SAN FRANCISCO (April 2, 2009) - The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever, featuring Asian American artists, DJs, martial arts, today's Asian pop culture, j-cars, a Muay Thai kickboxing ring, scrumptious food, a karaoke contest, children's area, cultural procession, arts and crafts, anime, free hepatitis B screenings and more! The 5th annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 in San Francisco, in front of the Asian Art Museum, leading up to the Little Saigon District. The event is free and open to the public.
What: Fifth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
When: Saturday, May 16, 2009
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center/Little Saigon District
San Francisco
Information: www.asianfairsf.com
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:
BE A VENDOR
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is currenlty looking for arts and crafts, food, community, and corporate booths. To be a vendor at one of the largest gatherings of Asian & Pacific Islanders in America, download a booth application at
www.asianfairsf.com or contact:
Tamiko Wong
415-321-5865
twong@awfoundation.com
DONATE PRIZES FOR THE SFUSD RAFFLE PROGRAM
The San Francisco Unified School District "Make Some Money For Your School " Raffle Program, managed by the AsianWeek Foundation, is no cost fundraiser for schools. Students sell raffle tickets for a chance to win donated prizes, and ALL proceeds go straight to participating schools. Last year, 25 different schools participated, representing over 17,000 students and the program raised close to $10,000. Donation of an item, product or service is currently wanted and will give your company exposure to estimated 100,000 festival attendees. For more information contact:
Angela Pang
apang@asianweek.com
DRESS IN COSTUME
Dress in ethnic attire for the "Faces of Asia" cultural procession. All ages and Asian ethnicities wanted, contact:
Rose Chung
Rose.Chung@sfgov.org
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering - email volunteer@awfoundation.com
a. Festival preparation, help organize activities
b. Day-of-event - setting up, monitoring barricades, booths, etc.
SPONSOR THE EVENT
Support the largest pan Asian celebration nationwide. For details contact:
Brian Fujimoto
415.321.5869
bfujimoto@awfoundation.com
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About the AsianWeek Foundation
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration is organized by the AsianWeek Foundation in cooperation with over 150 organizations in the local and Asian American community. The AsianWeek Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 committed to developing Asian American community. All proceeds from the Celebration are donated to local and national charities. www.asianfairsf.com
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