Sûre, and I also want to include the friendship I established unexpectedly with the 81 year old man. “In this social event, I got the opportunity to chat with people from diverse background, and was able to meet a great friend with wisdom. Through conversations, I knew more about the stories and history of this country, and could see this city with a local's lens.”

The Thunderbirds' 41st Annual Grand-Midsummer Powwow is New York City's largest Native American celebration which takes place in Queens County Farm. On Saturday July 27, 2019, the J-1 interns of the Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP, www.theccip.com) were able to experience the Native American culture.

Every year, as many as 40 different Native Americans nations participate in this event and bring in many visitors. During this ceremony, the participants dressed in their traditional costumes while they danced, sang, and drummed. Along with this, the interns were able to taste traditional Native American foods and admire the exhibits with Native American arts.

Student Stella from the University of Hong Kong commented, "I did not expect to see something like this during my internship. It was very different from the other activities I experienced here. The performances from today left a lasting impression of the diversity of New York City."

"I got the opportunity to chat with people from diverse background, and was able to meet a great friend with wisdom. Through conversations, I knew more about the stories and history of this country, and could see this city with a local's lens," added Stella.