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Asian Olympics: Dai Hoi The Thao

Asian Olympics, also known as Dai Hoi The Thao, is an annual event hosted by the Vietnamese Student Associations of three schools: UT-Austin, UT-Arlington, and Texas A&M. This year, the event will be hosted by UT’s Vietnamese Student Association on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14. The three-day event is one of the biggest Asian American sporting events in the state of Texas, consisting of the sports: basketball, tennis, football, and volleyball. With around 1,500 … Read entire article »
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February Organization Spotlight: ACC’s Lunar New Year Festival

The Asian American Culture Committee, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin, hosted its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in the Union Ballroom. The first thing you notice when you walk in are the amazing decorations that immediately draw you into the Asian culture. The emphasis on red, the color used to scare away evil spirits, really symbolizes the strong traditions that are held with the New Year. The room … Read entire article »
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December Organization Spotlight: VSA’s Culture Showcase

On December 4th, 2009, the Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) at The University of Texas at Austin hosted their 5th annual Culture Showcase – showcasing the unique Vietnamese culture through Vietnamese music, fashion, and food. Each year, VSA provides a culturally rich experience for its members as well as the UT-Austin community for an admission fee of $0. Yes, you read right. For free, you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese food, listen to talented individuals perform Vietnamese songs, … Read entire article »
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