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DATE May 6-7, 2023

TIME 10:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PRICE Included in general admission

AGES All ages

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Second Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander+ Festival at the Zoo

In celebration of Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, Denver Zoo is proud to partner with the Filipino-American Community of Colorado to host our second annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI+) Festival here at the Zoo! We hope you’ll join us for a day of multicultural dance, music, art, and informative workshops. Together, we will celebrate the diversity of Colorado’s Asian community and the Zoo’s unique connection to Asian cultures and countries through our animals and conservation programs. We encourage you to wear traditional clothing and accessories from the culture with which you identify.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY PERFORMANCES

 

10:00 a.m. Lion Dancers (GDPT Nguyen Thieu Buddhist Youth Association)

10:15–10:45 a.m. Global Reach Mongolian Non-Profit

11:15–11:45 a.m. Philip J. Swain and Kalalea Band

12:15–12:45 p.m. Christina Furung "Kapwa/Chakras"

1:15–1:45 p.m. The Royals (K-Pop Performance)

2:00 p.m. Lion Dancers (GDPT Nguyen Thieu Buddhist Youth Association)

2:30–3:00 p.m. Filipino American Community of Colorado

3:30–4:00 p.m. Shilpi Nikhil Dance Company

4:30–5:00 p.m. American Sports Karate Association

 

SATURDAY CRAFTS + DANCE

Kongming Lanterns with Mary Obee

Kinetic Fish with Abigail Greenslade

Origami Animals with Sisel Lan

Japanese Calligraphy with Yoshiko Dolbear

Straw + String Leis with Domingo Belen

SUNDAY PERFORMANCES

 

10:00 a.m. Lion Dancers (GDPT Nguyen Thieu Buddhist Youth Association)

10:15–10:45 a.m. Global Reach Mongolian Non-Profit

11:15–11:45 a.m. Au'Malama

12:15–12:45 p.m. Nkaujhmoob Denver/Paj Ntshua

1:15–1:45 p.m. Filipino American Community of Colorado

2:00 p.m. Lion Dancers (GDPT Nguyen Thieu Buddhist Youth Association)

2:30–3:00 p.m. Blue Cherriz Dance Team

3:30–4:00 p.m. Arcinda (Arts & Culture of Indonesia)

4:30–5:00 p.m. Philip J.K Swain and Kalalea

 

SUNDAY CRAFTS + DANCE

Quat Tay (Vietnamese Hand Fan) with Mary Obee

Paper Kites with Abigail Greenslade + Brenda Padilla

Origami Animals with Sisel Lan

Tehani’s Hula Halau with Kainoa Gardon + Noelani Hoover

Ancient India Games with Deepali Lindblom

VENDORS

SATURDAY

  • Filipino American Community of Colorado
  • DHS - Department of Human Services
  • Aurora Asian Pacific Community Partnership
  • APIA Vote
  • Heritage Camp for Adoptive Families
  • Pi'iliani Hawaiian Civic Club
  • Mana
  • Sakura Foundation
  • Global Reach Mongolian Non-Profit
  • Convivir Colorado
  • Asian Girls Ignite
  • People's Advisory Board for New Educational and Economic Goodwill
  • Colorado Korean Festival
  • National Federation of Filipino American Association
  • Queer Youth Denver
  • Benefits in Action
  • Asian Chamber of Commerce
  • Asian Vibes Denver

SUNDAY

  • Filipino American Community of Colorado
  • DHS- Department of Human Services
  • Aurora Asian Pacific Community Partnership
  • APIA Vote
  • Heritage Camp for Adoptive Families
  • Pi'iliani Hawaiian Civic Club
  • Mana
  • Sakura Foundation
  • Global Reach Mongolian Non-Profit
  • Convivir Colorado
  • People's Advisory Board for New Educational and Economic Goodwill
  • Colorado Korean Festival
  • Heart and Sol of Loveland
  • Korean Academy of Colorado
  • Queer Youth Denver
  • Benefits in Action

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