The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever. New features include a Mah Jong section, more arts and crafts selection and shopping incentives, wine, Filipino American Jazz, and a balut eating contest.
The fair also features Asian American artists, DJs, martial arts, today's Asian pop culture, j-cars, a Muay Thai kickboxing ring, scrumptious...
[read more] The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever. New features include a Mah Jong section, more arts and crafts selection and shopping incentives, wine, Filipino American Jazz, and a balut eating contest.
The fair also features Asian American artists, DJs, martial arts, today's Asian pop culture, j-cars, a Muay Thai kickboxing ring, scrumptious food, AHSC Best Dance Crew contest, children's area, cultural procession, anime, free hepatitis B screenings and more!
Live performances from: Far*East Movement, Kat O1O (Crown City Rockers), Gen Taiko, Native Elements, Kazha, Animemyu "Sailor Moon", akai SKY, Chung Ngai Dance Troupe, Counterparts, Little Brown Brother and Friends (San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival), Planet Infinity's More Than Medals Tae Kwan Do, Chardi Jawani Stanford Bhangra, Mike Nice, Tone Def, JayPlus, Keith O, "The SF Pinoy Jazz Revue" - featuring Little Brown Brother, Bo Razon, Myrna Del Rio, and Anna Maria Flechero, and many more TBA
The 6th annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 in San Francisco, in front of the Asian Art Museum, leading up to the Little Saigon District. The event is free and open to the public.
The festival is presented by California Pacific Medical Center and Subaru.
What: Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center/Little Saigon District
Larkin and McAllister Streets
San Francisco, CA
Info:
http://www.asianfairsf.com
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:
BE A VENDOR/HAVE A BOOTH
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is currently looking for arts & crafts, food, community, and corporate booths. We will be offering free parking to our vendors as well as an early bird special of $50 off for arts & crafts vendors who register by March 19. To be a vendor at this family friendly event for people of all ages, download a booth application at
www.asianfairsf.com or contact:
Tamiko Wong
415-321-5865
twong@awfoundation.com
DRESS IN ETHNIC COSTUME
Dress in ethnic attire for the "Faces of Asia" cultural procession during the fair. All ages and Asian ethnicities wanted. Email your name, contact, and description of ethnic costume to:
Hang Le To
hangleto@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEER
Sign up here:
http://asianfairsf.com/about/volunteer/volunteer-signup/
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SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR LAUNCH PARTY AND AFTER PARTY
SATURDAY MAY 8, 2010
AHSC Community Mixer
8:00pm-10:00pm
Live Music and Drinks
Hosted by viveSF
Sutra 443 Broadway
San Francisco
Then Stay for the:
Official AHSC Launch Party
Mixing Mainstream, Top 40, Hip Hop
Hosted by viveSF
Sutra 443 Broadway
San Francisco
10:00pm-2:00am
http://asianfairsf.com/2010/04/official-annual-asian-heritage-street-celebration-launch-party/
SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010
AHSC Official After Party
Suite181
181 Eddy St.
San Francisco
10:00pm - 2:00am
