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Home / 2025 / October / APNA MELA PROJECT

APNA MELA PROJECT


This project was a youth-led cultural celebration, which brought together over 300 community members to celebrate Punjabi heritage through traditional activities, performances, and intergenerational storytelling. It aimed to combat generational disconnect and social isolation, especially among women and elders, while creating opportunities for youth leadership and expression.

UBC Student Project Lead: Manpreet Dhesi and Simran Garcha

Community Partner: GenConnect

Grant Type: Connect to Community Grant

Year of Publication: 2025

Topic: Youth Engagement, Knowledge-Sharing, Cultural Celebration in Punjabi Communities, Intergenerational Connection

Keywords: South Asian, Diasporic Communities, Storytelling, Cultural Expression

Population: Punjabi Youth and Elders

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