The 27th annual La Raza Cultural Days at the University of California, Davis, will begin Monday, May 6, and conclude Sunday, May 12, with a week of activities focusing on the theme of "shattering the illusion through tradition, unity and education." Highlights of the weeklong celebration include an alumni panel of UC Davis graduates who have risen to the top of their professions; a dance performance by Danzantes del Alma; Folclórico do Brasil, a dance troupe brought to campus by UC Davis Presents; and the Gran Tardeada, an all-day event of live music, dance, car exhibits and a health fair. Most events are free and all are open to the public. Event highlights include: • Danzantes del Alma dance performance. Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, on the Quad • Nosotras: A discussion on Latin identities. Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, MU II, Memorial Union • La Raza Motivational Day Conference, sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center. Daylong programs, Wednesday, May 8, Freeborn Hall • Carne Asada barbeque. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Memorial Union Quad • Folclórico do Brasil, dance performance sponsored by UC Davis Presents. Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Memorial Union Quad • Panel/Reception to honor Chicano/Latino alumni, sponsored by Chicano Studies. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, MU II, Memorial Union • "Campus Now" discussion between Chicanos/Latinos and Alpha Gamma Rho. Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, Memorial Union Patio • La Gran Tardeada with 9th annual Cuauhtémoc Run, health fair, dancers, musicians, car exhibit and theatre group. Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Memorial Union Quad For more information, call the cultural days information line at 752-4936.