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April 26-April 30 and May 8 -- The South Asian Student Organization has developed its first week at swagÍâÁ÷ to explore and educate about issues facing Americans with roots in India, Pakistan and six other countries in the South Asia region. The week begins at 10 a.m. April 26 with a cultural fair. Other highlights include a workshop about South Asians living in America and stereotypes that affect everyday lives; the screening of a documentary on hidden aspects of South Asia and of the popular-cultural film "American Desi" on April 27; a lecture about the effects of 9/11 and the value of hate-crime prevention by Asian American studies associate professor Sunaina Maira on April 28, followed by dance workshops that night; a fashion show of the colorful garments worn throughout the region on April 29 and a collection of documentaries that night; a conversation with South Asian American professionals about their professions on April 30; and a cultural show at the Mondavi Center May 8.