The Festival of Lights!

By Tammy Dao, President of Asian American Club

Asian American Club hosted their first eating meeting of the year on Thursday, November 4^th to celebrate Diwali, which originated in India and is primarily derived from Hinduism. During Diwali, the spiritual light serves as a symbol of victory, inspiration, and knowledge.

Two members, Chandini Kanderi and Meghana Venkatesha gave an insightful presentation about the origins and customs of Diwali. Afterwards, Meghana performed a dance and invited other members to join her, and they were surrounded by a lively crowd! UHS students from various cultures enjoyed henna art and delicious Indian snacks (including naan, murukku, and samosas). The meeting served as a fun, welcoming environment to introduce and celebrate Diwali!

Joining Union’s Asian American Club enhances students’ perceptions of different Asian cultures and practices. This club meets after school on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month in the lecture hall (1707). To further promote inclusivity at Union, they are hosting a collaborative potluck with the Nigerian Student Association on December 16 to represent diverse foods throughout the world!