Join the Kaukauna Public Library Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 for the annual Asian Cultural Day.
Photo courtesy Nkauj Zaj Dance Academy on Facebook. The group performs at 5:30 p.m.

KAUKAUNA — Join the Kaukauna Public Library Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 for the annual Asian Cultural Day.

This free family friendly all-day event features performers representing different Asian cultures, a cooking event, crafts and educational displays throughout the library.

Schedule of Events:

Performances (READ MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMERS HERE)
10-11a – Oshkosh Taiko (Japan)
11:15-12:15p – Ace Champion (Various Countries) Ace will also play throughout the library later in the day!
12:30-1:30p – Kanonji Exchange Students (Japan)
1:45-2:45p – DC Dance Academy (Hmong)
3-5p – Henna by Gunjan – Henna presentation and interactive demonstration (India)
4:15-5:15p – Blue Willow Dance (China)
5:30-6:30p – Nkauj Zaj Dance Academy. (Hmong)

Food
11a-12p – Making Onigiri with KAP and KPL  CLICK HERE to find out more information and register for the event.
11a-4p – Ong’s Food Truck will be out front of the library. (The food truck food is not free).

Crafts
All Day – Bolang Gu Pellet Drum (Children)
All Day – Tatakizome Flower Pounding (All Ages)
1:30-3:30PM – Bojagi Wrapping Cloth (Teens/Adults)
5:30-7:30PM  – Bojagi Wrapping Cloth (Teens/Adults)

This event is free and open to the public. It’s a perfect opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and celebrate the diverse Asian cultures that enrich our society.

Sponsors include The Center For East Asians Studies at UW Madison, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, US Venture, and the Kanonji-Appleton Partnership.



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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.