Celebrate and learn about the customs and traditions of Asian-Americans with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library presents its 14th annual Asian-American Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.
Explore the colorful cultures of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and other countries in Asia. The festival is sponsored and funded by the Tulsa Library Trust, with special assistance from The Mary K. Chapman Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Nam Hai Oriental Supermarket, Tulsa Global Alliance and Tulsa City-County Library Staff Association. Admission to the festival is free.
The festival features martial arts demonstrations; traditional dance, drumming and music presentations; authentic arts and crafts booths; interactive educational booths featuring hands-on crafts and activities for kids; an exhibition of children’s artwork from Kyoto, Japan, courtesy of the Office of the Oklahoma Secretary of State; plus a food concession with traditional Asian cuisine provided by Sushi Train (Japanese/Korean) and Lone Wolf Banh Mi (Vietnamese/French Fusion).
Among the scheduled featured presentations and performances are a Japanese Tea Ceremony, Japanese drumming by Owasso Public School’s Ohitsuji Taiko, Lilik and Company World Fusion Dance Ensemble, Josh Massad’s PanchMahaBhuta Orchestra, Tai Chi with Thomas Academy of Taiji Kung Fu, a Kendo demonstration by Shin Sou Fu Kan Tulsa Kendo Club, a traditional Korean drum dance by Di Dim Dol and a traditional fan dance by the Korean Angels of Tulsa.
Visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/asianfestival for a complete schedule of presentations, or call 918-549-7590 for more information about the Asian-American Festival.