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Natananjali’s Annual Dance Show: A Spiritually Uplifting Experience

Photos by Geeta Goindi Rockville, MD – For patrons of performing arts, the annual show by Natananjali School of Dance themed “Om Namah Shivay” was a treat for the eyes, senses and soul.  Some 56 students, ranging in age from 6 to 35 years, gorgeously embodied the concepts and intricacies of Bharatanatyam, displayed their skills in an ancient dance form …

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Corinna Shen: Education Key to Success

By Jennie L. Ilustre Corinna Shen, owner of Seven Seas Restaurant located in Rockville, Maryland, believes that “education is the key for any kind of success.” Her great grandfather was one of the founders of Hunan University and was a secretary for the Education department in China. “In China, teaching is the most respected profession. And because of my family …

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Undocumented Asian American Students

Emerging From the Shadows By Mary Tablante and Jhee Yoon Rockville, MD—Ray Jose thought his future looked bright during senior year at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville. The Philippine-born athlete with an interest in medicine was intent on attending a university. So he was elated to be offered three college scholarships for track. But when he announced the wonderful …

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