2012 Future Roots Festival

Come celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, right in the heart of downtown San José!

Together with Asian Americans for Community Involvement and MYX TV, San José Councilmember Ash Kalra is hosting the first ever Asian American Heritage Future Roots Festival, at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, on Saturday, May 26th, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

As each generation rediscovers its roots, it also... [read more]

Come celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, right in the heart of downtown San José!

Together with Asian Americans for Community Involvement and MYX TV, San José Councilmember Ash Kalra is hosting the first ever Asian American Heritage Future Roots Festival, at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, on Saturday, May 26th, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

As each generation rediscovers its roots, it also defines its own identities through new ideas, cultures, and attitudes, becoming the foundation for each generation thereafter. While the festival commemorates Asian and Pacific Islanders throughout history, it also celebrates the artists, activists, and scholars of today. The Future Roots Festival presents us with an opportunity to honor those whose stories will someday become part of our API heritage.

Featuring:

• Arts & crafts
• Free community health screenings
• Multi-lingual booths
• Live entertainment and musical performances by:

Fun Bureau — indie rock all the way from LA, featuring Taeko aka Koi Fysh from Season 1 of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew
ANAK — four-man vocal group and winners of 2011 Kollaboration SF
Alex Carbonel — Bay Area singer-song writer and Kollaboration competitor
Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association — Non-profit youth group and lion dance troupe
Wat Buddhanusorn Thai Classical Dance & Music — Featuring performers from Wat Buddhanusorn
Balle Balle Bhangra Boys — Bhangra dance youth group
Loopkicks — Martial arts tricking
DS Players — Hip-hop dance crew
Call It Art — Modern dance, featuring Kyle Limin
Corey Wolffs — Urban electric violin
Saane Delight — singer-songwriter, 100% feel-good music with Polynesian flair

Food Trucks from Moveable Feast:

Curry Up Now - Indian
Tikka Bytes - Indian
House of Siam - Thai
KoJa Kitchen - Korean/Japanese
MoGo BBQ - Korean/Mexican
Soulnese - Asian/Soul
Treatbot - Karaoke/Ice Cream
We Sushi - Sushi

& more!

Join us next door after the festival for the official After Party at Live at the Pagoda, located in the Fairmont Hotel! No Cover, 18+ all welcome!

http://www.liveatthepagoda.com/events/2012-future-roots-festival-official-after-party/

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