Fascinating cultures come alive at Bonsall West

Children join belly dance performer Carie Edner in an effort to learn at an international cultural event held at Bonsall West Elementary School on Oct. 16. Belly dancing was seen first in the Middle East and Egypt. Shane Gibson photos (Children join belly dance performer Maria Simon in an effort to learn at an international cultural event held at Bonsall West Elementary School on Oct. 16. Belly dancing was seen first in the Middle East and Egypt. Shane Gibson photos)

Neera Makhni serves an Indian dish called poori aloo at Bonsall West Elementary School's multi-cultural event on Oct. 16. Poori aloo is a potato and bread recipe popular in the country of India.

Moeaga Faletoi of Samoan heritage helps serve Pacific Island foods during an international cultural event held at Bonsall West Elementary School on Oct. 16.

Families attending Bonsall West Elementary School's multi-cultural event had the opportunity to sample foods of the Pacific Islands.

Dasha Kulyasova, 6, wears a traditional Russian garment during the international cultural event hosted by Bonsall West Elementary School's PTA on Oct. 16.

Zumba dancers perform during the international cultural event held at Bonsall West Elementary School. Zumba incorporates traditional Latin dance choreography.

Carie Edner performs a belly dance routine during a multi-cultural event held at Bonsall West Elementary School on Oct. 16. Belly dancing was seen first in the Middle East and Egypt.

A belly dancer performs in a traditional garment for guests attending the international cultural event hosted by the Bonsall West Elementary PTA.