Join History San Jose (HSJ), the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP), the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj), and Mosaic America for the South Bay AANHPI Festival on May 16th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at History Park.
Come for a fun-filled day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) culture through performances, cuisine, crafts, and discussions, as we come together to honor AANHPI heritage. This event is designed for anyone eager to celebrate and learn about the vibrant cultures that make up the AANHPI community.
Our celebration of activities includes free Asian & Pacific Islander-centric games and crafts, community booths and vendors, food truck fare for purchase, ice cream and treats at O’Brien’s, a panel discussion sponsored by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, open exhibits at the Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM), and an array of cultural performances sponsored by History San José, Mosaic America, the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project, and the Japanese American Museum of San Jose.
Schedule
- 11:40 - 11:55 am: THD Lion Dance Performance - in Plaza
- 12:00 - 12:15 pm: Welcome Ceremony with Local Dignitaries - in Plaza
- 12:30 - 1:30 pm: JAMsj Panel Discussion (details below) - Firehouse, 2nd floor
- 1:45 - 3:30 pm: Entertainment by Mosaic America - in Plaza
CHCP Highlights
- THD Lion Dance Team will open the Festival.
- Children’s coloring activity and “Year of the Horse” crafts - in area adjacent to CAHM
- Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) - Open from 12:00 to 3:45 pm
ADMISSION: FREE
AREA PARKING: $10 per vehicle
FOR PARKING & DIRECTIONS: visit our Museum page.
JAMsj Panel Discussion
Asian American Studies and our AANHPI Communities - History in the Making!
Join in a discussion, on the 2nd floor of the Firehouse, with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Asian American Studies programs from SJSU and De Anza College to learn more about saving and making our communities' histories!
The work of preserving and interpreting our histories as AANHPI communities will continue to face tremendous challenges in the coming years. From ongoing demographic shifts and generational transitions, to threats of government censorship and erasure, it can be difficult for our history organizations to maintain a sense of grounding and vision.
But by teaming up with local university and college Asian American Studies programs we can create mutually beneficial partnerships to help us navigate this period of uncertainty and change.
