Entertainment
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Traditional Thai Massage
The origins of Thai massage date back about 2,500 years. Classical Thai Massage is focused on maintaining health and vitality by relieving tension and encouraging energy flow in the body through the use of massage, pressure points, and assisted stretching.
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Yoga Teaching
The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses.
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| FOODS |
Thai fruit and
vegetable carving
Fruit and vegetable carving is a venerable tradition which has been passed down form ancient times. Fruit and vegetable carving is considered one of the ten traditional Thai crafts. It is thus held to be an ancient art and is used in making food offerings for monks, entertaining guests, ordinations, weddings, and royal funerals. |
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Cooking Demonstration
The Delicious taste in Asian food has being developed over centuries of experimentation. Exotic array of herbs and spices
are used to attain that ultimate experience asian food is well known for.
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| CRAFTS |
Ikebana
Display, Teaching and Demonstration
While flower arrangement for many people in the West consists of symmetrically arranging flowering plants in a vase, Japanese Ikebana (literally 'flowers kept alive') is a lot more complex. There are many schools, of which the most popular are Ikenobo, Sogetsu and Ohara. There are also different styles depending on the school and the plants and vase used. |
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Origami Demonstration
Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably without the use of gluing or cutting the paper medium. |
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| SPORTS |
Sepak Takraw
Sepak Takraw or kick volleyball is a sport native to Southeast Asia, resembling volleyball, except that it uses a rattan ball and only allows players to use their feet and head to touch the ball.
to learn more go to Sepak Takraw Tournament |
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Thai Chi
This ancient form of exercise combines classical Yang style Tai Chi and Chi Kung movements. The Chinese word Tai means "GREAT." Chi means "ORIGIN." Beneficial to the mind, body, and spirit, energy flows as you move through the movements in this class. |
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Martial Arts
Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. They may be studied for various reasons including combat skills, fitness, self-defense, sport, self-cultivation/meditation, mental discipline, character development and building self-confidence, or any combination of the above.
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Muay Thai
Thai Boxing and also known as The Art of the Eight Limbs is the Thai name for a form of hard martial art practiced in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies slightly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing |
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| JAPANESE DRUMMING |
Ronin Taiko
RONIN TAIKO performers practice wadaiko, or Japanese drumming. They travel frequently to Japan to train with taiko Sensei (teachers) to further develop their physical and mental discipline in this art form. With additional training backgrounds ranging from martial arts to dance and theatre. |
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Fushu Daiko
Fushu Daiko is made up of many nationalities and backgrounds, yet we have been drawn together by the taiko. Through it's sound Fushu Daiko wishes to create a sense of connection in the hearts of those who hear the taiko's beat. |
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| MUSIC AND DANCE |
Chinese Traditional Music
Bamboo flute is one of the oldest Chinese musical instruments. It has a history of over two thousand years. Bamboo flutes have been widely used in the Chinese folk music and drama performances. A master musician from Beijing plays popular Chinese and American tunes using this ancient instrument.
Mr. Changkui Tang is a famous musician in China specializing in bamboo flutes and Jin Hu (two-stringed instrument playing for Peking Opera). He was director of traditional musical ensemble at China Air Force Performing Troupe, and the first special guest musician from China to perform at Pentagon. |
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Chinese Opera Dance
A famous female warrior in the Chinese history is portrayed in this special piece of Peking Opera dance, one of China’s national treasures. The artist showcases a dramatic Chinese dance routine wearing spectacular Peking Opera costumes.
Ms. Jie Yu graduated from China Central Drama Institute specializing in Peking Opera performance. She was a principle performer at Hubei Peking Opera Theater and a council member of China National Traditional Opera Performers Association. A winner of China national Peking Opera competition, she has achieved the title of “First-Tier” Performer, the highest distinction of her field in China. |
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MUSIC AND DANCE (more)
Filipino Folk Dance
Indian Folk Dance
Japanese Folk Dance
Thai Classical Dance
Thai Folk Dance
Belly Dance
Bangladesh Folk Dance
Stilt Dancer
FASHION
Bangladesh Fashion Show
Parade of Asia
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| In its 18th year, this annual festival
features Asian crafts, art, and exotic music and dance, highlighted by a
tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. Children can participate
in the Asian passport activity, and receive a special gift upon completion. |
