HanaHuaWa


HanaHuaWa explores dual identities and the tension between cultural heritage and present surroundings. Each curated article reflects the experience of balancing different worlds—whether it's being split between two cultures, places, or identities. 

From navigating immigrant life, racial or cultural differences, to appreciating the richness of both worlds, these stories emphasize the importance of community, identity, and belonging while embracing the complexities of living between two or more realities.

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My Two Duniyas


Rudra Patel shares his experience moving from India to Michigan, balancing two worlds—Indian traditions and American culture. He reflects on the stark contrasts between these cultures, the challenges of adaptation, and the beauty of living in both, finding a sense of belonging in both places​.


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Being Da Musalman: Faith, Strength, and Dignity


Ghamay Wazir discusses facing racism and microaggressions as an Afghan Muslim immigrant in the U.S. He finds strength in his faith and Afghani heritage, navigating prejudice with patience, dignity, and compassion while holding on to his cultural identity​

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The Ties That Bind Us


Aminu Haruna reflects on the contrast between Nigerian communal life and American individualism. While he values independence, he emphasizes the lasting importance of his Nigerian roots, especially the sense of community and togetherness. For him, preserving cultural connections is key to maintaining identity and belonging.

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The Threads of Identity


Xin Yi Zhang describes growing up as a Chinese-American, feeling caught between two cultures. She struggles with fitting in but eventually embraces both Chinese and American aspects of her identity, appreciating the duality of her cultural heritage​

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长岛的夏天  
Long Island Summers


Evelyn Shi reflects on her experience growing up between Chinese and American cultures. They navigate feelings of belonging, split between the suburban life of Long Island and their cultural roots in Chinatown, exploring the push and pull between both worlds.

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Entre Alturas 
Between Heights


Higuel Peña reflects growing up in Washington Heights, where Dominican culture thrives amid city life. They navigate a vibrant world of merengue, bachata, family, and street life, balancing the dual identities of living between two cultures—Dominican roots and American life. It captures the strength found in community and heritage, even while embracing the urban reality of the Heights.

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해질녘의 PCH 
PCH at Sunset


Janice Kwon captures a peaceful drive down Pacific Coast Highway at sunset, with the vast ocean and cliffs on either side. The red sunset and shimmering waves create a sense of magic and possibility. Kwon and their companion share a quiet, reflective moment, letting the sea and the music speak for them.

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A Word from the Founder

Hello,
My name is Tina Cho, a Senior at Phillips Academy Andover with an academic interest in language and identity. As a Korean American student whose first language is Korean, I grappled with suppressing my accented English when I first arrived. However, after embracing my unique tongue, including the unintended mixing of Korean and English while speaking, I saw that my accent and mixed-use language embody the different parts of who I am as a person. I started this magazine to showcase the unique beauty of mixed-English language and the identities they represent, so that readers and potential contributors can do the same. I hope you enjoy each of the individual works and the stories they hold, as they express small, nuanced slices of our immensely rich world.

- Tina Cho, Andover ‘25