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Guatemala is represented Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day. (Reveena Igaya/Special to West Hawaii Today)
David Reese serves fish and chips at the England booth Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day.
Skye Lyau poses at the England photo booth Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day. (Photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Rachel Petriyenko poses at the Japan photo booth Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Faith Perriera, left and Mila Gallagher display Japanese culture Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day.
Guatemala is represented Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day.
Kailani Taylor poses with a saddle at the Big Island Paniolo booth Friday at Makua Lani’s International Day. For more photos, see page 9A. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
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Makua Lani Christian Academy students on Friday showcased their knowledge of selective countries and customs at the school’s International Day.

Five countries were represented, as well as the Big Island’s paniolo, through dance, crafts and food. The keiki, in grades junior kindergarten through four, and parents rotated through stations showcasing the cultures from the Big Island, Guatemala, Vietnam, Japan, Scotland and England, sampling cuisine from each region.

Principal Reagan Daniels said the school holds the annual event every October.

“The kids study the culture about their selected country. It represents the beauty of God’s people, all unique. It shows the imprint God has on all of these people,” said Daniels.