The Santa Clara Valley is one of the most diverse areas in the
United States and has sometimes been referred to as a "prism of cultures".
Immigration has continuously and dynamically shaped
the cultural development of the area. For each major ethnic group present in the Santa Clara Valley
you will find information about the group's national characteristics, their history,
organizations, festivals, local statistics, and profiles
of famous members. Information regarding local restaurants, sister-city
affiliations, regions in the home country with strong affiliations to
the Santa Clara Valley, and connections to the Santa Clara University
community is also available. Inclusion of a particular ethnic group on this web site and or information
regarding one or more of the topics listed above
is principally dependent upon the availability of information.
Students at Santa Clara University are helping to gather the data for these pages.
Data for resources are gathered by students hired on a grant from Leaders for a Just
World, funded by the James Irvine Foundation. Other materials are being contributed by students
enrolled in related coursework at the University.
