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[2020·ÉòÑôÊиßÈý½ÌѧÖÊÁ¿¼à²â]Various cultural activities always take place on campus in springy March. This year, the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize the South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival to present cultures of these two regions across the board—the opening ceremony, food and cultural booths, talks and workshops, and many others. Don't be spoilt for choice!

Local South and Southeast Asian Market

The Cultural Square will be transformed into a local  market where diverse South and Southeast Asian cultures meet. Visitors can taste local food, meet the locals and experience some local ways of life, so remember to drop into this wonderful marketplace!

       Date£º6 & 7 March 2019(Wednesday & Thursday)

       Time: 12£º00£­14£º30

        Venue: Cultural Square, Main Campus

Tofu Making Workshop

     Soft or firm, salty or sweet, steamed or fried, tofu is well­known for its nice taste and good nutrition. It plays an important role in East Asian and Southeast Asian food culture, so we may well have eaten it, but do you know how it is made? Here comes a chance for you to try your hand at making this widely enjoyed food!

      Date: 10 March 2019(Sunday)

        Time: 15£º00£­16£º30

      Venue: Room 201B, 2/F WS Centre

     Fee: $ 100

An Introduction to Dandiya Raas

       Dandiya Raas, a traditional folk dance of India, is associated with scenes of Holi, which is a famous spring festival known as the festival of colors. At this workshop, our Indian students will introduce the dance to the participants by dancing together and feel the soul of their unique music culture.

       Date: 13 March 2019(Wednesday)

         Time: 18£º30£­20£º30

      Venue: Room 502, WFY Building

       Quota: 20(First come, first served)

Thai Loy Krathong Festival

      Loy Krathong, or Water Lantern Festival, is a widely celebrated occasion in Thailand where people pray for good things for the year ahead. In this workshop, participants can try their hand at making their own krathong under the guidance of Thai students!

       Date: 14 March 2019(Thursday)

       Time: 18£º30£­20£º30

         Venue: I­LOUNGE, 3/F YIA

    Quota: 20(First come, first served)

1£®These activities above are aimed to ________.

A£®introduce several traditional festivals

B£®pray for good things for the coming year

C£®spread cultures of some Asian countries

D£®promote exchanges of some local dances

2£®If you are free after 3 pm every Wednesday, you can go to ________.

A£®Tofu Making Workshop

B£®Thai Loy Krathong Festival

C£®An Introduction to Dandiya Raas

D£®Local South and Southeast Asian Market

3£®What can we know from the text?

A£®All the cultural activities are accessible free of charge.

B£®All the activities don't limit the number of participants.

C£®Loy Krathong is held to express thanks to the ancestors.

D£®Dandiya Raas is linked with scenes of the well­known festival Holi.