The Patchwork Dancers do Irish step dancing at Spates Hall Wednesday.Photo by Dennis Ryan

Aug. 22, 2003 — The Army observes days, weeks and months in honor of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans, to name just some of the people recognized. On Wednesday some cultures not previously recognized were celebrated on post.

The event at Spates Hall was called Multicultural Day and included food, music and artifacts from regions as diverse as Austria, Mexico, Greece, France and the Middle East.

Garrison Commander Col. Christopher Essig kicked off the festivities with a short speech.

"It's a little different format, a little different event," the colonel said. "We don't cover all of (the cultures) throughout the course of the year, so we decided to hit the ones we miss during the year."

Sgt. 1st Class Lynice Thorpe of the equal opportunity office was at Spates early helping to decorate.

"It's the first time for Multicul-tural Day," Thorpe said. "We want to bring awareness of different cultures. We have five entertainers and it will be more festive."Full Story

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