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the exotic cultures of Asia without leaving campus at Wright State University's
1997 Asia Fest Celebration during the month of April. From movies, to food,
to dance, to art - there's something for everyone.
Highlighting the month-long celebration will be "Culture Night," a potpourri of Asian cultures featuring "Kanya," a multi-media work by internationally known classical Indian dancer Jothi Raghavan. Raghavan uses classical and modern dance, along with music, poetry and projected images, to explore the idea of women in ancient Indian epics and the contemporary efforts of Indian women to gain equality.
"Kanya," which means woman, uses six traditional poems to tell the story of women in India. The poets will be portrayed by Indian actor Partha Chowdhury. Also on hand will be Natraj, a jazz quintet known for its inventive adaptations of North Indian and West African traditional music, and the Nrityanjali orchestra, an ensemble of musicians from India who perform Carnatic music, the classical music of India that traditionally accompanies the dance.
Culture Night, which runs from 59:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, in WSU's Student Union Multipurpose Room, will also feature ethnic dances from China, the Phillippines, Korea, Lebanon and Pakistan, and a fashion show showcasing the fashions of 13 Asian countries. "Kanya" will start at 8 p.m. Advance admission for Culture Night is $2 for students, $3 for WSU faculty and staff and $5 for the general public. Tickets are available at the Student Union Box Office, 775-5544. Tickets at the door are $6 for everyone.
Other WSU Asia Fest events include:
A Taste of Asia:
Cooking Demonstrations
Thursday, April 10 Chinese cuisine
Friday, April 11 Indonesian cuisine
Thursday, April 17 Indian cuisine
Friday, April 18 Lebanese cuisine
Noon 1 p.m. Campus Ministry
Cost: $3.50
Registration required and space is limited. Call: 775-4069.
Movies of Asia
Saturday, April 12
China: Iron and Silk and Double
Happiness 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 19
Vietnam: The Priest and Shadow on the Road
3 p.m.
Sunday, April 27
India: Shahensha and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
2 p.m.
All movies in Medical Science Auditorium
Admission: Free
Wednesday, April 9
Panel Discussion: "Ethnicity, Values and Beliefs Toward Patient Autonomy"
Asian professionals in medicine and other disciplines will discuss
whether seriously ill Asian patients should make critical decisions about
their care, including decisions about the use of life-support systems.
Noon 1 p.m.
E 163 Student Union
Facilitator: Robert Reece
Jothi Raghavan performs in "Kanya."
Wednesday, April 16
Panel Discussion: "The Gap"
Asian students will discuss not just the generation gap, but the culture
gap and the agony/conflict of growing up in two different cultures.
Noon 1 p.m.
E163 Student Union
Facilitator: Maggie McDonald
Sunday, April 20
CULTURE NIGHT
5 9:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Student Union
Thursday, April 24
Diversity Awareness Workshop:
Transforming the Campus Climate
Featuring "The Color of Fear," an award-winning film and
its director, Lee Mun Wah, who will facilitate the discussion following
the film.
1 p.m. 5 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Student Union
Admission: Free
Saturday, April 26
Friendship Games Competition
Tournaments of Billiards, Table Tennis, and Badminton
11 a.m. 4 p.m.
Student Union
Open to students, faculty, and staff
To register, e-mail s005drb@discover.wright.edu.
Deadline: April 11
Sunday, April 27
Friendship Games Competition
(continued)
Competitions of 3 on 3 basketball and 5 on 5 volleyball
11 a.m. 4 p.m.
The Nutter Center
Open to students, faculty, and staff
To register, email s005drb@discover.wright.edu.
Deadline: April 11
All events are free and open to the public unless stated otherwise. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Climate at 775-4925.