15th annual event
offers ‘Taste of Asia’
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Members of the Filipino Student Association perform Binasuan, a celebratory dance from the Pangasinan province of Bayambang April 7, 2007, at the IU Auditorium.
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To get a “better picture of what Asia really entails,” students can watch traditional Asian dances and eat Asian food at the 15th Annual Taste of Asia at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the IU Auditorium, said Desma Jones, president of the Asian American Association.
Taste of Asia of is one of the first events of IU’s celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in April, according to an IU press release.
The event is meant to showcase various Asian student organizations through performances, Jones said. In addition to the traditional dances, the night will include a performance by former American Idol contestant Paul Kim.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the showcase of all the different Asian cultures in one night and being exposed to the diversity on the Indiana campus,” said Paul Ramos, vice president of the Filipino Student Association.
Performances will range from a traditional Indonesian dance to a performance from the band EDB.
One of the student performances will be from the Filipino Student Association, Jones said.
Ramos said the association’s performance is be based on a traditional dance called “singkil.” About 12 students are expected to participate in the dance.
Graduate student Erin Wilson will also perform at Taste of Asia.
Her solo performance, titled “Dadas,” will be based on a traditional Indonesian dance that involves making rhythms and beats with bracelets, Wilson said.
After the performance, local restaurants will provide attendees with Asian food, Jones said.
The event is free and open to everyone.