Asian American Joy

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

Following anti-Asian racism experienced during the pandemic, our communities move towards healing and celebrating the joy of Asian American identities and cultures. Join us for a celebration of Asian American heritage at the North University Community Library. This event is free to attend. Carpooling is encouraged.

 

12:00 to 12:30 p.m. | Bilingual Filipino Storytime by Dr. Joy Francisco, Ph.D. 

Author and creator of Little Jeepney Books will read in Filipino and English and lead a fun activity. 

  

1:00 to 1:45 p.m. | K-pop Dance Workshop by KOTX  

UCSD student group KOTX will lead a dance workshop from K-pop (Korean Pop) song Candy by NCT. 

  

2:00 to 2:20 p.m. | Performance by Chinese Dance Association at UCSD 

The Chinese Dance Association @ UC San Diego will performance traditional folk dance, an umbrella dance, a fan dance, and more. 

  

2:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Performance by Onkur Bangla Language Academy 

The nonprofit Bangla language school will sing in Bangla and perform beautiful dances. 

  

3:00 to 3:25 p.m. | Performance by Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center 

Samahan will perform Filipino folk dances representing multiple ethnic groups across the archipelago. 

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.