Indigenous Performance Artist
Indigenous Performance Artist
What does it mean to dance? This was a question I brought with me to Kenya and is one of the life questions I am constantly exploring. Having grown up in a rural Indigenous community in the Philippines, dance meant as an expression of culture and tradition. Dance meant learning Filipino folk dances or engaging …
I did not take the West African dance class my first semester at Wesleyan because I was scared. I was scared that me not being West African would make me an individual that appropriates culture. That it was not the space for me. The thing is, before coming to Wesleyan, the idea of intercultural competence …
Five steps in making Guatemalan chuchitos: Masa (Dough): Mix corn flour with stock, shortening, and cheese for a soft dough.Recado (Sauce/Filling): Cook and blend tomatoes, chilies (like guajillo), onion, garlic, and spices.Meat: Cook shredded chicken or pork.Assemble: Spread the dough on softened husks, add the filling, then fold and tie.Steam: Steam the chuchito for 1.5 …
