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Behind The Curtain: The Cultural Capital Of Pilipino Cultural Nights, Xavier J. Hernandez
Behind The Curtain: The Cultural Capital Of Pilipino Cultural Nights, Xavier J. Hernandez
Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement
This study examines the phenomenon of Pilipino Cultural Nights in higher education through the lens of community cultural wealth. While in name, Pilipino Cultural Nights pay homage to the native culture of the Philippines, the processes through which these performances are produced and reproduced as annual traditions exhibit a distinct Filipino American cultural experience that is facilitated by the higher education environment. As under-represented and under-served students, Filipino American students utilize their various forms of community cultural wealth to create one of the most visible performances on their campus and a cornerstone coming of age experience for Filipino American youth. …