Cultural Enrichment Programs
To enrich culture and develop leadership skills among our youth student members, the ASIA foundation offers opportunities for students to participate in Lion and Dragon Dance, Taiko Drum and Martial Arts clubs.
Lion Dragon Dance
The Lion and Dragon Dance celebrates Asian heritage's beauty, art, culture, traditions, and history. This captivating performance is believed to bring good fortune and joy. The gestures and movements mimic these mythical creatures' emotions, conveying the dance's story. Additionally, it fosters respect, teamwork, and social growth among students.
Taiko Drum
The word taiko actually means “drum” in Japanese and is where the art of taiko drumming originates from. Taiko-drumming designed to help develop perseverance, honor, respect, humility, empathy, team-work, and social development of a student.
Martial Arts
The martial arts class had been taught for over 10 years by Mr. Danny Ngo. This wonderful program continues to exist thanks to the hard work of our volunteer Martial Arts instructor and his awesome youth volunteers.
Martial arts were initially taught to protect the vulnerable and empower them. Traditional instructors emphasized respect and discipline for future generations. Mastering these skills is challenging, requiring time and dedication. Through martial arts, one develops qualities like respect, loyalty, honor, courage, patience, endurance, perseverance, teamwork, and willpower.