The JMP DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Action Team hosted a Cultural Quiz Game May 22 in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity. More than 100 JMPers logged on to participate. You can watch the Cultural Quiz Game recording here.
Trivia moderator, Robin BettersTrivia moderator, Robin Betters
JMP staff met in-person and online for trivia.JMP staff met in-person and online for trivia.
If you were not available to join the live game, you can still participate at your convenience and learn about world cultures by playing our on-demand game.
Quiz winners:
First Place received a handcrafted box that included a hand-painted Malika Mug from Morocco, a hand-dyed scarf from Thailand, Pyramid Tea, and a handwoven palm leaf basket from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Second Place received a cultural snack box with different popular snacks and treats directly from Greece.
Third Place received a handmade African hanging basket, which was expertly woven by hand by skilled women in Rwanda. It is created from dyed natural sisal fibers woven over a core of forest grasses.
Each winner also received an African Mancala Game, hand-carved in Ghana by artists in the Africa Heartwood Project network. Mancala is one of the oldest known board games in existence with origins dating back thousands of years.
What is World Day for Cultural Diversity?
In a world saturated with likes, shares, and endless scrolling, the human need for genuine connection feels more vital than ever. World Day for Cultural Diversity reminds us of the beauty and strength found in our global tapestry. On this day, we celebrate the amazing variety of cultures that make up our world. From food and music to holidays and traditions, this day is all about appreciating our differences. But it's not just about celebrating – it's also a reminder that talking to each other and learning from each other is the key to building a better future, together.
World Day for Cultural Diversity, observed annually on May 21, is a United Nations (UN) sanctioned observance day and the UN has asked people to spend the day learning about other cultures and sharing their own culture with others.
“Our DEI events committee aims to organize inclusive events celebrating diversity, promoting unity, and inspiring positive change," DEI Events Committee Chair Nick Shelton (@nick_shelton) said. "World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue Development epitomizes this vision, making it a special occasion we were more than willing to celebrate at JMP.”
