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:

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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

Location: Heartland Community College - 1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL 61761

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

9:30am - 10:45am: Muay Thai boxing - Welcome Room  (WDC 1601)

11:00am - 12:15pm: Professor Mai Nguyen Lisovich (Vietnam) - 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 Katherine Bruhn, Global Art and Visual Culture (Indonesia) - Welcome Room  (WDC 1601)

Location: Heartland Community College - 1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL 61761

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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.

Location: Vrooman Center - 213 W Mulberry St Normal, IL 61761

Friday, April 4, 2025

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.

Location: Vrooman Center - 213 W Mulberry St Normal, IL 61761

Date: April 1, 2025 - April 4, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Normal, IL

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