ABOUT ASEAS
What does ASEAS stand for?
Association of Southeast Asian Students
What country celebrates Songkran, the water festival?
Thailand
What is the main ingredient in Pad Thai?
Rice noodles
Which BLACKPINK member is from Thailand?
Lisa
Who can join ASEAS events?
All UAlbany students are welcome!
What is ASEAS’s main purpose on campus?
To celebrate and promote Southeast Asian culture and community
What is the national flower of Myanmar?
Padauk
- a golden-yellow blossom that is closely associated with the Thingyan (Water Festival) and the start of the Burmese New Year in April
What Filipino dish is made of marinated meat, vinegar, and soy sauce?
*Hint* - starts with letter A
Adobo
What Southeast Asian country is artist NIKI from?
Indonesia
What do people touch the Acadamien's nose in the CC?
Who is the current ASEAS president? (First and Last)
Lawun Tharyar
What is the Vietnamese holiday that celebrates the Lunar New Year?
Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tết
What Indonesian dish is known as spicy fried rice?
Nasi Goreng
What Southeast Asian artist sings “Lover Boy”?
Phum Viphurit (Thailand)
What are the three main campuses of UAlbany?
Uptown Campus, Downtown Campus, and East Campus
What year was ASEAS established?
Spring 2019
What is the name of the colorful woven mat from the Philippines?
Banig
What sweet dessert made of shaved ice and beans is popular in the Philippines?
Halo-halo
What Filipino boy band is known for their song “GENTO”?
SB19
Which social media platform does ASEAS use most to share updates?
How many Southeast Asian countries does ASEAS represent?
Eleven (11)
What does the Thai flower garland “Phuang Malai” symbolize? It symbolizes three things...
*Hint* R___, p___, and g___ f___
Respect, purity, and good fortune
Which Southeast Asian country is known for the fertilized duck egg “Balut”?
The Philippines
What famous Southeast Asian festival features floating lanterns?
Yi Peng (Thailand)
Which Southeast Asian country is home to the world’s oldest rainforests?
Malaysia