Zanook Festival Nostalgia Throwback
Zanook Festival 2026 was more than just a school event with performances, games, food booths, and music. Under the theme “Nostalgia Throwback,” the festival brought the Concordian community together and created a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the process, the organizing team worked closely with school committees, administrators, and the PTA to coordinate logistics and solve unexpected problems under time pressure. In addition, the festival would not have been possible without all of the student performers who dedicated their time and energy to help bring excitement and energy to the event.
The success of Zanook Festival 2026 would not have been possible without the support from the PTA and administrators. Special thanks also goes to Mr. Jay and Ms. Diane, who always made time to meet with us and support the committee throughout the process despite their busy schedules. In the end, this event became more than just a festival, but also a valuable lesson in teamwork, communication, responsibility, and adapting under pressure.
Mary Grade 11, Co-head of Zanook
This year’s theme was "Nostalgia", which was why we chose the PYP Gym as the location. Especially for the Class of 2026 in their graduating year, we wanted them to walk through the PYP halls again and relive childhood memories from their early years at Concordian. From the nostalgic atmosphere to the MacBook giveaway, we wanted this year’s Zanook to feel more special and memorable than ever before.
Looking back now, seeing everyone enjoy the event made every moment worth it. We would also like to sincerely thank the PTA, the admins, and especially Mr. Jay and Ms. Diane for all their support and help throughout the process. Without them, Zanook would not have been possible.
