Asian New Year 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,769
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2014
End Date
April 2014
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Celebrate the Asian New Year (Year of the Horse 2013) with a variety of programs including the introduction to cultures and customs behind the Asian New Year. Lion dancing, live musical performances, traditional dances, Martial Arts demonstration, storytelling, Asian crafts, fruit carving, and more feature the sights, sounds, and cultures of China, India, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. You’re welcome to attend the event in traditional clothing.
Project Details
397 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,769
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$9,769
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn something new and unique about New Year celebrations. Patrons will learn something new about Asian American culture or traditions. Patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

97% learned something new or unique about the Asian New Year Celebration. 93% learned something new about Asian cultures or traditions. 65% had or planned to check out library materials on the topic. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: “I always have loved the cultural events presented at the libraries. For this one it was a good participation on the learning to dance portion. The librarian was superb, and enthusiastic. The fruit carving lady was fantastic, her enthusiasm spread.” “This was so great. Thank you for doing this. I like to have my child get to know her Chinese culture and the other Asian cultures.”

Source of Additional Funds

Asian Media Access; Hoang Anh Dance Group; Hung Vuong association of Minnesota; Thai Creative Carving

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