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The Asian American Student Union presents Ribbon Dance, a Chinese folk dance from the Hong Kong area, at Taste of Asia at the Kansas Union Ballroom Saturday evening. Six performers with folk costumes danced in a circle with colorful ribbons.
Students sample cultures
BY KATY BLAIR
Elaborate lion costumes, dancing, musical performances and a fashion show were just some of the events at Saturday night's Taste of Asia, the culmination of Asia Week at the University.
Last week marked the 15th-annual celebration for Asia Week, which recognized and honored Asian cultures.
"Since were in the Midwest and you don't find that many Asian-American students, we think it's important to work together and spread awareness," said Grant Huang, St. Louis junior and president of the Asian American Student Union.
Last week, students in AASU sponsored events such as origami.
karaoke and the lion dance, a New Year's tradition of dancers carrying a Chinese lion costume while moving in synchronized steps to drum beats.
The Iion dance kicked off Taste of Asia, held in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Two dancers entered the room under a brightly colored lion, teasing the crowd by winking the eves and
"It's fun for the kids," said Thien Son, Wichita sophomore and social chair of AASU. "It really shows everyone the culture of the New You."
"It's fun for the kids. It really shows everyone the culture of the New Year."
flapping the ears. For the New Year, Asian children are presented with a red envelope from these lions, representing good luck for the coming year.
THIEN SON AASU social chair
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scheduling conflicts. Although earlier than anticipated, Asia Week and Taste of Asia drew in a big crowd than last year. Close to 100 people came to Taste of Asia
Son said the week went well, but could have been better if they had more time to prepare. Asia Week is usually held in late March, but was moved to early February because of
Saturday evening.
Dancing troupes from the Kansas City area performed several traditional Asian dances. Huang said the AASU asked many local Asian-oriented performance groups to participate and was fortunate that many of the dancers on these troupes were also University students, making it easier to find acts for the show.
Susan Noh, Iola junior and AASU external vice president, said that although they were usually more prepared, the week was a success overall.
Kansan staff writer Katy Blair can be contacted at kblair@kansan. com.
Edited by Ashley Thompson
Music students head to NYC
》 FINE ARTS
Pianist, flutist of DuoSolo to perform in prestigious Trinity Church concert series
BY BETHANY BUNCH
Kirkendoll studies piano under Jack Winerock, professor of piano.
Two KU doctoral students will perform in a concert at the New York City Trinity Church today, Mary Fukushima, flutist, and Michael Kirkendoll, pianist, play together to make up DuoSolo.
Winerock s a i d Kirkendoll was a serious student who always asked questions and looked for new ways to solve problems.
"The attributes he has that make him
Fukushima and Kirkendoll were chosen among hundreds of applicants to perform at the concert. DuoSolo had a 15-minute audition in October where they performed three pieces.
"I have watched Mary grow as a flutist. She always explores and performs her music to the 'nth' degree."
"I have watched Mary grow as
Fedele said Fukushima was always pushing herself to do better.
DAVID FEDELE
Assistant professor of flute
a successful pianist are an excellent ear, inquiring mind and good work habits," Winerook said. "He also has a great sense of humor."
A sense of humor is a trait of both Kirkendoll and Fukushima Fukushima studies flute under David Fedele, assistant professor of flute.
"Mary has an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor," Fedele said. "I consider her not just as my student, but as a friend and colleague. I am very proud of her."
Having played in the concert several times himself, Fedele first suggested that Fukushima and Kirkendoll audition for the Trinity Concert Series in New York. Performances are held at the Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street and in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Taking the advice of Fedele.
a flutist" Fedele said. "She always explores and performs her music to the 'nth degree".
This is DuoSolo's second performance in New York. The first was at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall as
winners of Artist International Competition.
"I shared my interest in new music with Mary and introduced some new techniques to her," Fedele said. "Since then, she and Mike Kirkendoll have commissioned their own new works and have excelled incredibly with contemporary techniques."
The concert is comprised of only music by living composers. DuoSolo will perform an original piece by Forrest Pierce, KU assistant professor of music composition. "The Ruin of the Cypress" This is the first time Pierce's composition will be performed.
Kansan staff writer Bethany Bunch can be contacted at bbunch@kansan.com.
Edited by Stacey Couch
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