AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival

Graphic Designer – Mario Zie @mario_zie

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, art, food, vendors, and the exciting Dragon Boat race - watch or paddle along!

WHERE

The Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake

521 E. Lawther Drive

Dallas, TX 75218

WHEN

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Racing begins at 8:30am

Festival – 10:00am to 4:00pm

Awards Ceremony 4:00pm to 5:00pm

 

ADMISSION

Free Admission

Food and Merchandise for Purchase

Dragon Boat Race registration and sponsorship information below.

Parking is free but limited.  Please park in public lots surrounding White Rock Lake, carpool, or bike to the festival.  Be respectful of neighborhoods nearby, and do not park on residential streets.  

Don’t forget: lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, insect repellent, and comfortable walking shoes.  

Join the Festival on Social Media

Social Media Hashtags – #dallasaapi2025, #dallasdragonboat

Social Media Handles – @dallasculture, @bathhousedallas, @ducdelite, @dallasunitedcrew, @naaapdfw, @dallasparkrec

Facebook

Instagram

Volunteers Needed

Join the Dragon Boat Race & Become a Sponsor

DO

 “Digging In Dallas: How Food, Culture, and Class Shape the Story of Asian Dallas”  

Interactive Photography Exhibition

Dr. Betsy Brody

 Drawing Workshop

EJ Chong

Japanese Ikebana

Amy Harumi Esaka

Japanese Tea Ceremony

 Sensei Michiyo Fitzgerald – Chado Urasenke Tankokai – DFW Association

Laotian Community

 Photo Booth in Lobby of the Bath House Cultural Center

 

Don't miss the "Digging In" Exhibition inside of the Bath House Cultural Center.

MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS

10:00 AM Fred Morgia
10:15 AM Miyagi Ryu 
10:20 AM Nia McKay – DFW Indonesian Group
10:25 AM Morakoth Chev – Miss Global Glamour Extravaganza 2023-2025
10:30 AM Southlake Youth Choir
10:45AM Fred Morgia
11:00 AM Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu
11:05 AM Cambodian Women Society of Texas
11:10 AM MillerMuller Ballet
11:15 AM Jasmine Dancers
11:20 AM Natyasthalam Vidyalaya
11:40 AM Fetu Ole Pacifica
12:10 PM Laya Mukund
12:15 PM Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu
12:20 PM Ms. Philippines Texas – Jerlyn McAuliffe
12:25 PM Sunshine and Dancing
12:30 PM VIPs
12:32 PM Honorable Councilmember – Paula Blackmon
12:35 PM City Manager – Kimberly Bizor-Tolbert
12:38 PM Assistant City Manager – Liz Cedillo-Pereira
12:41 PM Director, Office of Arts & Culture – Martine Philippe
12:44 PM Director, Planning & Development – Emily Liu
12:47 PM President, AAACE – Brandon Castillo
12:50 PM Development Manager, American Lung Association of Texas – Noemi Velazquez
  Founder & CEO, Visionary Wellness & Imaging – John Shero
   Setup for Eye Dotting Ceremony
12:55 PM Eye Dotting Ceremony
1:00 PM AAPI Festival Planning Committee
1:02 PM Ms. International Texas – Lhot Morin
1:05 PM Navillera
1:10 PM Golden Tiger Academy
1:20 PM Break
1:25 PM Dance E Motion
1:30 PM Corazon Valiente
1:45 PM International Culture Dancers
1:55 PM Xin Xin
2:00 PM Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu
2:10 PM Grace Dance
2:15 PM Keola’s Hula Halau
2:30 PM Maharlika Dancers
2:40 PM Grace Dance
2:45 PM Satomi and the Sound
3:00 PM Sandy Liu w/the Astral Dancers
3:05 PM Change UP
  Preston
  Fusion
  Ever Moon
  KCA Infinity
  OGs
  Amplify
  Pixel Crew
  H1P3
  200%
  With Love
  &ssemble
  Ever Moon
  & Essemble
  Sakura Moon
4:00 PM TOLOA Polynesian Dance
4:15 PM Dragon Boat Race Awards
5:00PM Event Ends

MAIN STAGE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Kimberly Nam, Merna Parcon, and Emma Ramos

AV/STAGE SUPPORT

Rocky Vera Cruz, Jade Floyd, Marites Dennis, Luwela Sohn,  Oracle Querisma, and Siew Lee

HOSTS

Alfred Lawson, Jerlyn McAuliffe, Myrna Carreon, Gowa Borzigin, and Susan De Corey

ORGANIZATIONS

Year of the Snake - Title Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Hosted by the Community Arts division of the Office of Arts & Culture, DUC Delite Dragon Boat Team, and NAAAP DFW

In partnership with the following City of Dallas Departments

Special Thanks