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.
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The AAPI Heritage Festival is an event dedicated to celebrating the diversity in Asian and Pacific culture, especially during a time of anti Asian hate. This is an opportunity for everyone to learn about what makes up the AAPI community.
We boldly and joyfully take pride in what makes not only our AAPI community as a whole unique, but also the differences within our community. This celebratory event recognizes the beautiful tapestry of the various cultures, languages, art, and traditions that make up our community, which when weaved together make us stronger.
As a part of our mission of uplifting Asian and Pacific American voices, CVC is organizing the 2023 AAPI Heritage Festival in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown with much appreciated support from several members of the community.
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Chinatown was chosen as the location of this year’s AAPI 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 generous sponsors for this year’s event!
Permit Sponsors: Lion Dance Me (LDM) and Imaginasian
Community Sponsors: San Francisco Chinatown Merchants Association (SFCMA) and the SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD).
Supporting Sponsors: ASIAN, Inc. and BeChinatown
Video Recaps
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11:00 Opening Remarks
11:30 Thai Culture Center Wat Mongkolratanaram Berkeley: Thai Dance
12:00 Angelina Khanal and Samantha Neupane: Nepalese Dance
12:30 Flora Hui: Vocal Performance
1:00 West Coast Lion Dance Troupe: Cantonese Lion Dance
1:30 Intermission
2:00 Kultura Ng Balisong: Filipino Martial Arts
2:30 Anindita Nanda: Indian Dance
3:00 Kelly Keys and Andy Baron: Musical Performance
3:30 Intermission
4:00 Miss Bay Area, Caitlyn Vergara: Taekwondo Martial Arts
4:30 Faith Ako: Hawaiian Dance
5:00 Lion Dance Me and You Kung Moon: Cantonese Lion Dance
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Where is the Festival?
The festival will be located in SF Chinatown, between Sacramento and Clay streets.
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 11 am. 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 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; $6 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?
Our wonderful volunteers at Chinatown Volunteer Coalition sacrificed their own time in order to make this event possible.
How can I get involved?
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