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Harvard College students honored, roasted, and performed for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dan Aykroyd, who was named Artist of the Year at the 24th Annual Cultural Rhythms Festival on Saturday.
The event, organized by the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, celebrates Harvard’s cultural and ethnic diversity through the artistic performances and culinary offerings from more than 60 student organizations.
First held under former University President Derek C. Bok, Cultural Rhythms has since expanded to include an afternoon roast of Aykroyd, a luncheon in Kirkland dining hall, a Food Festival in the Science Center, and two shows in Sanders Theater featuring songs, dances, and costumes from across the globe.
According to the afternoon show directors Jacqueline C. Hairston ’10 and Nworah B. Ayogu ’10, Cultural Rhythms requires months of planning by 15 interns and 2 staff members.
Counter said that Cultural Rhythms is now characterized by collaboration that crosses ethnic and cultural lines.