International Night with CREATE

On March 27, 2012 CREATE Arts Center was proud to participate in Eastern Middle School's International Night 2012! As part of their tour around the world theme, we provided the instruction and the materials for a mask making project that showcased 5 different countries.

Venetian Carnivale mask

Ndebele tribal mask, decorated with marker and gold sequins

Selected masks from Mexico, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Italy and Japan were decorated with feathers, sequins, pipe cleaners, markers and raffia! Each child who visited our table learned a brief history of the mask they chose, along with its purpose and cultural significance.

Featured countries and masks:

• Mexican animal masks & ‘Day of the Dead’ (El Dio de los Muertos) skull masks
• South African Ndebele Tribe folk art masks
• Puerto Rican vejigante coconut masks
• Venetian Carnivale masks from Italy
• Japanese Noh or Nogaku theatrical masks

CREATE Executive Director Heena Genti (standing) with a group of eager students

Many thanks to the team at Eastern Middle School. We hope to see you next year!