The 15th Annual Savannah Asian Festival
 Saturday, June 5, 2010 -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Savannah Civic Center MLK Arena
Presented by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs
and the Savannah Asian Festival Committee
From Mehndi to Mandu, the 15th Annual Savannah Asian Festival brings an entire continent of unique cultures, cuisines, performances and fun to the Savannah Civic Center! This festival continues to grow in popularity every year, and has become one of the largest celebrations of Asian culture in the Southeast. The City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs and hundreds of Asian-American volunteers work together to present this one-day, whirlwind tour of the East under one roof.
Bring the family to enjoy an array of live musical, martial arts, acrobatics and dance performances on stage from performing groups representing China, Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Polynesia, Thailand and India.
 Browse the Cultural Marketplace to learn more about each country and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. From Ming Shard jewelry to Chinese calligraphy sets, hand-beaded clothing from Nepal and dupattas from Pakistan, you would need to travel the entire continent to discover the treasures that can be found in the Marketplace!
Free workshops and children's activities provide a hands-on learning experience.
The Savannah Asian Festival is free and open to the public. The festival takes place Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center, located at Montgomery and Liberty Streets. Parking at the Civic Center is free or $1 for the day at the Liberty Garage across the street. There is a charge for food and purchases from the Cultural Marketplace. For information, call (912) 651-6417.
Performance Schedule
11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags
11:30 a.m. Lee’s TaeKwando Martial Arts Demonstrations (Korea)
11:55 a.m. Chien Hong School of Kung Fu Lion Dancers (China)
12:20 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan)
12:45 p.m. Sanggar Lestari Indonesian Performing Group
1:10 p.m. SinoElite Acrobats (China)
1:45 p.m. Children of Polynesia
2:10 p.m. Sampaguita Dance Troupe (Philippines)
2:35 p.m. Hac Long Duong Lion Dancers (Vietnam)
3:00 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan)
3:25 p.m. SinoElite Acrobats (China)
3:55 p.m. India Association of Savannah Dance Group
4:15 p.m. Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts
4:40 p.m. Thailand Dance Group
Educational Workshops
3:00 p.m. Asian & Middle Eastern Tea
Authentic Cuisine from:
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All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 912-651-6783. | |