MEDIA CONTACT: Sudhir Shenoy (585) 275-5292 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800

November 5, 2002

South Asian Expo

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, in the May Room of Wilson Commons on the University of Rochester's River Campus.

ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to the public.

Note: Parking is free on University lots after 7 p.m. on weeknights and all weekend.

The Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent (ADITI) presents its South Asian Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event will take place in the May Room in Wilson Commons on the University of Rochester's River Campus.

This annual culture fair will feature interactive booths about South Asian culture with information on history, sports, music, fashion, religion, and art. Students will also be showcasing their talents through instrumental and dance performances including Bhangra and Dandia.

Admission to this event is free and open to the public; there will be a charge for South Asian snacks from India Cafe. Please contact Sudhir Shenoy, president of ADITI, at (585) 274-3319 for more information.

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