The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with Asian Heritage Week, April 25-27, 2024, at Illinois State University.
AsiaConnect, working with the Normal Public Library and Illinois Art Station, will hold festivities throughout the week. All events are free and open to the public.
Attendance is limited for some events. Find registration and a full schedule for the Asian Heritage Week.
Thursday, April 25
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration presented by Bhakti Center
- 5:30–7 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Turner Hall, Food Lab (Room 131)
- Seats limited to 24 participants. RSVP FULL.
Friday, April 26
Film Screening: 7 Days
- 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Office of International Engagement, Fell Hall, second floor
- Set up on a pre-arranged date by their old-fashioned Indian parents, Ravi and Rita seemingly have nothing in common. The situation turns both awkward and enlightening when they find themselves trapped inside together for a week.
- Free fresh popcorn!
Saturday, April 27
Asian Heritage Celebration
- 1–4 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center
Filipino Dance presented by APAC
- 1 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116
Henna Demonstration presented by Binni Patel
- 1 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
- Seats limited to 22 participants. RSVP FULL.
Indian Dance presented by Dulari Thakura
- 2 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116
Tea Tasting presented by T.Y. Wang
- 2 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
- Seats are limited to 22 participants. RSVP FULL.
Arts and Crafts presented by Illinois Art Station
- 3 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop presented by Shih-Wei Chiang & Miranda Lin
- 3 p.m.
- Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
- Seats are limited to 20 participants. RSVP FULL.
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in these events, contact AsiaConnect. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
