SDLC 111 Artifact #7

[Jamaica Akande]

I thought this particular artifact would be interesting to my classmates. This semester, as a part of Asian Heritage month, I worked really really hard to learn several Indian dances. I joined the Bollywood Jhaktas (an on campus South Asian dance group) and learned some awesome dance moves. I practiced with them for three weeks as a part of a co-ed dance. It was a great time and during every single practice I spoke Gujarati with another dancer named Jay Tekwani. Talking with him was a great experience for me because he isn't my language partner, so he was able to give me constructive feedback on my new language skills and he also taught me new words and slang! Enjoy the video. Bright colored Saris and Kurtas (that we are wearing) as well as high energy and happy music are such integral parts of Gujarati culture. Gujaratis are well known for being an exciting and enthusiastic culture that stands out. By the way, I'm wearing a black kurta (loose falling shirt for South Asian male) and bright purple dupatta (long multipurpose scarf for males and females to wear). Enjoy!