Indigenous Performance Artist
Indigenous Performance Artist
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 …
One cultural symbol that I brought from my Indigenous community in the Philippines is this button-up shirt made from inabel. Inabel is a colorful handwoven fabric made of cotton or other natural fibers. Common colors of inabel are red, white, black, and some shades of yellow and green. And one prominent thing about inabels is …
