Celebrating UCLA’s Asian American/Pacific Islander Clubs
UCLA has a large and vibrant Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community; AAPI students make up 33% of undergraduate students and 22% of graduate students at UCLA, and there are over 85 AAPI cultural clubs on the UCLA campus.
Read more about how clubs like Chinese Cultural Dance Club, Naya Zamaana A Cappella and Samahang Pilipino celebrate their cultural heritage.
Chinese Cultural Dance Club
Chinese Cultural Dance Club (CCDC) is dedicated to performing traditional Chinese dance. Throughout the year, dancers work on pieces encompassing a range of Chinese dance styles, culminating in a show called Lotus Steps. The theme of this year’s Lotus Steps will be "Floating Clouds, Flowing Water." The show will be held at Schoenberg Hall on Saturday, May 13. Admission is free, so go check it out!
Keep an eye on CCDC’s social media for updates.
Instagram: @ccdcbruins
Facebook: UCLA Chinese Cultural Dance Club
WeChat: CCDCUCLA
YouTube: CCDC Bruins
Website: https://ccdcbruins.wordpress.com/
Naya Zamaana A Cappella
Naya Zamaana is UCLA's premier South Asian a cappella team. Their singers come from a variety of musical backgrounds, ranging from South Asian styles like Carnatic and Hindustani to Western styles like opera and R&B.
In April, Naya Zamaana placed second at the 2023 All-American Awaaz National Championship. If you want to hear their award-winning music, come to their spring concert on May 9 in the Charles E. Young Grand Salon.
Check out Naya Zamaana’s social media:
Spotify: Naya Zamaana
Instagram: @uclanayazamaana
Samahang Pilipino
Samahang Pilipino (SP) is a space for Pilipinx students to meet and learn about their Pilipinx identity. SP serves the Pilipinix community both on and off-campus through five different entities: Board, Kabalikat Kore, Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night (SPCN), Samahang Pilipino Advancing Community Empowerment (SPACE), and Samahang Pilipino Education and Retention (SPEAR).
Come to the SPCN show on May 20th for a fun night of traditional folk and modern hip-hop dances with original script and music. Tickets are available online at UCLA’s Central Ticketing Office.
Follow SP’s socials to learn more about how to support the club!
Instagram: @SamahangPilipino
