Performances
County Executive Calvin Ball and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission, in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, is thrilled to invite you to the 3rd annual AAPI Festival, celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Howard County and beyond.
Welcome & Announcements
Parade of Cultures
A parade through the park, showcasing the unique outfits, accessories, and creations of different AAPI communities
Speeches by County Executive Calvin Ball and other elected officials and community leaders
Act 1
Hanpan Korean American Cultural Center of Maryland
Samulnori - "The playing of four instruments"
Taiwanese American Association Greater Baltimore Columbia (TAA-GBC)
Taiwanese Folk Song Medley
Taal Dance Academy
Incredible India Act
Howard County Chinese School
Drunken Beauty Music
Spotlight Academy
Yapong
Kembang Tanjung
Howard County Chinese Cultural Center
Mongolian chopsticks dance
Act 2
Misako Ballet Company
Eriko-san Entrance 2. Eriko-san Singing 3. Midare Uchi 5. Genroku Dance Beneath Cherry Blossoms
Gina Ling Chinese Dance Chamber
Symphony of Red Fans
Tea Horse Sichuan Bistro’s Dance Team
Qing Dynasty Style
Maryland Bangla School
Bangledeshi Medley
Samanwaya
Ellicott Taichi Health Club
Taichi Demonstration
Act 3
Hawaii
E Ala E 2. ʻŌiwi Ē 3. Lili'u E 4. Laupāhoehoe Hula 5. Lei Nani
Korean Culture and Art of MD
Stepping Stones 2. Arirang
Tonga
Folau - 'Upē 'O Siu'ilikutapu - Lipo
Kalai koodam USA
Pushpanjali 2. Bharatha Desam
Fiji
Bula Malaya
Phoenix Dance Academy
Silk-drama 2. Tea 3. Bamboo Rainforest
New Zealand
Terina Pomare 2. Tika Tonu haka
Act 4
Alpha Academy
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Chin Daiko
Mirukumunari 2. Kudaka 3. Who Let the Dogs Out
Hee Kyung Lee
Doll Dance 2. Fan Dance 3. Basket Dance
Tahiti
Otea 1 2. la vai Noa Oe Drum Solo 3. Listen to Mevina 4. Tahiti Nui
The Odia Tokas
AFA Angels Group
The Song of Pear Flower 2. Dancing China
Samoa
Siva Samoan 2. Siva afi HEREMANA