It was an evening of cultural celebration and Silversword pride.
Scores of students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathered at Chaminade’s campus April 11 for “International Extravaganza,” which featured performances from Ka Ipu Kukui Me Ka ‘ie ‘ie: the Hawaiian Club, the Taotao Marianas Club, the Filipino Club, and Lumana‘i O Samoa.
The annual event on the Sullivan Family Library Lawn is always a big hit.
And this year was no exception.
Victoria Zembik ’26, who is president of the Chaminade Student Government Association, said student cultural clubs spent months preparing for the special evening.
“A lot of the performers are seniors and this was their big send-off,” she said. “One of the biggest highlights of this year’s event is that they always top their performances from previous semesters, which I absolutely love.”
International Extravaganza aims to showcase the cultural traditions and diversity of the Chaminade community through performances. Zembik said lots of time, passion and sweat go into preparing for and organizing the event.
“It gives students, regardless of their major or cultural background, a chance to meet, connect, and build community,” the Nursing major added.
“It’s a space where they bring a piece of themselves, their families, and their heritage to the stage.”
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Zembik added her focus for the event was making sure everything went smoothly behind the scenes so that the spotlight was on the performers.
“They’re the ones who really seal the deal and make this event as extravagant as it is,” she said. “This event wouldn’t be as successful without the dedication and commitment of the students. That’s why I work hard to make sure it’s worthy of their time—because they give so much of theirs to make it unforgettable.”
