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Get a 'Taste of Asian Pacific Heritage' with Gail Borden May 19

On Wednesday, May 19, get a "Taste of Asian Pacific Heritage" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Watch clips of music, dance, fashion and cooking demos from various countries with a QA session following each category. Sign up for Zoom link at www.gailborden.info.

Elephants play a key role in Asian cultures, symbolizing power and strength. In May, stop by the lobby of the Main Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., to see a life-size elephant statue on display to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Or watch a time-lapse video of the assembly of the elephant on the library's YouTube channel.

The library also has online quizzes and craft demonstrations available online. Check out the offerings at www.gailborden.info.

Take the Asian Pacific American Heritage Quiz or watch instructional videos on making origami paper cranes or cows.

Judy Hayner shows how to make a Korean fan based on fans used in traditional Korean Fan Dancing. There is a preschool craft of "Rainbow Shape Elephant" that you can print out, cut and color.

Elgin Community College Student Life offered an online cooking demo with Lily Khoxayo.

Watch videos on "Asian Pacific American Dances and Music Performances" and "Gauri Jog Indian Dance School."

You also can learn about the history of Laotians in Elgin. The library's YouTube channel features a one-hour video titled "Their Stories: Elgin Lao Oral History Project."

See an online informational display on Laotian immigration to Elgin in 1976.

Community volunteer Aloun Khotisene worked to preserve the memories of elder Laotian immigrants as they traced their stories of leaving Laos and coming to Elgin in the 1970s and 1980s. They hope to promote a connection between the younger generation and the elderly Lao, so they can all take pride in their shared history.

Check out the online "Laotian Oral History Project." Community volunteer Aloun Khotisene worked to preserve the memories of elder Laotian immigrants as they traced their stories of leaving Laos and coming to Elgin in the 1970s and 1980s. They hope to promote a connection between the younger generation and the elderly Lao, so they can all take pride in their shared history.

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