Alfred to Asia: The Award-winning show is back with more
Last year’s Alfie-Award-winning show, Alfred to Asia (A2A) will once again showcase talents and culture from various parts of Asia beginning at 7 p.m Saturday, April 2, in Holmes Auditorium.
This year’s theme is Air Tour; audiences will experience a unique flight experience to Asia through performances including traditional and pop dance, as well as music performance.
Organized by the International Student and Scholars Organization (ISSO), Alfred to Asia has been presenting and bringing Asian culture and elements to the Alfred community since 2006.
What can audiences expect to see in this year’s A2A?
“Audience members will have a whole new experience from last year," said Linh Do, the newly-elected president of ISSO.
"This year, we tried to show more elements of Asia to AU; we will be bringing a rock band, lion dance and many more surprises. I hope audiences will have a ‘WOW’ after the show,” he added.
One of the most-applauded-parts of last year’s show, the Boys and Girls pop dance, will be back this year with Girls Generation’s “Hoot” and SHINee’s “Lucifer.” If rehearsals are any indication, both dance groups are very well prepared to rock Holmes Auditorium with dynamic pop music and unique Korean dance moves.
In addition, this year’s Alfred to Asia will have more local students’ participation in various parts of the show from stage management to performances to graphic designing. First-year student Cassie Klipera, newly-elected vice president of ISSO, is one of the active members of the upcoming show; she will be in a traditional Chinese Fan Dance with several other students. She said she is very excited about the show and loves being a part of it.
This event is open to all and admission is free. In response to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that recently affected Japan; there will be a donation box by the door at Holmes Auditorium that night. All donations will directly benefit the American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.
