{"id":30121,"date":"2024-07-26T10:17:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T01:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=30121"},"modified":"2024-09-03T10:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T01:59:49","slug":"mariachi-event-report-2406","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news-en\/2024\/07\/26\/30121\/","title":{"rendered":"A Reminder of Home\u3000ICC Mariachi Event Participant Report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jennifer Guzman
\nExchange Student, SILS<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

Before coming to Japan, I knew I would experience homesickness. Back in California, because of Latino immigration and the lasting impact of indigenous and Spanish cultures, I could always find some type of Latino culture. My family, friends, and some coworkers would often speak to me in Spanish. Whenever I wanted a taste of Mexican food, I could easily go down the street and get some. Or even open up my own fridge and make myself a meal. Music was a part of my culture that I didn\u2019t appreciate as much as the language and food. Looking back, I have fond memories of sitting in the car and hearing my dad\u2019s favorite bands, like \u2018Los Bukis,\u2019 or watching my mom dance to songs from \u2018La Sonora Dinamita.\u2019 I honestly did not remember the names of the artists or the names of the songs, but I always recognized the songs because of the lyrics and rhythm, especially songs that are often played at big family parties.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cumbia<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>banda<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>mariachi<\/span><\/i> are popular genres you will hear at these Mexican parties. The UCLA students in Mariachi de Uclatl\u00e1n and Mariachi Los Camperos did a wonderful job of bringing me back to the large parties my parents dragged me to. The bands played some songs I knew and grew up with, while others I didn\u2019t recognize but still enjoyed listening to. One of my favorite moments was when some of the mariachi members came into the audience and sang \u2018B\u00e9same Mucho.\u2019 I love that song and Los Camperos seemed to have so much fun performing it. I also enjoyed seeing the folkl\u00f3rico dances. When I was in elementary school, my school would celebrate Cinco de Mayo and I would wear flowy skirts, put my hair up with flowers, and pretend to know how to dance. Before this event, I didn\u2019t realize that universities in the U.S. had mariachi bands. It was fascinating to see such a diverse band. The UCLA students were so talented and I hope to see them perform in the future!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming from a Mexican-American household, I desperately tried to keep a connection with my Mexican roots, especially as I got older. I am truly grateful to ICC, the Mexican Embassy, UCLA, and everyone involved in putting together such a meaningful event and bringing back these precious memories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nPhotos by ICC<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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