UNC APASS Honors Asian and Pacific American Culture Through Performances

UNC students were treated to a stunning display of Asian and Pacific American culture in Butler-Hancock arena Saturday, September 11. UNC’s Asian Pacific American Student Services hosted the event featuring performances by Denver Taiko, Kalama Polynesian Dancers, and UNC music professor Vijay Chalasani.

Taiko drummers from Denver Taiko perform for UNC students.
Taiko drummers from Denver Taiko perform for UNC students.
UNC music professor Vijay Chalasani performs the song "Varsha" for UNC students.
A lantern sits above the crowd in UNC's Butler-Hancock Arena.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
Dancers from Kalama Polynesian Dance present UNC student Vi with a lei.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
A dancer from Kalama Polynesian Dance performs for UNC students.
UNC student Vi presents models during a cultural fashion show.
Models display traditional clothing from their cultures, including hanfu, kimonos, and ao dai.
UNC student Hadley Vogler models a traditional Chinese hanfu.