Asian New Year Celebration -- Tet, Vietnamese New Year

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,550
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2013
End Date
February 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Kick off the Year of the Snake by learning dragon moves and drumming to drive off bad luck, followed by zodiac tales by Asian Tellers Alliance, dancing along with Hoang Anh Dance Group, and martial arts demonstration. You're welcome to attend the event in traditional clothing.
Project Details
519 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,550
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn something new and unique about Asian New year celebration
. Patrons will learn something new about Asian American art, music, culture and traditions
. Patrons will check out related library materials
. Promote a sense of bonding betwe

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% learned something new or unique about the Vietnamese New Year Celebration.
96% learned something new about Asian American art, music, culture or tradition.
66% have or plan to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the progra

Source of Additional Funds

Hung Vuong Association of Minnesota

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200