DUNBAR CULTURAL SOCIETY CULTURE FAIR 2007

• Requirements for Country Displays:
  -- Population
  -- Form of Government
  -- Capital City
  -- Largest City(s)
  -- Major religions
  -- Current Leader(s)
  -- Date established (as a nation)
  -- Important Historical Figures
  -- Major sources of GNP (e.g. tourism, major exports, etc.)
  -- Natural resources
  -- Geographical features
  -- Indigenous Animal(s)
  --Current Events (Not just a title - include an explanation)

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• Also on your boards:
  -- You must have a map of the world, showing where your country is, AND a map of your country.
  -- Font sizes must be 16 or larger
  -- All photos need labels
  -- You must have a flag of your country
  -- You must have 10 or more large pictures that illustrate the culture of the country, such as clothing, architecture, etc.
  -- You should have artifacts to display, but don't bring really expensive things because they COULD disappear. You will need to guard your stuff.

***If you need TVs, VCRs, DVDs, you MUST plan this ahead and e-mail Ms. Azzarito or Mrs. Williams. Please round up your own small CD players and extension cords. Your whole display should fit on a standard size display board. You will be given these boards.

***Your board MUST be completed and turned in on Monday, March 6th in room 712 by 3:30. A list will be posted outside of room 709 and 712 that says which boards are accepted and which ones have issues. If there are changes to be made, you will have a week to complete the changes and re-turn them in on March 13 in room 712 by 3:30.

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• Performances:
  -- If you want to do a performance, you must tell or e-mail Ms. Williams.
  -- Performances should last no more than 4 minutes.
  -- Any music must be on CD. If you need help with this, see Mrs. Williams. Music must be turned in 2 weeks before the fair to Mrs. Williams ON CD.
  --- Performances must be practiced so that there is no down time. People should be in costume and ready to go on time. There will be a definite order and we will not vary from that.
  -- All performers must attend the rehearsal the day before the fair (We will be setting up the library that day anyway!). Rehearsal is at 4 p.m.

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LAST MINUTE INFO FOR THE CULTURE FAIR

• March 25 Schedule:
  2:00 Booth Set-up
  4:00 Performance Practice
  We will stay until we  get done!

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• Board Re-dos:
  -- If your board need corrections, you must RESUBMIT if on or before Wednesday, March 14. Everything on the list must be fixed.

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• Booths:
  -- Booths MUST be totally set up on Sunday.
  -- You will need a table cloth or material to cover your table to the ground to hide your "stuff".
  -- You must bring your own CD player, extension cords, etc.
  -- If your booth needs technology, we must know by Monday, March 12!
  -- Each booth needs a stamp or stickers to stamp the participants' passports. We have over 600 participants!

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• Missing class:
  -- You are responsible for all work that you miss because of the fair. You must get your work AHEAD OF TIME!!!! You MUST get your make-up work done within a week, or even quicker!

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• Performances Finalization:
  -- You must finalize your performance plans with Mrs. William on e-mail or in person by Monday, March 12.
  -- Mrs. Williams MUST have your music on CD by Monday, March 12.

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• Food:
  -- Each person MUST bring some food each day. If you can divide it up into some for each block, that is even better. We probably won't have any way to heat things up or keep things cold, so consider that as well. If there's anyway to have parents drop some off later (heated) that would be great.
  -- If the food contains ANY MEAT or ANY NUTS, you must make a list of the meat and nuts that are in it. MANY people have allergies and could die! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
  -- Be sure you know the NAME of the dish (and how to spell it) so you can write it down on the day of the fair.
  -- Put your name on your dishes and take them home each night!
  -- We have 600 people that want to eat! Bring LOTS of food!
  -- PACK YOUR OWN LUNCH, SNACKS, & DRINKS BOTH DAYS!
  -- ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OUTSIDE THE FOOD AREA. The library has new carpet and we cannot take a chance! First offense, you lose the food. Repeat offenses, we will ask you to go back to class.

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• Behaviors:
  -- While "immigrants" are at the fair, you need to be there be attentive, and help them learn about your country.
  -- Greet all visitors with the language of your country (You may have to research this ahead of time). Also say good-bye in the language of your country.
  -- Pay attention to the TIME (wear a watch) and the food work schedule. Be on time for your duty!
  -- During performances, be quiet, courteous, and attentive.

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• Appropriate Dress:
  -- While we ENCOURAGE native dress, please keep in mind that the school dress code still applies.

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CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE UNTIL 5PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27, FOR CLEAN-UP. NO EXCUSES! YOU MUST BE THERE!!!!!