"It was an unbelievable and unexpected day, and I'll never forget it," Damon told The Crimson. He said this was his first time attending Cultural Rhythms.

Counter agreed that Saturday's event went well.

"This is probably the best one we've had," he said. "There were so many outstanding student performances."

One audience member James E. Davis, a senior chemistry lecturer, said he enjoyed seeing people on stage whom he recognized from his classes.

"It's great to see so many people from so many different cultures," he said. "There was such talent and enthusiasm."

Karen C. Tseng '01, a member of the Taiwanese Cultural Society, said that while the event was a fantastic way to acquaint students with other cultures, the awareness should extend beyond one annual event.

"[Cultural Rhythms] is a fantastic idea and it shows that Harvard is interested in promoting cultural understanding," she said.

"But people should also remember that the Foundation is there 365 days a year and [furthering ethnic appreciation] is something the Foundation does all the time," she said.