The 5 Senses of Culture

Delving into the sensory facets of cultures present at MVHS

Ritu Atreyas, Sophia Chen, Ishaani Dayal, Arjan Madan, and Annie Zhang
April 2, 2021

Culture permeates every corner of our lives — from partaking in Bharatanatyam dance showcases to enjoying savory sabzi polo ba mahi. Whether it be plucking the strings of a veena or lighting incense sticks during Qing Ming Jie, the roots of our heritage tie into our emotional and physical experiences. Read more about MVHS students and staff connections with the sight, taste, smell, touch and auditory notions of culture below.

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About the Writers

Ritu Atreyas, Staff Writer

Ritu is currently a senior at Monta Vista and a staff writer for El Estoque. She hopes to visit Iceland in the near future.

Sophia Chen, Copy Editor

Sophia Chen is currently a senior and a copy editor on El Estoque. She enjoys running and playing basketball. In her free time, she watches YouTube. She recently started to listen to podcasts, including The Bright Sessions, Paradoxica, TANIS and The Magnus Archives.

Ishaani Dayal, Managing Editor

Ishaani is currently a senior and a Managing Editor for El Estoque. Outside of journalism, she loves biking around the Bay Area, hanging out with her friends and family, watching movies, and learning how to drive.

Arjan Madan, Staff Writer

Arjan is a senior and staff writer for El Estoque. He is interested in politics and the music industry.

Annie Zhang, Entertainment Editor

Annie Zhang is currently a senior and a Entertainment editor for El Estoque's multimedia platform. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her younger brother, designing spreads, watching sunsets and listening to R&B music.