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Balinese Dance Education

The island paradise of Bali exerts a marvelous, almost magnetic aesthetic appeal for western visitors. Much of that allure is due to the island’s richly diverse artistic culture. Among the many splendid forms, I think Balinese dance is the most compelling. Perhaps it is better called dance-drama as it is an art that cannot be separated from theater.

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Social Matters, Arts and Culture Trish Feaster Social Matters, Arts and Culture Trish Feaster

Filipino Roots and Bamboo Poles: Celebrating Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

My mom and dad emigrated from The Philippines to the United States in the late 1960s to work as as chemists/researchers at the University of California, San Diego. A few years later, I was born in La Jolla, California. I’ve been fortunate to travel to my parents’ native land with them three times, and on our last visit, we were treated to a cultural experience that had a deep impact on me. Re-watching a video of the event recently has brought up some strong memories and feelings about my ethnic patrimony.

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Arts and Culture Fran Glaria Arts and Culture Fran Glaria

When the Rush is Gone

Now is the moment when Jake will feel a cold shiver in his spine. He will hear a runner saying “did you see the guy who was gored? He really looked bad, I bet he will not even make it to the hospital.”   Another  runner will answer “I heard he has died.”

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