Kyodo Taiko promotes the art of Japanese-American taiko drumming at UCLA. Established in 1990, they are the nation’s first collegiate taiko team, performing in…
“Fashion is not about utility. An accessory is merely a piece of iconography used to express individual identity.” When it comes to fashion, The…
From romantic love stories to animated films, expressions of APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American) power in film have become far more centered around…
Kalpen Suresh Modhi, commonly known by his stage name Kal Penn, is an actor, writer and producer of South Asian descent. You may recognize…
Check out some cultural traditions important to some members of the Pacific Ties staff, and how we manage to keep in touch with our…