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DESI CULTURE & LANGUAGE LEARNING

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7 sessions

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This series is part of Schoolhouse Summer Camp! Explore Summer Camp

About

In this series, we'll explore Desi culture—its traditions, values, food, fashion, music, and more—while also discussing modern-day issues and generational shifts within the community. Learners can expect an interactive session with visuals, open discussions, and fun activities like quizzes. In later sessions, we’ll also begin learning Hindi, one of the most widely spoken languages in South Asia.



Tutored by

Afia F 🇸🇦

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An educator who can teach geometry, trigonometry, and a little bit of reading and writing with true passion. I also love giving advice — whether it's to individuals or the public. 𝐇𝐢! 𝐈’𝐦 𝐀𝐟𝐢𝐚, a current 10th grader who wants to and, will be a public figure when I grow up, giving advices and doing speeches on stage! I’m incredibly excited to work with and for Schoolhouse. I currently speak four languages (and I’m not stopping there). I love to laugh, live fully, and enjoy spending time both with my friends and with myself — balance is everything. ✨I believe I can touch the stars — simply because I believe so, which is powerful in itself.✨ If I had to share one quote with y'all for the rest of your life, it would be: "𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞." Living in the Middle East, and its cultures truly fascinate me. It’s a peaceful and inspiring place to call home. ♡

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Learning about culture and then later on practising yourself is not that easy; consistency is a significant key. Please try not to miss more than 2 sessions unexcused, or it will be your loss.

SESSION 1

1

Jul

SESSION 1

Community Events

Community Events

Tue 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 1, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

Welcome + Icebreaker
♡ Activity and attendance session! ♡
•._.••´¯``•.¸¸.•` GAMES `•.¸¸.•´´¯`••._.•

ᔕ Fun session to join, I would also say this is one of the main sessions to join as I will be taking your attendance and seeing how many people are there ᔕ

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SESSION 2

2

Jul

SESSION 2

Community Events

Community Events

Wed 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 2, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

Cultural Overview

🏠 Core Values & Lifestyle

🧥 Fashion

🍛 Food

( 3>and might cover more if we have time <3 )
SESSION 3

3

Jul

SESSION 3

Community Events

Community Events

Thu 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 3, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

Desi Music & Dance

Desi Music & Dance: The Heartbeat of the Culture! 💃
Feel the rhythm, move to the beats — from Bhangra to Bollywood, from Gharanas to Garba, it's not just sound, it's soul in motion.
Let the dhol drop and the dupattas spin — Desi vibes only!
SESSION 4

6

Jul

SESSION 4

Community Events

Community Events

Sun 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 6, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

😱Media & Representation 😱

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🌍 Desi Media & Representation: Shaping Stories, Amplifying Voices 🎬

From Bollywood to independent films, from traditional to digital spaces — Desi media is finally reclaiming the narrative. It's not just about watching, it's about seeing ourselves reflected in stories that matter.
Representation is power, and Desi stories are now taking center stage — unfiltered, unapologetic, and true to their roots.

Whether it’s the rise of South Asian creators, the global impact of Desi music, or the breaking of stereotypes — Desi media is a movement, not just an industry.


SESSION 5

7

Jul

SESSION 5

Community Events

Community Events

Mon 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 7, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

Taboo Topics & Generational Gaps

Mini Quiz or Kahoot!

Wrap-Up + Q&A + Optional Challenge

( The last 10 minutes voting on who would like to learn hindi/urdu begineer level )
SESSION 6

8

Jul

SESSION 6

Language Learning

Language Learning

Tue 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 8, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

Filler session
SESSION 7

15

Jul

SESSION 7

Language Learning

Language Learning

Tue 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTCJul 15, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM UTC

filler session (later to be edited)

Public Discussion

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Jul 1 - Jul 15

3 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on July 1, 2025

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays

7:45AM