Celebrating St. George’s Day
California University of Pennsylvania junior computer science major Dominic Sero-Asturi fences with senior English literature major Shane Davis during the St. George’s Day celebration at California University of Pennsylvania Tuesday.Students celebrated with food, dancing, fencing and displaying local authors’ works.
California University of Pennsylvania freshman Spanish education major Jaclynn Sell and senior international studies major Jean Mervius participate in a medieval dance lesson on Tuesday, April 5 for St. George’s Day.
Ruth Morrisson of Bellevue spins at the St. George’s Day event at California University of Pennsylvania. St. George’s Day is a holiday that honors St. George, who was a knight. In addition, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared the holiday the International Day of Books, so the event was held in Manderino Library. For St. George’s Day in modern tradition, people exchange books.
California University of Pennsylvania students celebrated St. George’s Day Tuesday. It is an event that honors St. George, who was a knight. At right, junior computer science major Dominic Sero-Asturi fences with senior English literature major Shane Davis. At top, freshman Spanish education major Jaclynn Sell and senior international studies major Jean Mervius participate in a medieval dance lesson. For more about St. George’s Day, watch a video at www.observer-reporter.com.