USC Hosts Vibrant Celebration for Arab American Heritage Month
USC celebrates Arab American Heritage Month with dance, music and food
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The University of Southern California (USC) celebrated Arab American Heritage Month with a lively event featuring dance, music, and traditional food. Held at Hahn Central Plaza, the celebration attracted approximately 300 attendees and emphasized the theme 'Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future.'
- 01USC's Arab American Heritage Month event attracted around 300 participants.
- 02The theme was 'Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future.'
- 03Performances included dabke dance and oud music.
- 04Traditional foods like falafel and hummus were served.
- 05Prominent speakers included USC Provost Andrew T. Guzman.
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On April 3, 2026, the University of Southern California (USC) celebrated Arab American Heritage Month at Hahn Central Plaza, gathering approximately 300 students, faculty, and community members. The event's theme, 'Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future,' highlighted the cultural contributions of Arab Americans. Attendees enjoyed performances by Famous Stage Dance Co. featuring traditional dabke dance, belly dancing, and an oud performance by Sounds of Warmth. The menu included delicious offerings such as falafel, hummus, and pita from Falafel Inc., along with ice cream from Kinrose Creamery. The celebration also featured speeches from USC Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrew T. Guzman and Allison Hartnett, an assistant professor at the USC Dornsife School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, who served as emcee.
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This event fosters cultural awareness and appreciation among the USC community, promoting diversity and inclusion.
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