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    Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage

    May 30, 2020
    12:00 pm
    1:30 pm

    Free

     

    Join us in celebrating APA Heritage month via YouTube Live!

    OACC is bringing a celebration of API arts and culture right into your home. As we face an unprecedented global health crisis, we strive to put a spotlight on the beautiful diversity and creativity within our local API communities. Our rich cultural roots manifesting in artistic expression can give us strength, resilience, and positivity particularly during challenging times.
    We hope to uplift your hearts and homes with our celebration of API arts and culture.

    **IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE**

    – Vietnamese Hat and Fan Dance featuring students from Oakland Tech High School’s Vietnamese Student Association (@oths.vsa)

    –  Introduction to Vietnamese Traditional Instruments by Van-Anh Vanessa Vo, Emmy Award-winning Vietnamese musician (https://www.vananhvo.com/)

    – Making Mayak Gimbap with Sarah Kim Lee, Korean cooking and crafts instructor (@sarahkim_lee)

    – All About Tamarind with Malina Svoravong, Laotian chef (http://www.msyvo.com/)

    – Introduction to Chinese Traditional Instruments featuring various Chinese youth orchestra alumni

    – Khmer Scarf Dance featuring Brigette (@oakkhmerangkor), Davina, Erica, and Jade from AYPAL’s May Art Festival (www.aypal.org)

    – Lazy Man Eight Brocade Qigong featuring Sifu William Dere

    – Folding Origami Cranes for Solidarity featuring OACC and Tsuru for Solidarity (www.tsuruforsolidarity.org/tsururising)

    – Learn about Kathak Dance with Chhandam School of Kathak (www.kathak.org)

    Details

    Date:
    May 30, 2020
    Time:
    12:00 pm1:30 pm
    Cost:
    Free
    Event Category:

    Organizer

    Oakland Asian Cultural Center
    Phone
    510-637-0455
    Email
    programs@oacc.cc

    Venue

    Oakland Asian Cultural Center
    388 9th St. #290
    Oakland,CA94607United States
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    Phone
    5106370455
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