177 students, parents and teachers from China celebrated their similarities and shared their differences at five campuses across Santa Clara County this week through an exchange program titled the “Young Cultural Ambassador Program,” created by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the Chinese Society of Education. At Katherine Smith Elementary School in Evergreen School District, 65 students were assigned to classrooms and teamed up with a “buddy” in order to get the full student experience. The visit culminated in an hour-long assembly, where the Chinese visitors showcased their talent in 14 different art forms, including kung fu, classical Chinese dance and singing.

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