April 3, 2003
CULTURAL CENTER ANNOUNCES ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH EVENTS
The Boise State University Cultural Center has planned a
series of events to celebrate Asian American/Pacific Islander Month. These
events work to educate and inform people about these cultural groups. Events are
as follows:
April 14 -- Film: "Green Dragon," 7
p.m., Special Events Center. After the Vietnam War ended, many Vietnamese people
were left displaced, their homes having been destroyed. This film highlights the
lives of these people in refugee camps in the United States, where they awaited
assistance in building a new life in an unfamiliar place.
April 16 -- Hui-O-Aloha performance,
12:30-1:30 p.m., Student Union North Patio. This Boise State student
organization will present Polynesian dance as a way of celebrating their
culture.
April 25 – Origami Activities, 12:30-1:30
p.m., Student Union Fireplace Lounge. The Boise State Japan Club will
demonstrate and instruct participants in the ancient art of paper folding.
April 27 – Luau, 6:30
p.m., Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Polynesian food and dance are highlights of
this annual event. Advance tickets are $15 general and $9 student. Door tickets
are $17 general, $12 student and show-only tickets are $5 at the door. Note
to media: a previous press release regarding this event is available at http://news.boisestate.edu
All events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to
the public. For more information on these events or on Asian American/Pacific
Islander month, call 426-4259.
Contact
Licet Medina
Cultural Center
208 426-4259
Media Contacts
Kathleen Craven
communications and marketing
208 426-3275
Patri Ann Thompson
communications and marketing intern
208 426-3196
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