Why Learn Punjabi?
There are over 130 million Punjabi speakers in the world today. Punjabi is also an important language in California; it is the third most common language spoken in the Central Valley. Our campus is located in the heart of the historic Punjabi community, the first sizeable South Asian American community, that started in the 1890s.

Source: Gurmeet Kaur, Fascinating Folktales of Punjab.
Third Annual Punjabi Week (May 19-23, 2025)

Schedule of Events
Kick-Off Event: Monday, May 19th | 11AM - 2PM | Memorial Union Quad Flag Pole
Come learn about Punjabi culture! Live Bhangra performances, Punjabi food, and henna!
Music & Poetry Night: Monday, May 19th | 7PM - 9PM | Green Community Center
Join us for an evening of Punjabi & Urdu music and poetry.
Chunni Making Workshop: Wednesday, May 21st | 6:30PM - 8:30PM | TLC 2010
Make your own beautiful Punjabi scarf in this hands-on craft workshop.

Punjabi Without Borders (Punjabi Kandho Paar) Panel Discussion: Thursday, May 22nd | 7PM - 9PM | Olson 250
Engage in a dialogue with experts in India and Pakistan about the politics of the Punjabi language.