This post was updated April 10 at 7:14 p.m. “Uncomfortable Conversations” is a series by Kirsten Brehmer exploring a broad range of topics that are hard to talk about, often go unspoken and need a space to be heard. Read more...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025
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April 1, 7:45 pm
‘Spreading the joy’: Neil Pal embraces, shares Punjabi culture through dhol performances
This post was updated April 1 at 10:5 p.m. As colorful sarees and embroidered kurtas filled the dance floor, wedding guests danced to the beat of Bollywood music and Neil Pal’s dhol. Read more...
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March 11, 8:49 pm
UCLA Dining’s ‘Recipes From Home’ initiative cooks up cultural meals, memories
Although she never got to meet her Grandma Eileen, Meileen Taw keeps her memory alive by cooking ohn no khao swe. Now in college, she honored her grandmother by sharing the Burmese chicken coconut noodle soup with the UCLA community. Read more...
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February 26, 11:30 pm
Vedika’s new single tunes into empowerment through Western pop, Indian instruments
Fusing traditional Indian sounds with Western pop, Vedika’s newest single proves that the two genres can complement one another. Embracing her cultural roots, Vedika Sinha – who performs as Vedika – released her latest single, “take it as a compliment,” on Feb. Read more...
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February 25, 12:25 am
UTeaLA steeps well-being, Japanese tradition into ceremonies and community
This post was updated Feb. 26 at 1:40 a.m. A room inside Macgowan Hall went quiet as students shuffled across tatami mats, kneeling to acknowledge a purple flower and bowing to accept a bowl of matcha tea. Read more...
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February 21, 12:36 am
American Indian, Pacific Islander students celebrate ‘When 2 Worlds Collide’
This post was updated Feb. 23 at 11:08 p.m. Wearing a purple lei headdress and gold bangles, Kiara Elizabeth Santos welcomed students to an event as Native American and Pasifika music echoed across the De Neve Plaza Room. Read more...
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February 20, 6:26 pm
Cocona Mori takes listeners on transformative trip with new tune ‘Tokyo Train’
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:10 p.m. Cocona Mori is transcending music through her unique composition of sound and Japanese American heritage. Mori – a third-year music industry student who performs as Cocona – released her second single “Tokyo Train” on Feb. Read more...