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.
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.)
BUY
Henna By Nusrat
Indonesian Clothes and Goods
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
Minhwa Korean Folk Painting
Dallas Korean Cultural Foundation
MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS
| Rosemely Kabayan |
| Miyagi Ryu |
| Nia McKay – DFW Indonesian Group |
| Cindy Hoang Group |
| Fred Morgia |
| Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu |
| Cambodian Women Society of Texas |
| Harumi Esaka |
| Jasmine Dancers |
| Natyasthalam Vidyalaya |
| Fetu Ole Pacifica |
| Laya Mukund |
| Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu |
| Ms. Philippines Texas – Jerlyn McAuliffe |
| Sunshine and Dancing |
| VIPs |
| Golden Tiger Academy |
| Lena Yuni Handayani |
| Navillera |
| Ms. International Texas – Lhot Morin |
| H2E (Traditional Hmong Dance) |
| Dance E Motion |
| Corazon Valiente |
| Curra Son |
| International Culture Group |
| Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu |
| Keola’s Hula Halau |
| Maharlika Dancers |
| Grace Dance |
| Satomi and the Sound |
| Sandy Liu w/the Astral Dancers |
| Amplify |
| Preston |
| Fusion |
| Sakura Moon |
| Amplify |
| OGs |
| Pixel Crew |
| H1P3 |
| With. Love |
| UTA KCA Infinity |
| Ever Moon |
| & Essemble |
| Lauren |
ORGANIZATIONS
Get involved!
- Artists & Vendors – Showcase your AAPI-inspired talents, email: emily.ponchelle@dallas.gov.
- Dragon Boat Racers – Sign up solo or with a team — no experience needed; coaching provided, see links above for details.
- Volunteers – Help make the event unforgettable. Sign up HERE.
Year of the Snake - Title Sponsor
