History
What does APIDASU stand for?
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Union
This well-known Kpop artist recently appeared in the White Lotus.
Lisa
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What is the new year called in many East and Southeast Asian cultures?
Lunar New Year
Eaten on Lunar New Year, this Chinese pastry symbolizes family reunion and completeness.
Mooncakes
Who first termed the name APIDASU at Crossroads?
Dilan Gohill and Charley Ordeshook
This Hawaiian music instrument is small, stringed, and commonly associated in island music.
Ukulele
What Japanese Summer festival honors the spirits of the ancestors?
Obon
This Malaysian street food dish consists of grilled skewered meat served with peanut sauce.
Satay
What year did India gain independence?
1947
This Filipina actress and singer made history as the first Asian American woman to win a Tony Award for Best Actress.
Lea Salonga
How many islands make up the Philippines?
7641
What Polynesian dance tradition from Hawaii uses movement to tell stories?
Hula
This Korean soup with seaweed is commonly associated with birthday celebrations.
Miyeokguk
Filipino farmworkers like Larry Itliong helped start a famous grape strike along this labor leader?
This Japanese-American artist created the famous "Infinity Rooms."
Yayoi Kusama
What APIDA country hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics?
Korea
Zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves, are traditionally eaten during this festival honoring the poet Qu Yuan.
The Dragon Boat Festival
This Nepali dumpling dish is commonly served with a spicy tomato-based achar dipping sauce.
Momos
What are the two dominant dialects in the Hmong language?
Hmong Daw and Hmong Leng
Who was Hollywood's first Chinese American actress?
Anna May Wong
What river flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietman?
The Mekong River
What Balinese New Year Tradition calls for a Day of Silence and the halting of many activities across the island?
Nyepi
What South Asian milk dessert is made by reducing milk and is often flavored with saffron and cardamom?
Rabri