Culture
For six weeks this summer, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in South Korea. Excited and nervous, I boarded my plane, confident that I studied enough about the culture to adjust easily. Even with all that I prepared, there was still a learning curve outside of the classroom. If you are thinking of
November is celebrated as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and recognize the cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities. Throughout history, the portrayal of Native Americans in literature, film, and popular culture has been riddled with harmful stereotypes and misrepresentation. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of
La Catrina, an iconic figure of the Day of the Dead, embodies the belief that death is an integral part of life, to be embraced and celebrated rather than feared. Often depicted as an elegantly dressed skeleton, La Catrina has become a prominent symbol in Day of the Dead celebrations. One particularly unique portrayal of
Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dia
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an occasion that celebrates the connection between the living and those who have embarked on their spiritual journey beyond this realm. At the core of this celebration lie the Dia de los Muertos altars, which are beautifully adorned structures that serve as sacred spaces of
From May 31 – June 11, Long Beach Architecture Week (LBAW) will be hosting an event series that will give community members the chance to explore the city’s rich architecture through tours, educational talks, and community events. From the historic Villa Riviera that towers over downtown to the decorated structures on the Long Beach Harbor
El Cinco de Mayo es una celebración cultural popular aquí en los Estados Unidos, con la mayor celebración teniendo lugar aquí en Los Ángeles. Aunque el día festivo no se celebra ampliamente en México, el Cinco de Mayo en los Estados Unidos ha adquirido un significado completamente diferente y se utiliza como una forma de
Cinco de Mayo is a popular cultural celebration here in the U.S. with the largest celebration taking place right here in Los Angeles. Although the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, U.S. Cinco De Mayo has taken on a whole different meaning in the U.S. and is used as a way to celebrate Mexican
Pride is an important celebration that commemorates the progress made in the advancement of LGBTQ civil rights. These celebrations have played a vital role in providing a platform for members of the community to advocate for equality, express their identities, and celebrate love and acceptance. The history of where Pride events all started is notably
On January 27th, we will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp in Nazi Germany and site of one of history’s most heinous acts: The genocide of over six million Jews. On this day, we pause to honor those whose lives were taken during
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