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SUMMARY:Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Fest
UID:126941
DTSTAMP:20260408T010500Z
DTSTART:20260509T153000Z
DTEND:20260509T190000Z
LOCATION:6350 GM Library Rd, Fulshear, TX 77441, United States
ROOM: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Fest
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Mo
 nth at Fulshear Branch Library! Experience a vibrant celebration of global
  culture.10:30 AM Polynesian Storytelling Journey through the Pacific Isl
 ands through dance, song and story. Audiences will learn about the unique 
 cultural traditions, costumes and instruments of various Polynesian island
 s on an exciting and immersive musical performance with My Hula Hut. For o
 ver 15 years Malia’s Hula Hut has produced Hawaiian & Polynesian sho
 ws in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and more!   11:30 AM Ayurvedi
 c Cooking with Karuna’s Kitchen: Food as MedicineJoin Ayurvedic chef and
  educator Karuna Diedericks for an engaging, family-friendly introduction 
 to Ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and food as medicine. In this one-hour
  session, Karuna will share how traditional Ayurvedic principles can be ap
 plied in a modern kitchen to create simple, nourishing, and delicious meal
 s.Drawing on two decades of teaching Ayurveda and culinary medicine, Karun
 a will explore the history and philosophy of India’s traditional medicin
 e. She will explain how spices and whole plant foods support digestion and
  overall wellbeing and demonstrate practical techniques you can use at hom
 e. Participants will learn how everyday ingredients—such as lentils, gra
 ins, vegetables, and spices—can be combined to create balanced, satisfyi
 ng, and affordable meals for individuals and families. Tasting samples wil
 l be served.Whether you are completely new to Ayurveda or simply curious a
 bout healthier cooking, this session offers an informative introduction to
  a holistic approach to eating and living well.12:30 PM Mahjong 101: Join
  us for a meaningful and engaging introduction to Mahjong, a game deeply r
 ooted in Chinese culture with a rich history spanning generations. In this
  interactive session, guests will explore the cultural origins and evoluti
 on of Mahjong, gain a foundational understanding of how the game is played
 , and experience the joy and connection it brings to communities around t
 he world. This program will include:A brief cultural and historical overvi
 ew of MahjongA beginner-friendly introduction to tiles, gameplay, and basi
 c rulesA guided open-play experience where participants can see Mahjong in
 action and try it themselvesWhether you are brand new or simply curious, t
 his experience is designed to be welcoming, educational, and fun.Hosted by
  The Mahj Society, a Fort Bend-based community dedicated to bringing peopl
 e together through Mahjong, learning, and shared experiences.1:30 PM The O
 ne Studio: K-Pop Dance PerformancesThe One Dance Studio is a professional 
 dance facility in Houston, Texas, founded in August 2019 by Frida Qu. Frid
 a is a professional Latin dancer who has earned numerous awards in interna
 tional competitions, including a 4th-place finish at the prestigious Black
 pool International Dance Festival in 2019.1:45 PM Soaring Phoenix Lion Dan
 ce TroupeSoaring Phoenix – CRCT is a Houston-based lion and dragon dance
  performance group, established in September 2008. We are dedicated to rai
 sing cultural awareness and generating funds for impoverished communities 
 worldwide through the traditional Chinese art of lion dancing and dragon d
 ancing. The troupe will perform a traditional lion dance with 8 lions, aus
 picious mascot, acrobatic floor routine and end it with an auspicious bann
 er drop with confetti.
URL:https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/asian-american-and-pacific-isl
 ander-heritage-fest-126941
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