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A Day in Asia

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
2023-05-06 13:00:00 2023-05-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in Asia Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, May 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-06 13:00:00 2023-05-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in Asia Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN

Journey through the streets of countries in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Explore unique cultural artifacts and traditional dress, sample the delicious foods and enjoy traditional dance and music during this engaging afternoon. Bring the whole family for what will certainly be a special day to celebrate along with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | History | Exhibits | Community |

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