Thank you for making the 2025 AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival a success! See you again in 2026.
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
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
Volunteers Needed
Join the Dragon Boat Race & Become a Sponsor
EAT
Love Song Kitchen
(The * indicates a vendor that claims a Halal designation. Please confirm this status directly with the vendor.)
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
