FREE EVENT!
Join us for our annual East Asian Heritage Festival, an afternoon of cultural celebration for all ages. In honor of the Year of the Horse, the festival will showcase the spirit of strength, energy, and creativity through dynamic performances, hands-on art making, and flavorful food tastings. Families can enjoy interactive crafts and engaging activities that highlight the beauty and diversity of East Asian cultures.
Festival Schedule
1:00 PM
Festival Opening
Lion Dance kicks things off and sets the vibe!
1:00 – 5:00 PM
DJ + K-Pop Mini Con
Calligraphy & Origami
Chinese Knot Demos
Woodblock Printing
Face painting
Free food tastings & bubble tea
Food trucks open all afternoon
1:30 – 2:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance)
Japanese Sword Demonstration
Japanese Traditional Dance
Korean Folk Singing
Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King
Lion Dance
Korean Fan Dance
Nongak Celebration
2:00 PM
Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:00 PM
Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:30 – 4:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance — encore)
Japanese Sword Demonstration
Japanese Traditional Dance
Korean Folk Singing
Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King
Lion Dance
Korean Fan Dance
Nongak Celebration
This event is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama, Birmingham Chinese Festival Association, PaperWorkers Local, and the Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation.
Free admission with the exception of the auditorium performances, which will require a ticket. You will be prompted to purchase these optional tickets when registering for the event.
Festival Schedule Festival Opening DJ + K-Pop Mini Con Calligraphy & Origami Chinese Knot Demos Woodblock Printing Face painting Free food tastings & bubble tea Food trucks open all afternoon Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration Free East Asian Galleries Tour Free East Asian Galleries Tour Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak CelebrationDescription
Arts & Culture
Family-Friendly
FREE EVENT!
Join us for our annual East Asian Heritage Festival, an afternoon of cultural celebration for all ages. In honor of the Year of the Horse, the festival will showcase the spirit of strength, energy, and creativity through dynamic performances, hands-on art making, and flavorful food tastings. Families can enjoy interactive crafts and engaging activities that highlight the beauty and diversity of East Asian cultures.
Festival Schedule
1:00 PM
Festival Opening
Lion Dance kicks things off and sets the vibe!
1:00 – 5:00 PM
DJ + K-Pop Mini Con Calligraphy & Origami Chinese Knot Demos Woodblock Printing Face painting Free food tastings & bubble tea Food trucks open all afternoon
1:30 – 2:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
2:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:30 – 4:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance — encore)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
This event is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama, Birmingham Chinese Festival Association, PaperWorkers Local, and the Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation.
Free admission with the exception of the auditorium performances, which will require a ticket. You will be prompted to purchase these optional tickets when registering for the event.
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East Asian Heritage Festival: Year of the Horse
FREE EVENT!
Join us for our annual East Asian Heritage Festival, an afternoon of cultural celebration for all ages. In honor of the Year of the Horse, the festival will showcase the spirit of strength, energy, and creativity through dynamic performances, hands-on art making, and flavorful food tastings. Families can enjoy interactive crafts and engaging activities that highlight the beauty and diversity of East Asian cultures.
Festival Schedule
1:00 PM
Festival Opening
Lion Dance kicks things off and sets the vibe!
1:00 – 5:00 PM
DJ + K-Pop Mini Con Calligraphy & Origami Chinese Knot Demos Woodblock Printing Face painting Free food tastings & bubble tea Food trucks open all afternoon
1:30 – 2:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
2:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:30 – 4:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance — encore)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
This event is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama, Birmingham Chinese Festival Association, PaperWorkers Local, and the Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation.
Free admission with the exception of the auditorium performances, which will require a ticket. You will be prompted to purchase these optional tickets when registering for the event.
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Arts & Culture
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Address
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard
Birmingham , AL 35203
Description
FREE EVENT!
Join us for our annual East Asian Heritage Festival, an afternoon of cultural celebration for all ages. In honor of the Year of the Horse, the festival will showcase the spirit of strength, energy, and creativity through dynamic performances, hands-on art making, and flavorful food tastings. Families can enjoy interactive crafts and engaging activities that highlight the beauty and diversity of East Asian cultures.
Festival Schedule
1:00 PM
Festival Opening
Lion Dance kicks things off and sets the vibe!
1:00 – 5:00 PM
DJ + K-Pop Mini Con Calligraphy & Origami Chinese Knot Demos Woodblock Printing Face painting Free food tastings & bubble tea Food trucks open all afternoon
1:30 – 2:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
2:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:00 PM Free East Asian Galleries Tour
3:30 – 4:30 PM (Paid Ticketed Auditorium Performance — encore)
Japanese Sword Demonstration Japanese Traditional Dance Korean Folk Singing Chinese Traditional Dance: March of the Elephant King Lion Dance Korean Fan Dance Nongak Celebration
This event is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama, Birmingham Chinese Festival Association, PaperWorkers Local, and the Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation.
Free admission with the exception of the auditorium performances, which will require a ticket. You will be prompted to purchase these optional tickets when registering for the event.