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Diwali–Indian Festival of Lights

Asian American Association is having an event to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. This is a festival celebrated throughout Southern Asia in many different ways. Diwali is going to be celebrated at Valpo on Saturday, October 3rd at 6pm in the Union Ballroom. There will be traditional dances, Bollywood dances, a violinist, and of course an authentic Indian dinner from an Indian restaraunt. Everyone is welcome: students, professors, faculty and community members. It is only $2 for students and $5 for non-students. Tickets can be bought at the Union. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance because we are planning on selling out. Asian American Association is looking forward to seeing you at the event, and please pass this information along! This is going to be a great way for all of the campus community to dance, eat, and celebrate diversity.
Published in:Asian American Association, Dinners, Multicultural events, Music |on September 30th, 2009 |No Comments »

Taste of Asia

Come join us at the Taste of Asia!  Valparaiso University’s Asian American Association (AAA) is putting on the Taste of Asia on Saturday, April 4th.  It begins at 5:30 and you can come and go as you please.  There will be several performances, including an Indian song and a Middle Eastern dance, as well as, a taste of food from China, India, the Middle East and Japan.  We will also have interactive activities.  We will have one booth where you can try writing their name in various languages, such as Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, or Japanese.  We will also have a Henna booth, and various other booths  representing different Asian countries.   Only 2$/ticket, which can be purchased at the Welcome Desk at the new Harre Union!

Published in:Asian American Association, Dinners, Multicultural events, Upcoming 5th Hour Events |on April 2nd, 2009 |No Comments »