Asian and Pacific Cultures Celebrated with Week of Activities

Lectures, music, performances and a cultural fair are among the free events open to the public April 22-27 during the annual Asian Pacific Cultural Week at the University of California, Davis. This year's theme is "Unity Among Diversity." Highlights surrounding the event include: • "Eth-Noh-Tec," a performance and interactive workshop on Asian American dance, music and storytelling by UC Davis alumnus Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, MUII in the Memorial Union • "I'm on a Mission From Buddha," a one-man performance by Lane Nishikawa. 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, Main Theatre • Poetry reading with Bei Dao, visiting professor and Nobel Prize finalist. Noon Thursday, April 25, MUII in the Memorial Union • Undermine, a Filipino alternative rap group from the San Francisco Bay Area. Noon Friday, April 26, on the Quad • Culture Night, dance and musical performances will be featured during an evening cultural presentation by student groups. 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, Freeborn Hall • Asian Pacific Cultural Faire, a daylong festival featuring ethnic foods, colorful dances and music, as well as games and crafts for children and performances by regional groups. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Freeborn Hall and on the nearby plaza For more event information, call the cultural days information line at (916) 752-4936.