Four recitals and no funerals (thus far)

Whew! Four recitals completed without major incident! All our kindergarten classes did a great job with their performances -- from ballet and violin to English songs and plays. Today, the elementary students had their English recital. The first graders gave speeches, the second graders performed in two musicals, and the third graders presented country reports. Here's some photos from the kindergarten recitals -- it was so hectic at the elementary recital that I didn't take a single picture, but hopefully someone else did! (Also, three more days until my parents arrive!)

Outside the school, a vendor set up to sell flowers and candy bouquets for families to give their little performers. Check out this baller Pikachu bouquet!

Upon arriving at school, the kids went to their classrooms where the teachers put them in elaborate hair, make-up, and costumes. The kids went back and forth from the auditorium to their classrooms and only met their parents after the show was completely over. It was a little bizarre. Even without the students and the recitals being split into thirds, the auditorium was packed. Some parents arrived more than THREE HOURS EARLY to save a spot.

The five year olds were definitely the cutest. The costumes for the first dance were a little ridiculous, but in a good way.

The fives' second set of costumes was much better, in my opinion.

Here's some photos from the sixes and sevens!

Playing hand drums and dancing.

Another teacher and I made this huge lion for her play!

These are traditional Korean drums.

Playing xylophones and singing.

Ballet

So fun. So exciting. So glad it's over.