Artivism event uses music to connect with cultures on the verge of being erased

Share: On Monday, April 21st, the PCC’s Student Advisory Group EQUIPO, hosted a music event called Artivism for the community to learn about the importance of music and share their struggles through music expression. Attendants danced the afternoon away with cumbia music and were offered food such as orange rice, fried-beans, chorizo meat, and chicken with complimentary drinks such as horchata and jamaica.  Zacil Vazquez, also known as DJ Sizzle Fantastic, was the honorary guest speaker and addressed issues about the Latino community through a …

Huntington garden curator balances Chinese culture with SoCal roots

Share: According to the Huntington Library, more than 1 million people step foot onto its grounds every year. Liu Fang Yuan, or The Garden of Flowing Fragrance, welcomes tourists from different parts of the world to learn about their heritage and culture at this popular destination. This past Thursday, April 3, PCC’s Circadian hosted keynote speaker, founding curator of the Chinese Garden, June Li to discuss the creation and significance behind the highly esteemed garden. After almost 20 years since the garden’s completion, Li discussed …