The Japanese Club was onstage in the Galleria when we walked into Chief Sealth International High School‘s annual Multicultural Night, midway through a lineup of performances that had begun with the resurgent Mariachi program. While dancing and music continued, schoolmates, families, and other community members continued to mingle:

For some, it was a photo-op occasion:

Back onstage, Charlie Loper from the Sealth GSA presented a spoken-word performance – we caught part on video:

The Asian Culture Association followed:

Here’s a video excerpt:

The Sealth BSU had T-shirts to sell:

And the performances closed with a breakdancing quartet:

The party didn’t break up immediately. On the sidelines near the stage, a public invitation to prom, with signs, drew cheers and applause. The Galleria continued to pulse with energy as we headed toward the door, back out into the warm spring evening. Thanks to Sealth activities director Sarah Martin for the invitation, and to the students for sharing their talent and passion.