Artwork by Mu Ping Cheng, @_studiomoop
A note about the art: We have chosen to represent our diverse heritages through the beauty of our flowers.
2025 Asian and Pacific
Heritage Festival
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The Asian and Pacific Heritage Festival is an opportunity for all individuals to celebrate and learn about the beauty of our cultures. This celebratory event recognizes the beautiful tapestry of the various cultures, languages, art, and traditions that make up our community, which, when woven together, makes us stronger.
As a part of our mission of uplifting Asian and Pacific American voices, CVC is hosting this festival in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, most notably, Portsmouth Square.
Event Goals
Celebrate the amazing diversity of Asian and Pacific culture
Present local Asian and Pacific American talent
Help educate others on the nuances of each group of people
Event Date: Sunday June 1st
Event Time Frame 12pm-5pm
Location Portsmouth Square Park
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Chinatown was chosen as the location of this year’s Asian and Pacific Heritage Festival because it is a big cultural hub for many, if not most, Asian communities in the Bay Area. Much of the Asian diaspora came through San Francisco, ultimately landing in the area known as Chinatown. The area surrounding modern-day Chinatown was populated with people from other Asian countries and it is important to note that Chinatown has always been a place that was built upon diverse Asian heritage.
Many of the locals and businesses are from various Asian countries, including, but not limited to, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and many more. Chinatown has never been a place for solely those of Chinese descent, but a welcoming place for all individuals with Asian heritage. By having Chinatown be the site of this celebratory event, we hope to help share each of our cultures and highlight the fact that so many other cultures and heritages call Chinatown home.
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CVC wants to thank our supporting organizations for this year’s event!
ASIAN, Inc. , BeChinatown, Portsmouth Square Garage, Lion Dance Me, and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
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12:40 PM Opening Remarks
12:45 PM West Coast Lion Dance Troupe
1:00 PM Long Fist Kung Fu Association
1:15 PM Nang Ann Fha
1:30 PM Thai Cultural Council of Fremont
1:45 PM Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers
2:00 PM Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC)
2:15-3:00 PM INTERMISSION
3:00 PM California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)
3:15 PM China's Spirit Music Ensemble
3:30 PM Southeast Asian Community Center
3:45 PM LionDance Me
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Where is the Festival?
The festival will be located at Portsmouth Square Park in SF Chinatown.
Is there an Entrance Fee?
This event is FREE admission for all attendees! But we appreciate any and all donations.
What time does the Festival Start?
The festival officially begins at 12 pm. There will be an opening ceremony to commemorate the start.
What time does the Festival End?
The last performance and closing ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm. The festival ends at 5 pm.
How do I get to the Festival?
Driving: Parking is available at Portsmouth Square (check hourly rates) or at St Mary’s Square Parking Garage (entrances on Pine st. and California st. only; $8 for 12 hours on) weekends).
Bus lines: T-Line, Cablecar, 30 Stockton, 45 Union, 1 California, 8 Bayshore, and 12 Folsom-Pacific will get you to Chinatown. Check the Muni site for schedule.
Will there be food for sale?
Unfortunately, food and drinks will not be for sale at the event. However, there are many delicious restaurants and cafes throughout Chinatown if you’re looking for something to eat.
Who are the organizers?
The Chinatown Volunteer Coalition, CVC, is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to support the San Francisco diverse Asian American diasporic communities through advocating for increasing language access to resources, promoting and supporting ethnic enclaves, and fostering a new and caring Asian American community to mentor and lead future generations of Asian Americans.
How can I get involved?
Fill out our form if you’d like to get involved with CVC in our “Get Involved” Section
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Click here to help make this and future events possible. We appreciate any and all support!
Suggested levels of support:
CVC Fandom Sponsor at $20
Friends of CVC Sponsor at $100
Community Sponsor at $500
Champion Sponsor at $1000
Partner Sponsor at $5,000
Title Sponsor at $10,000
Festival Info
Thank you to all of our supporting partners!
Thank you to our amazing donors for supporting this event!
