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:

9:00am - 10:00am: Yoga and Breathwork Workshop with Kinsey Hutchinson
Marilyn M. Boyd International House in 105 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

10:00am - 11:00am:  "Batik Art & Indonesian Traditional Games " presentation by Mr. Robby Anggriawan
The Eleanor Kong Room in 104 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

11:15am - 12:00pm: Lunch Reception with a presentation from The Grand Cafe
The Jaime Escalante Room in 103 Vrooman Center.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP

12:00pm - 1:30pm: "Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: The Role of Education and Support Systems in Vietnam" presentation by Dr. Mai Quynh Nguyen
The Jaime Escalante Room in 103 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

2:00pm - 3:00pm:  Muay Thai Boxing and Burmese Lethwei Martial Arts Demonstration with Band of Brothers Martial Arts
The Eleanor Kong Room in 104 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

3:00pm - 4:00pm: "Balikbayan: A Photographer's Connections to the Philippines" with Mr. Jason Reblando
The Jaime Escalante Room in 103 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Tinikling Dance Performance by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) Student Organization
Marilyn M. Boyd International House in 105 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Dinner Reception with a presentation from Dang Boba, Poke, & Banh Mi
The Jaime Escalante Room in 103 Vrooman Center.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP.

6:00pm - 8:30pm:Cirque du Cambodia Film Screening with Director Joel Gershon
The Jaime Escalante Room in 103 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.