Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00am until 6:00pm
Manhattan Bridge Arch @ Dumbo, Brooklyn
Direction: Take the (A) or (C) to High Street —OR— (2) (3) to Clark Street and then walk to 59 Pearl Street
New York’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival is the nation’s longest running festival celebrating Asian diversity and participation in community events. It is presented in collaboration with 120+ community organizations and representatives from eight countries. It is the nation’s most prestigious such event and dedicated to celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander identity.
In a city with 1.35 million Asians, we invite you to join our celebration that has lasted over three decades.
The 33rd Festival on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 from 11am~6pm
Confirmed special appearance by Mr. Eric Adams, New York State Senator; Mr. John Liu, Comptroller, City of New York, and Mr. Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President.
MCs: Ti-Hua Chang, Bea Hundal, CeFaan Kim, Air Tabigue, Michelle Yu and Arthur Chi’en.
You can enjoy a day of performance and activities including:
Color Guards
Lion Dance
Live Bands
Martial Arts and Dance Demonstrations
Ethnic Cuisine
Artisan Demonstrations
Media Center for journalists and reporters
Community Outreach and Support
Time Performance Group
11:00~11:20 New York Chinese School Crimson Kings Drum
11:20~11:40 Chinese Freemason Athletic Club: Lion Dance
11:45~12:00 Color Guards + National Anthem by Tiffany Ashley Viray
12:00~12:20 Tiffany Ashley Viray
12:20~12:50 New York Chinese Cultural Center
12:50~1:20 Bollywood Axion
1:20~1:50 I LOVE DANCE
1:50~2:20 Yosakoi Dance Project – 10tecomai
2:20~2:50 Polynesian Dance Productions
2:50~3:20 World Martial Arts Center
3:20~4:00 Mitchell Grey
4:00~4:40 UZUHI
4:40~5:00 Dulan Mountain Theater
5:00~5:40 The Hsu-Nami