Experience The Culture
The Asian Student Association and the James Farmer Multicultural Center would like to present a week-long celebration of Asian culture to the University of Mary Washington community. All are invited as we embark on a journey through the arts, as elements of the Asian culture are experienced, enjoyed, and taught. It is our hope that these events will provide students with special experiences and more knowledge of the Asian culture which will inspire tolerance, inclusion, and acceptance.
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Asian Olympics: Get Your Head in the Game!
November 9
Ball Circle
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ever wanted to know how students across Asia spend their free time? Join the Asian Student Association as we learn and play various games unique to Asian culture. Participate in slowest bike races, show your chopstick-holding skills, or put your mind to the test with Chinese checkers, Mahjong, and Go.
Art from the HeART
November 10
Lee hall 412
7:00 p.m.
Local artist, Yoshiko Oishi Weick expresses the profound love she has for nature through an hour-long lecture and demonstration on Sumi-e art and its significance to the Asian culture. Sumi-e art has been practiced in Japan for centuries and is one of its oldest fine art forms. Using simple black ink derived from India and brushes of various sizes, Oishi continues this ancient tradition. Her work has been displayed in galleries and exhibitions around the world, including in Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, and Paris.
Linda Fang
Asian Cultural Week Keynote Speaker
November 11
Lee Hall 411
7:00 p.m.
The art of storytelling is one that is seen throughout all cultures and is a powerful medium in which to express
personal thoughts, invoke emotion, and preserve the oral tradition. Linda Fang is a professional storyteller who engages the audience in stories about Chinese folktales, historical anecdotes, and Chinese opera. Her witty and intriguing fables will leave you with a storytelling experience unlike any other.
Dance Around Asia
November 12
Underground
10:00 p.m.
Enjoy Karaoke? Enjoy dancing? How about both, with an Asian twist? Come enjoy a night of Karaoke and dancing to popular Asian classics, including Bhangra, K-Pop, and much more.
Taste of Asia
November 13
Great Hall
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $3 general, $1 UMW student, or one canned good item for donation
Taste of Asia educates the community about the different aspects of Asian society and the different cultures and lifestyles represented therein. Complete with a fashion show, dance performances, and a variety of ethnic food, the event provides an inviting and festive atmosphere.
For more information concerning these events please contact: bwang@mail.umw.edu