel, Austyn and Aidan Suter enjoy time together.
Braden River High School's Siena Ho Shue serves chocolate-covered fortune cookies to guests.
Emma Barnes, a fourth-grader, makes sure to show her mom, Becca, her featured artwork.
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Asian Women's Club bring Asian artifacts and items for students to see.
Amber Kelley and Dustin Johnson, right, bring their son Ayden Demoran, center.
Marianne Schwartz, 10, joins her nephew Bobby Pike, also 10, and his dad, Jason Pike.
Lauren Costello, 10, sings in the chorus and has a narrator role in the musical performance.
Braden River High's Easton Evans and Gina Burr dish out egg rolls.
Theresa and Haylen Hang oversee the buffet provided by Theresa's brother-in-law, Hoa Hang, owner of Nam Fong Restaurant.
Beatrix Turner, a fifth-grader, passes out programs.
