Published: March 1, 2005

A variety of Asian culture will be on display Saturday, March 12, at "Asia Day" presented by the Center For Asian Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

The free public event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fleming Law Building on the CU-Boulder campus. The Fleming Law Building is located near the corner of Baseline and Broadway, south of Fiske Planetarium and is accessed via Regent Drive.

Calligraphy workshops, kite decorating, a tea ceremony, music and dance from Asian cultures, documentaries and informative talks are all part of the planned festivities. The event is designed to celebrate and educate people about the cultures of Japan, China, Korea, India and other Asian nations.

Activities for children are planned throughout the day. Asian foods will be available to sample, and gift certificates from local shops and restaurants will be given as prizes.

For more information about Asia Day and an event schedule, visit or call (303) 735-5312.