Song, sax, poetry, and dance grace i-Night performance
Soulful saxophone, Bollywood dancing, singing, and spoken word poetry were some of the highlights at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s annual International Night (i-Night).
The event, held Feb. 21 in Harvard’s Smith Campus Center, was aimed at showcasing the talents, cultures, and diversity of the student community at Harvard and locally. It was organized by the Harvard Chan Student Government Association (HCSGA).
Watch an Instagram video featuring some i-Night performances.
The theme of this year’s i-Night was “One World, Many Stories.” Performances included:
- Stephanie De Avila Montaña and Rahul Basu, “The Phantom of HSPH,” Music of the Night (piano and song)
- Sophia (Guangzhao) Zhang, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, op. 66 (F. Chopin)
- M.S. Lakshmi Priya and M.S. Mahalakshmi, Karthak (Indian classical dance)
- Ishan Saha, “She Will Be Loved” (Maroon 5)
- Nathalie Timtchenko, “Being Human” (piano and voice)
- Srushti Gubbi, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” (Etta James)
- Alice Po-Ya Jan, “A Hundred Suns and Moons,” (Mandarin pop song)
- Nicholas Lai, “Effervescence” (piano improvisation)
- Disha Ganjegunte, “Names not numbers” (spoken word poetry)
- Rajeshwari Subramanian, Anoushka Dhru, and Smitha Viswanathan, “Desi Dancing Girls” (Bollywood dance)
“Every year, i-Night keeps getting bigger and better,” said Ganjegunte, HCSGA president, who has hosted the event for two years. “It’s amazing to witness how this event continues to evolve, bringing together a diverse group of students to celebrate our shared values and unique cultures. The energy, creativity, and passion that everyone brought to i-Night made it an unforgettable experience, and I’m honored to be part of an event that brings a little more Harvard Chan magic to the Boston community!”
– Photos by Sophie Greenebaum
