“CelebrAsian: An Asian/Pacific Islander Cultural Experience,” highlighting the foods and cultures of Asian and Pacific Islanders, will take place Tues., April 29, 5 -7 pm at The Landing Market.
This community building event, the third in a series, is for people of all ages. Sponsors are The Landing Market; the Asian Student Association and Allies (ASAA), a student group at Luther College; the college’s Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES); and the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. It coincides with Asian and Pacific Islanders month at the college.
The event, centering on “Eats, Education, Engagement,” will feature “Asia on a Plate,” a meal of Vietnamese Com Tam, a pork dish served with jasmine rice, eggs, cucumbers, carrots, and traditional spices; Filipino Maja Blanca, a corn pudding made with coconut milk, corn, and cheese; Indonesian Pisang Goreng ( fried bananas); and Thai Tea.
Cost is $10. For students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger, the cost is $5. No reservations are needed.
This event will also include a book giveaway featuring titles by authors of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, sponsored by the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. Books will be available to attendees at no charge, one per person.
“We’re capping off Luther’s academic year with a creative event planned by enthusiastic Luther students,” says Landing owner Pete Espinosa. “Truly a joy to work with Luther on these community events.”
The Landing Market, located at 211 College Dr., in Decorah, opened in July 2020 as a food hall and community gathering spot. Today The Landing is home to Justin’s (restaurant), The Buzz (coffee & cocktails), Root 43 (juices, smoothies, bowls), and Tandem which supports the disability community as well as Oneota Health Solutions chiropractic care and Nagle Signs. For more information, email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.
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- Terry Ramlo, Manager
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