FREE Savannah Asian Cultural Festival 2016, April 15-16
April 15 & 16 ♦ Live Performances, Asian Cuisine, Cultural Marketplace & Family-Friendly Fun @ Armstrong State University in Savannah
Free and open to the public
Armstrong State University and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs present the 2016 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival on April 15th and 16th.
All events will take place at Armstrong’s campus at 11935 Abercorn St. in Savannah, 31419.
The 21st Annual Savannah Asian Cultural Festival will bring the continent of Asia to coastal Georgia, celebrate the rich diversity of the area and feature unique cultures, cuisine, live performances and more.
Friday, April 15
7:30 p.m. ♦ Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium
20th Anniversary Celebration of Asian cultural arts featuring live music and dance from seven Asian countries
This special 20th anniversary event will be opened by Linda Bleicken, President of Armstrong State University, and by dignitaries from the City of Savannah’s government officials and staff from the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
The evening indoor performance on the Fine Arts Auditorium Stage will showcase Asia dances, martial arts and instrumental and vocal music with each performer dressed in traditional clothing from their home country. In additional to using local performers of Asian heritage from China, India, The Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, we are excited to showcase the beautiful Chinese dances by Kaidi Li from New York City, Korean dancers with exotic costumes, and traditional Chinese music with the Erhu, an native instrument somewhat related to the violin. Another highlight will be performances by the very popular Taiko Japanese Drummers who based based in Tampa, Florida. Closing out the performance will be the very popular Dragon dancers in Vietnamese style.
Featured Performers
- P.R. CHINA: Kaidi Li, “Dunhuang- Sky Goddess”
- VIETNAM: Hac Long Duong Dragon Dancers
- SOUTH KOREA: Korean Dance Troupe
- THAILAND: Dance with Val Prompalin
- PHILIPPINES: Filipino Dance Troupe
- INDIA: Anjali Puri Patel, Bollywood Wedding Dance
- INDIA: Christina Potter, Fusion Indian-Egyptian Dance
- SOUTH KOREA: Tae Kwon Do Exhibition
- JAPAN: Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums
Saturday, April 16
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ♦ Armstrong Burnett Lawn Main Stage
| 11 a.m. | Official festival opening featuring a Parade of Nations. Welcome by Armstrong and City of Savannah officials. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Tae Kwon Do Exhibition I with Master Lee |
| 12:15 p.m. | Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums |
| 12:40 p.m. | Dragon Dance with Jac Long Duong Dancers |
| 1:05 p.m. | Korean Dance Troupe |
| 1:30 p.m. | Thailand Dancers |
| 1:40 p.m. | Chinese Musicians and Dancers |
| 2:20 p.m. | Dances from the Philippines |
| 2:35 p.m. | Indian Popular and Cultural Dances |
| 3:05 p.m. | Tae Kwon Do Exhibition II with Master Lee |
| 3:35 p.m. | Dragon Dance with Hac Long Duong Dancers |
| 4 p.m. | End of Festival |
11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. ♦ Armstrong International Gardens
| 11:45 a.m. | Belly Dancing Class with Selwa |
| 12:15 p.m. | Vietnamese Catholic Nativity of Our Lord by St. Peter & Paul Dance Group |
| 12:45 p.m. | Indian Dance Class with Janki Patel |
| 1:15 p.m. | Tai Chi Class with Myung Lee |
| 1:45 p.m. | Belly Dancing Class with Yara |
| 2:15 p.m. | Yoga Class |
| 2:45 p.m. | Meditation Class |