Join us for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration brought to you by the Normandale Asian Cultural Student Club, Normandale Foundation, and City of Bloomington.
Kick off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with:
Celebrate diversity, unity, and respect while fostering connections and learning about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures. All are welcome!
2:15pm- Opening Ceremony: A warm welcome from Normandale College President Dr. Joyce Ester, Asian Culture Club President Jeffrey Vang, and Bloomington City Councilmember Chao Moua.
Cultural Booths & Interactive Exhibits – Explore booths representing various Asian cultures, featuring authentic artifacts, traditional crafts, and hands-on activities. Some of the featured booths include Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Chinese cultural displays and more!
️Food & Refreshments – Enjoy a variety of flavors from two food trucks offering authentic AANHPI cuisine, along with light appetizers and drinks provided by Tiffinman Catering (while supplies last).
- Amazing Momo: Tibetan Dumplings
- Kham Fu Dee: Asian Fusion
- Tiffinman Catering: Indian Cuisine
2:45pm- Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony & Tasting – Experience the art of a Japanese tea ceremony, a ritual that embodies harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. Attendees will have the chance to observe a demonstration and enjoy a sample of freshly made matcha tea and sweets.
3:30pm- Keynote Speaker & Martial Arts Demonstration: Pete K. Wong
Courage to Fail: How Embracing Our Pain Builds Confidence
The fear of failure can be paralyzing but embracing it as a valuable opportunity for growth can lead to increased confidence and a deeper understanding of one's abilities. In martial arts, the pursuit of mastery is paved with both triumph and failure.
While success is often celebrated, it is the trials and tribulations faced along the way that truly shape us. Walk away with solutions for how you can build a healthier mindset when failure shows up, build resilience, and have a little fun along the way while doing it!
Japanese Garden Tours & Koi Feeding – Enjoy a self-guided or volunteer-led tour to explore the garden’s history and feed the koi.
4:15pm- Taiko Drumming & 5:30pm Lion Dance Performances – Enjoy the energy and rhythm of traditional Taiko drumming performance by TaikoArts Midwest, followed by a captivating Lion Dance by DTT Lions—a vibrant performance believed to bring good luck and drive away negative energy.
5:00pm- Cultural Fashion Show – The celebration will conclude with a showcase of traditional AANHPI attire, highlighting the beauty and diversity of cultural clothing across different Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
We recommend guests park in Lot 3, 4, or the parking ramp and enter through the KOPP Building Entrance
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