Spectators learn about culture

Fuqua School took on an international flavor when The Fabulous Chinese Acrobats came to campus. 

The Fuqua School PTSA sponsored the program, which combined astounding feats of skill, focus and athleticism with teaching moments of Chinese culture, language and history. 

Fuqua School has had an International program for many years, and this was an opportunity for students to learn more about their classmates’ homeland.

Fuqua School students K– 2, as well as some additional community members, attended the program. 

“We love welcoming visitors to our campus.  I’m so glad that the eighth-grade students from Central Virginia Christian School and some of the area’s homeschool students accepted our invitation and were able to join us for this special program,” Christy Murphy, director of Admissions at Fuqua School, said. 

“We are grateful to the PTSA for sponsoring this program and are thankful to be able to share it with others.” 

Audience members watched as the acrobats performed with everything from yo-yos to hoops to umbrellas, bringing aspects of Chinese culture to life. 

“I think that the Chinese acrobats were amazing —the culture was interesting, and the outfits were fabulous!” seventh-grade student Catherine Rutherford said.