Historically, the South Asian community is steeped in a deep sense of tradition and community pride. We all share a sense of unity, prosperity and strength that are so inherent and unique to all cultures. The South Asian region is one of many different subcultures and languages, yet in the United States we are all the same immigrants and descendant of immigrants who have left their homelands and families behind to create a new opportunity for themselves. In coming to this country, our community has created a new family for itself, the South Asian community. We all gather for cultural events in order to teach our young and remind ourselves of our culture and its teachings.
Nothing is more inherent in the South Asian culture than the desire to help our friends and family.
It is our duty as a member of the South Asian family in Southern California to help those of us less fortunate or in dire need of assistance. As in a family, when one of us hurts, we all hurt.