Brittany Zhu – Celebrating Cultural Diversity Through Collaboration
MBA student, Xlnyu (Brittany) Zhu, can鈥檛 wait for this year鈥檚 celebration at Cape Breton University. Brittany will be one of the two emcees for the February 1 event, which will include exciting cultural performances, delicious authentic food, interactive displays, fireworks and more.
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Lunar New Year is one of the largest and most significant festivals in the Northeastern part of China, where Brittany grew up; but China isn鈥檛 the only country celebrating this great festival. Students from Singapore, Vietnam, Korea and many other countries are excited to come together in celebration at this year鈥檚 event.
鈥淭he name of the festival has been changed from Chinese New Year to Lunar New Year to reflect that this celebration belongs to everyone,鈥� says Brittany. 鈥淎nyone who would like to participate is invited and we can鈥檛 wait to highlight the cultural diversity that exists here at CBU.鈥�
Brittany says that being an MBA student at CBU has allowed her to work closely with classmates from all over the world, providing an understanding of the importance of inclusion and acceptance. 鈥淐ultural diversity not only enriches our lives and expands our horizons, but it also makes us more tolerant, understanding and respectful toward others,鈥� says Brittany.
The focus of Lunar New Year, Brittany explains, is to express love for your friends and family while providing good wishes for the new year. Although being away from her home and family at this time is challenging, Brittany says the warm atmosphere at CBU has made her and her friends feel welcome to celebrate the holiday here in Cape Breton.
Brittany would like to invite the entire 福利免费在线看 to join her for the Lunar New Year celebration. 鈥淲e would love to share our joy and best wishes for the new year with Cape Bretoners!鈥� says Brittany.