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Student organizations celebrate cultural anniversaries |
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Monday, 07 April 2008 |
by ERICA DURHAM
Intern News Reporter
Traditional dresses and costumes filled the room at the Asian Student Association festival Saturday.
The ASA held its ninth annual Asian Festival, titled “Welcome to Our Asian Home.”
“We called it ‘Welcome to Our Asian Home’ because we want to have comfort, joy and excitement,” senior education major and president of ASA Chua Lor said.
The event was open to all students with free admission.
“This festival is to just raise awareness around campus and the world. Not every culture is covered
here but we have their flags up. We want to let the community know what ASA is,” said Lor.
 Participants dance at the Asian Student Association Festival Saturday. Photo by Anna Donlan
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The event included song, dance, and skits.
“All are welcome to this extraordinary event that brings together an exciting array of Asian cultures,
sample food, watch theatrical performances, win prizes, and take home your arts and crafts,” assistant
director of multicultural education Augusto E. Peña said.
The celebration included curry, egg rolls, sticky-rice, sushi, and other traditional Asian snacks.
Challenger High School from Hickory performed a traditional Hmong dance, which involved wearing
traditional dresses covered with bright colors and silver discs.
“We’ve been working really close with the [Hispanic Student Association, which] is hosting a dance
tonight to celebrate their 10th anniversary,” Lor said.
HSA also had a celebration Saturday to mark its 10th anniversary.
 Kelly L. Refalo (l), Evan J. Fetty, Michal J. Duffy, and Jade A. Mctaggart enjoy Asian food offered at the Asian Student Association Festival Saturday. Photo by Anna Donlan
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“Diez, a Latin Affair” was held at Whitewater Café in Plemmons Student Union.
HSA celebrated with a salsa dance after the ASA Festival and all students were welcome to attend.
HSA performed a skit about how the 18 clans in the Hmong culture came to be.
Activities at the festival not only included song and dance but also informational booths and activities
such as calligraphy, a picture booth and an origami booth.
“We want to raise awareness throughout the community and [Appalachian State University] through
community service and fundraisers. We work through the Multicultural Development Center,” Lor said.
 L. Adrin Henard, senior psychology major and president of the Japanese culture club, writes Japanese calligraphy for interested participants at the Asian Student Association Festival Saturday. Photo by Anna Donlan
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“Students dressed in full traditional attire helped attendees of the event create their own origami and
write their names in traditional calligraphy.
“We are open to the public…[for] anyone who is interested to learn more,” Lor said.
ASA meets Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the McRae Peak Room of Plemmons Student Union.
HSA meets Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. in the McRae Peak Room as well.
Both clubs are open to anyone who wishes to join.
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