Title

Mosaic Atlas: Interview with Kevin Agpoon

Authors

Kevin Agpoon, Akbaya SJSUFollow
Karen Wong, San José State UniversityFollow
Aaron Herrera, San José State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Interview

Publication Date

7-12-2021

Abstract

Interview with Kevin Agpoon, a participant in the Akbayan student organization for Filipinx cultures at San José State University,conducted as part of the Mosaic Atlas project. He identifies as Filipino American and is interested in Filipino dance traditions. Topics discussed include the Akbayan, the history of diverse Filipino dances, the Filipino traditions retained and eroding in his family, the importance of learning traditional languages and cultural practices to the next generation. As part of the Mosaic Atlas project, SJSU students and faculty from the Anthropology and Geography Departments interviewed people who support and produce art throughout the Bay Area.

Recommended Citation

Kevin Agpoon, Karen Wong, and Aaron Herrera. "Mosaic Atlas: Interview with Kevin Agpoon" Mosaic Atlas Interviews (2021).

Network

San José State University

Participant Website

AkbayanSJSU

Address

One Washington Square, San José State University, San José CA 95192-0020

Neighborhood

Downtown San José