Illinois State University, in collaboration with Heartland Community College, will be hosting a Southeast Asian Cultural Festival the week of March 31st through April 4th. This festival will showcase the diverse cultures of this region, including those from Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and highlight intercultural practices such as yoga and meditation, martial arts, and dance. These events are free to attend and are open to the community.

Schedule:

9:30am - 10:45am: Robby Anggriawan “Batik Art & Playful Learning” - Welcome Room (WDC 1601)

11:00am - 12:15pm: Religious panel discussion with monk Bhante Rahula - Leadership Room (WDC 1000)

11:00am - 1:30pm: Multicultural Room (WDC 1001)
-Lunch from Dang & Thai House
-Le Hien Minh documentary  
-Nail Salon

12:30pm - 1:45pm: Professor Mai Nguyen Lisovich (Vietnam) - Leadership Room (WDC 1000)

2:00pm - 3:15pm: Muay Thai boxing Welcome Room (WDC 1601) - Guided meditation Multicultural Room (WDC 1001)

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Cirque du Cambodia film screening & director Q&A