Explore Hmong culture at ‘Taste of Toj Roob’
10/23/2015
 


Discover the culture and foods of Southeast Asia at the 15th annual “Taste of Toj Roob - The Mountains: A Story Lost in Time,” sponsored by the Hmong and Southeast Asian American Club (HaSEAAC) student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

A celebration of Hmong culture, the event will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. Doors open at 4 p.m. and a program and dinner begin at 5 p.m., featuring a talk by Anthropology Lecturer Tori Jennings. The family-style meal will be prepared by HaSEAAC members. 

At 6:30 p.m., the public may attend the free keynote address by MaiGer Moua, program director and community impact adviser for United Way of Marathon County, as well as free entertainment offered following her presentation. 

Reserved seats for the dinner are available in advance for $12 per person or $15 at the door. UW-Stevens Point students, faculty and staff with ID may attend for $10. Groups of eight or more are $10 per person. Children under age 10 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the University Information and Tickets Office in the Dreyfus University Center or by calling 800-838-3378.

For more information, email haseaac@uwsp.edu or go to http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/haseaac.

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