IELE International Arts and Crafts Fair Debut

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IELE International Arts and Crafts Fair Debut

February 22-23, 2023

WRITER: THEODORE MARIA SCHOOL OF ARTS

Thanks all for making the IELE International Arts and Crafts Fair eventful and enjoyable times to remember.

On February 22^nd and 23^rd, 2023, the Institute of English Language Education (IELE) organized the IELE International Arts and Crafts Fair in collaboration with the Theodore Maria School of Arts as well as the Assumption University International Student Community (AUISC). The dual objectives for this event were to primarily promote internationalism and cultural diversity among Assumption University community members while also strengthening the relationship of our students, faculty members, and staff.

The event took place at the CL Plaza where a total of 15 booths were set up showcasing arts and crafts as well as traditional food and snacks from around the world. IELE put together booths representing nations, namely India, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam, Italy, South Korea and Thailand. There were also booths organized by students and faculty members from Business English, Business French, Business Chinese, Business Japanese, General Education, English-Chinese for Digital Communication, and the AU International Student Community. Students, faculty members, and staff were able to experience making different kinds of arts and crafts and sample traditional cuisines from the represented countries.

The AU Dance club opened the event with an energetic yet graceful dance performance. Following the performance, the inaugural speech to officiate the event was given by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, AU President. Furthermore, also in attendance as special guests during the opening ceremony were Rev. Bro. Dr. Veerayuth Boonpram, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Associate Professor Dr. Sureepong Phothongsunan, Dean, Theodore Maria School of Arts. Finally, the students currently taking the course “The Power of Personality in Leadership” performed a fashion show featuring several costumes from around the world.

On the second day of the event, there was a special dance performance, named Jalebi Babies, from AU South Asian Student Community, followed by Kahoot!, where students voluntarily participated in answering general knowledge questions on world geography, and the winners in each round were given a special gift from IELE. Moreover, awards were also presented by Associate Professor Dr. Sureepong Phothongsunan, Dean, Theodore Maria School of Arts, to the students who participated in International Fun Fact and Poster Contest.