2009 PROGRAM

Entertainment: From local to national headliners, from traditional to contemporary performances, Asian American entertainers both aspiring and professional will captivate audiences throughout the day.

Time	Program
10:00-11:00	Opening Ceremony hosted by Vietnamese Community
11:00-11:20	Hmong Cultural Performance
11:20-11:40	Gateway Dance Theatre Cultural Performance
11:40-12:00	Indian Cultural Performance
12:00-12:30	Thai Cultural Performance
12:30-01:00	Chinese Cultural Performance
01:00-01:20	Legaci Teaser
01:30-01:50	Cambodian Cultural Performance
01:50-02:10	Korean Cultural Performance
02:10-02:30	Japanese Cultural Performance
02:30-02:50	Taidam Cultural Performance
02:50-03:15	Lao Cultural Performance
03:15-03:40	Nepalese Cultural Performance
03:40-03:55	Filipino Cultural Performance
04:00-05:30	Next SensAsian Talent Competition
05:30-06:30	Fashion Show with Music by Larry Berenguel
06:30-06:45	2009 Next SensAsian Winner
07:00-08:00	Headliner: Legaci

Cooking Center: Food enthusiasts and professional chefs share their special recipes and culinary skills in the Cooking Center.

Time	Program
11:00-12:00	Chicken Curry & Shaking Beef by Café Shi
12:00-01:00	Stir Fry Noodles by Cambodian Village
01:00-02:00	Shrimp Tempura & California Roll by Taki
02:00-03:00	Banh Xeo by Vietnamese Village
03:00-04:00	Caterpillar Roll & Alaska Roll by Miyabi 9
04:00-05:00	Papaya Salad by Thai Village
05:00-06:00	Chicken Adobo by Filipino Village
06:00-07:00	Lumpia (Egg Rolls) by Filipino Village

Martial Arts Village: Unleash your warrior spirit as spectator or competitor at the Martial Arts Village.

Time	Program
10:45-11:00	Martial Art Opening Ceremony (Masters' Demonstration)
11:00-02:00	Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Competition
02:00-02:30	Eagle Claw
02:30-03:00	Two Rivers
03:00-03:30	Chinese Martial Arts Academy
03:30-04:00	Central Iowa Martial Arts
04:00-04:30	Elite Edge
04:30-05:00	Tai Chi School
05:00-05:30	Kung Fu Academy
05:30-06:00	Dojos Family Martial Arts
06:00-06:30	Zhi Jun Xu Tai Chi
06:30-07:00	Farrells US Martial Arts & Fitness
07:00-07:30	ISU Judo

Other celebrAsian Highlights:
- Twelve Asian villages present their culture, cuisine and contributions
- Children's Village demonstrates that going green can be both good and fun
- Cash prizes motivate teams from across the Midwest to compete and excel in the volleyball tournament
- Global citizens converge at the Diplomacy Village to connect Iowa to the world
- Witness the creation of the Asian Fusion Art Exhibit as music, dance and poetry inspire artists during a rare and dynamic Happening
- Stop in the Health & Wellness Village for inspiration and ideas for a healthful lifestyle
- Bring your little ones for story time in the Family Center every two hours beginning at noon and each child will receive a book to take home afterwards