In this episode of The Great Northern Podcast, we get to sit in on a conversation between Ashwini  Ramaswamy and Yia Vang. Ashwini is a celebrated choreographer, dancer, and artist who has spent years steeped in south Indian classical dance, while also creating her own personal vision of South Asian women’s representation within the performing arts. Chef Yia Vang was born in a Thai refugee camp where he lived until his family resettled in central Wisconsin. Yia uses food to tell a story and believes that every dish has a narrative. Please enjoy this conversation between two cultural creators who navigate multiple influences.Both Ashwini and Yia are part of this year’s Great Northern Festival. Visit The Great Northern for more info.