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International Story Share Festival Proved To Be A Unique Journey for Attendees

by: Christy Skeen

It is no secret. Phoenix College is known to embrace and thrive on its unique culture and diversity.

On a campus where more than 40 different languages are spoken and approximately 1,800 students represent countries other than United States, the college campus is a central hub for those seeking international and cultural awareness and/or activities.

Since 1920, Phoenix College has promoted the education and understanding of all people, nationalities and customs and it is evident that this solid tradition still holds true today.

Aside from the everyday gestures of compassion and acceptance, Phoenix College most recently held the International Story Share Festival, a unique event where cultures came together through the art of oral history.

Audience members received a true taste of cultures from around the world through the words of Phoenix College students. This truly fascinating event showcased 11 original stories written by English 107 students who speak English as their second language. Native languages included Spanish, Persian, Amehirc, Begali, American Sign Language (ASL) and Arabic, Nuer.

The following stories were selected by students from Reading 91 and presented by Communications 080 and Communications 120 students.

• Aztec Legend
  
• The Best Gift When I Was Young
  
• Florencia’s Treasure
  
• The Fox and the Scorpion
  
• The King’s Day
  
• Life and Death
  
• My Mother Told Me a Story
  
• PopocatePetl and Itztlacihuac
  
• The Power of Unity
  
• The Filial Daughter Sim Chung
  
• The Fancy Girl