A Festival of World Music and Dance at A Taste of Sharon's Diversity

The Lions Clubs International and the International Rotary Foundation are both celebrating 100 years throughout this year. Their “gift” to the town in commemoration of this milestone can be seen in the pole banners that are going up throughout the center of town. While both clubs knew how diverse and special the Town of Sharon truly is – it is amazing to see it represented in the banners. If you don't find a banner representing your heritage, you have not been forgotten! The "All are welcome here" banner is there to cover any and all cultures not shown on individual banners.

In addition, The Sharon Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Sharon are delighted to invite you to a celebration on Sunday, May 21 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Mark your calendars now for A Taste of Sharon’s Diversity – it is sure to be an event enjoyed by all ages. Admission to this event is $20 per adult, $10 for teens age 13-18 and seniors age 65+, children age 12 and younger are free. All fees during the event go to offset the cost of the celebration and the banners that are hung throughout town center.

Spend your afternoon with us and enjoy the many talented performers at the world festival of music and dance held in the auditorium. Listen to the beautiful sounds of the Sharon Chinese Gu-Zheng Group, the music of Zimbabwe with the Tungurura Marimba Ensemble, a medley of Indian Folk Music from the RASA School of Music, a trip around the world with performances from students from the Sharon Music Academy, a variety of musical styles from Temple Israel’s Shir Rhythm a cappella, and a performance of music from Spain, Eastern Europe, and Mexico by the Sharon High School Concert Band. The musical performances are intertwined with step dancing from the Haley School of Irish Dance, Yi ethnic group dance from China with The Spice Moms, Bollywood style dancing with the Indian American Association of Sharon Dancers, and classical Indian dance by Arthi Vijayakumar.

The Sharon Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Sharon truly hope you enjoy the banners and that you join us for A Taste of Sharon’s Diversity on May 21. We are so thankful for the support of the Town of Sharon’s Board of Selectman, the town and school administrators and a special thank you to our major sponsors who made this possible: Herb Chambers Lexus, Sharon Credit Union, Dedham Savings Bank, Eastern Bank, The Kinraide Family Foundation, Republic Services and Staples.

For questions or to learn more about how you might volunteer for the event, please contact co-chairs Eileen Cohen at erc1@comcast.net or Dave Clifton at diclifton@comcast.net.

If you would like to be a supporting patron of this wonderful celebration, please send your tax-deductible donation to Sharon Celebrates Diversity, P.O. Box 114, Sharon, MA 02067. Checks should be made payable to The Rotary Club of Sharon Charitable Fund with a memo noting “Sharon Celebrates Diversity”. Any amount will be most appreciated. Let us know if you wish to be included.

Stay up to date with all that is happening by visiting and liking us on Facebook @SharonMA.Lions.Rotary and stay tuned to Sharon Community TV for updates on the diversity celebration. Join in the fun and share your own pictures showing the diversity of Sharon – tag your photos #SharonCelebratesDiversity when you post.