Archive for Category: "WorldFest"
Bruin in the Kitchen- France
This is our last cooking lesson of the year, so you won’t want to miss it! This month, we are excited to feature French culture through our crepes and salad cooking lesson. You will be able to learn how to made this tasty treat that doubles as breakfast and dessert and a type of French vinaigrette for your salad. There will also be a cheese tasting component. Come join us for a night of festivities, good food, and great company!
RECAP PART 2: Some events from Worldfest 2012
Debbie Does My Dad (co-programmed w/ SCA) At first, the idea of sitting through a 70s porn film in Ackerman Grand Ballroom was so cringe-worthy that I ruled out attending the event entirely. But after realizing that my reaction was more of a general default than an informed decision, I checked out the event information [...]
RECAP: Some events from Worldfest!
The Kickoff CAC kicked off Worldfest, a week of celebration for not only UCLA’s diversity but the world around us, with tables and tables of culture specific activities, art, music and spirit. Students gathered under on a beautiful and sunny day in Bruin Plaza this past Monday from 11 – 2 pm. There was a [...]
WORLDFEST WEEK SCHEDULE
Get ready for WorldFest 2012! Come celebrate the wonderful culture and diversity UCLA has to offer by checking out our great events. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
WorldFest Week 2012
WorldFest is excited to release the official events planned for WF Week 2012!
For more information on how to get involved please contact worldfest@culturalaffairsla.com
Bruin in the Kitchen: Mexico
Come join us for our Bruin in the Kitchen- Mexico lesson! Learn about the Mexican culture through food and get some healthy eat habit tips from the Student Welfare Commission!
HHAM Blog Day 20: Italian Hip Hop
Chloe Korban, WorldFest Series What do you think of when someone mentions Italy? Probably the usual suspects – pasta, pizza, fashion, art, Rome, and perhaps the Catholic Church. With a long history of amazing classical music (i.e. Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini, to name a few), it might be surprising that Italy boasts some very popular [...]
HHAM Blog Day 19: N-dubz: A British Phenomena
Tiffany Smith, WorldFest series Most of you probably do not know of the British hip-hop group N-dubz based out of Camden Town, London. They are a trio consisting of two rappers, Dappy and Fazer, and one female singer, Tulisa Contostavlos. N-dubz was signed to All Around the World Records where they scored eight top 40 [...]
HHAM Blog Day 18: Swag Syndrome
Sneha Ravikumar, WorldFest Series What do Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson and Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em have in common? Swag. Swag has taken hip-hop by storm. After being popularized by Lil B in 2010, swag has now become an integral part of hip-hop culture, often to the point of ridicule. Transcending from the original meaning of [...]
HHAM Blog Day 17: Rise of British Hip Hop
Anastasia Al Sarabi, Worldfest Series Newtrament – London Bridge Is Falling Down British hip hop began in the early 1980s with many influences coming from the New York hip hop scene. Similarly to the US, graffiti and break dancing gave way to a DJ takeover of clubs and thus began the hip hop scene. Contrastingly, [...]
