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:  Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop with Jim Almeda
Marilyn M. Boyd International House in 105 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

10:00am - 11:00am: "Global Art and Visual Culture [Indonesia]" presentation by Dr. Katherine Bruhn
The Eleanor Kong Room in 104 Vrooman Center. No RSVP needed.

11:15am - 12:00pm: Lunch Reception with a presentation from the Thai House of Bloomington
The Eleanor Kong Room in 104 Vrooman Center.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Violin Performance by Ms. Chona Noble
The Eleanor Kong Room in 104 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.