Asian Culture
popular Vietnamese soup, often enjoyed as a breakfast dish, is made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, typically beef or chicken
Pho
Congress officially designated this month as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of API communities in shaping U.S. history and culture
May
When was ABSA founded?
Fall 2023
popular video platform became a household name during the 2020 pandemic, allowing users to host virtual meetings, webinars, and social gatherings
Zoom
In Japan, this business greeting is often performed instead of shaking hands to show respect
Bowing
colorful Indian festival marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at one another in joyful celebration
Holi
the only U.S. State with a majority API population
Hawaii
When was AKPsi founded?
1904
fun fact: Alpha Phi Chapter was founded in 1926!!
Created in 2005 for sharing videos, this platform has evolved into a major source of entertainment and education
Youtube
In many Asian countries it is customary to present and receive this item with both hands as a sign of respect
Business Card
This brightly colored, full-length garment is traditionally worn by women in Japan on formal occasions, with intricate patterns that often signify the season or occasion
Kimono
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, more than 120,000 _______ were forcibly relocated and incarcerated in internment camps
Japanese Americans
What are the official colors of Alpha Kappa Psi?
Navy and Gold
This social networking site enables users to connect with colleagues, search for jobs, and showcase skills and experience
Giving this type of flower as a gift in China is considered taboo, as it's associated with funerals.
Chrysanthemums
Asian country with the most dialects spoken?
India
What year did the Reitz Union APIDA office close?
August 5th, 2024
What pillar does ABSA and AKPsi share?
Service
graphic design tool allows users to create professional-looking visuals using a drag-and-drop interface
In countries like Thailand, India, Malaysia, and more - this common way of sitting is frowned upon and is seen as a sign of disrespect.
crossing your legs
Which country measures its success by Gross National Happiness instead of Gross Domestic Product?
Bhutan
What was the first ever Asian organization started on UF campus?
Chinese Club (1949)
now evolved to be CASA!
What is the difference in founding years between ABSA and UF AKPsi?
97 years
1926 --> 2023
popular crypto currency started by an anonym group under the Japanese Alias Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008
Bitcoin
This Japanese honorific is used interchangeably for 'Mr./Mrs." and is reserved for persons of equal status as oneself.