BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20230915T222835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212013Z UID:15919-1700229600-1700235000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” Book Launch with Curtis Chin DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everything-i-learned-i-learned/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail-5-1024x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20231118T093621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T204413Z UID:16612-1702126800-1702134000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240112T003828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T214058Z UID:17315-1706270400-1709398800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love and Protect Mural Series DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotect/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/murals-jpeg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20231220T003936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T211426Z UID:16907-1706295600-1706302800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Six: The Untold Story of RMS Titanic’s Chinese Passengers" Film Screening & Discussion with Research Team Members DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thesix/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240103T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210731Z UID:16991-1706958000-1706976000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2024: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2023-12-19-at-12.17.04-PM-1-1022x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240103T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210038Z UID:16970-1708023600-1708029000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/alternative-facts/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alternative-facts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240209T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213955Z UID:17865-1709222400-1709233200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Love & Protect" Mural Series Closing Reception and AR Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotectclosingreception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240123T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205738Z UID:17390-1709319600-1709325000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/methodsampling/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/method-sampling-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240201T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172836Z UID:17678-1710444600-1710617400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancingmoons2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dancing-moons-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240129T232544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T012530Z UID:17635-1711285200-1711288800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" Book Release Reading with William Gee Wong DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sonsofchinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bill-wong-event-500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240319T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202700Z UID:18090-1713614400-1713625200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/southeastasianny/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240412T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202556Z UID:18430-1714222800-1714233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Philippine Master Culture Bearers of T’boli\, Yakan\, Kalinga People: Weaving Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/philippinemasterculturebearers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/weaving-workshop-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240321T194933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223247Z UID:18136-1714744800-1714750200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: A Fireside Chat with Clinician\, Speaker\, Coach\, and Author Jeanie Y. Chang\, LMFT DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/howkdramascantransformyourlife/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240321T205611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223216Z UID:18161-1715371200-1715376600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interwoven Stories of Culture\, Belonging\, and Change\, Featuring Ishami Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstories/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240326T235217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223138Z UID:18196-1715425200-1715430600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Movement Workshop: Interwoven Stories of Culture\, Belonging\, and Change\, Facilitated by Ishami Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstoriesworkshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/workshop-thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240405T021110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223106Z UID:18246-1715972400-1715977800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Premiere Short Film Documentaries From Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra’s 2018 Performance with Angela Davis and Janice Mirikitani Followed by a Live Performance DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/premierewithanthonybrown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240408T221152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T004707Z UID:18221-1717243200-1717257600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Jam 2024 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapimentalhealthjam2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240501T215409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214302Z UID:18601-1719061200-1719068400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Searching for Kapwa" Film Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/searchingforkapwa/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EDITED-WEBSITE-THUMBNAIL-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240709T234004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T184423Z UID:19213-1722513600-1725728400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Precious Beings Exhibition & Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/preciousbeings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/precious-beings-exhibit-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240710T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214223Z UID:19212-1722704400-1722720600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:BomBay to the Bay: a Garba Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bombaytothebay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240814T235924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T000830Z UID:19383-1725714000-1725726600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau O Keikiali’i in Performance DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohhhalauokeikialii/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/decorative-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240801T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220545Z UID:19346-1727010000-1727015400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Simone" Book Release & Reading DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/simone/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SIMONE-NEW-PRICE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20241211T205434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T001256Z UID:20553-1736685000-1736699400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater Khorasan — Afghan and Tajik Poetry and Music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sounds-of-greater-khorasan/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20241204T204954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184235Z UID:20520-1737205200-1737210600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman. Book Talk with Author Tim Vandehey and Editor Pattie Fong. DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/themarchfongeustory/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/march-fong-eu-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20250107T012150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184213Z UID:20651-1738407600-1738425600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2025/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LNY-x-BHM-2025-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20250116T011202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184144Z UID:20843-1740076200-1740083400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Camps America Built" - Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/campuanamericanstory/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NEW-FLYER.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20240822T180423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T024424Z UID:19513-1740837600-1740843000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Memory of Taste": Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thememoryoftaste/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-NEW-DATE-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20250207T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183132Z UID:20947-1741374000-1741381200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gumamela: An Intimate Preview. Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and Special Guests Charmaine Clamor\, Jorge Mijangos\, and Greg Kehret DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gumamela-an-intimate-preview/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20250207T212331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195915Z UID:20948-1742648400-1742655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong." Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/notyourchinadoll/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T053111 CREATED:20250306T190554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173148Z UID:21030-1744399800-1744407000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-mixed-up-a-mixer-celebrating-multi-racial-identity/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UPDATED-THUMBNAIL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR