Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education is celebrating AAPI Heritage month: Check out these events throughout April

Bulgogi Cooking Night

April 6 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Oaks Clubroom

iMedia graduate student Doo Lee will lead a cooking night in collaboration with the Asian-Pacific Student Association (ASPA) and Oaks neighborhood.

International Festival

April 8 | 4 - 6 p.m. | Global Neighborhood

Join the Elon University community for the international festival looking at wellness across cultures as well as the planet.

Khmer New Year

April 10 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Wat Greensboro

Join ASPA in celebrating Khmer New Year. The group will travel to Wat Greensboro, a Buddhist temple. Transportation will be provided. Contact ASPA for more information.

Ramen Tasting Party

April 11 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Moseley Kitchen

ASPA will host a spicy ramen tasting party.

K-Pop: “Best of the Best”

April 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Moseley 221

Join the CREDE for a fun night of fighting for the best K-Pop songs and bands during a game of K-Pop brackets. Fight for your favorites and also enjoy provided snacks.

Sri Lankan New Year

April 13 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Medallion Plaza

Hosted by the Periclean Scholars, a celebration will be held on the eve of Sri Lankan New Year, where students and the community will have the opportunity to experience traditional food and activities celebrated in Sri Lanka.

History of Henna

April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Upstairs Lakeside

Join EMPRESS to learn more about the history of Henna.

Chai Chat x Jewelry Making

April 19 | Time and location TBD

Join the GLC and CREDE for a Chai Chat and to make jewelry.

Vietnamese Spring Roll

April 22 | 6 -7 p.m. | Moseley Kitchen

Join ASPA in cooking Vietnamese spring rolls — a favorite Asian dish for many.

Surtal Spring Showcase

April 22-23 | Yeager Recital Hall

Surtal, the Indian Dance club at Elon University, will be performing at 6 and 8 p.m. on April 22 and 6 p.m. on April 23.

AAPI End of Year Celebration

April 27 | 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. | Upstairs Lakeside

Join the CREDE for the AAPI End of Year Celebration, where AAPI students, faculty and staff will be honored. To register, visit the CREDE’s website.

Dumpling Making Night

April 29 | 6 - 8 p.m. | LaRose Kitchen

ASPA will host a dumpling making night to wrap up AAPI Heritage month.

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