Join us for a full day of culture, community, and celebration in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! From traditional dance and martial arts demos to a vibrant Asian night market, sumo wrestling, K-pop, cosplay, and more — this FREE, all-ages event highlights the rich diversity of AAPI communities in Houston and beyond.

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This event is free to attend for all ages with RSVP.

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S‍chedule:

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11am | 📍X Atrium

Morning Yoga Class - Lost Lotus Yoga with Natasha Ponciano. Click here for tickets.

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12 pm | 📍X Atrium

Sumo Demonstration by Shogeki Sumo Dojo

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12:30pm | 📍 POST Market

Traditional Performances from Samoa by TAPA Houston

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12pm to 9pm | 📍North Docks

An Asian pop-up market will transform the northern docks at POST into a carnivalesque atmosphere with food vendors serving traditional foods eaten by the Asian American Pacific Islander cultures complimented by other festival activities.

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Click here if you are interested in being a vendor. This market is produced by FAM Hospitality and Midnite Agency.

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1pm | 📍 X Atrium

Kendama Demonstration with Houston Kendama

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1:15pm | 📍 POST Market

Traditional Performances from the Kingdom of Tonga by TAPA Houston

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1:30pm | 📍 POST Market

Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration by Houston Kenshikan

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2:00pm | 📍 POST Market

Clements High School Tosakoi Club demonstration and KPOP Group - Wonderbox HTX

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2:30 pm | 📍X Atrium

Sumo Demonstration by Shogeki Sumo Dojo

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2:45pm | 📍 POST Market

Traditional Performances from Aotearoa (New Zealand) by TAPA Houston

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3:00pm | 📍 POST Market

Traditional Performances from Maguindanao, Philippines by Filipino Young Professionals of Houston

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3:00pm & 5:00pm | 📍North Docks

Live Band:  The Tomorrow

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3:30pm | 📍 POST Market

Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration by Houston Kenshikan

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4:00pm | 📍X Atrium

Dulles Tinikling

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4:15pm | 📍POST Market

KPOP Group - Sweven Crew

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4:30pm | 📍X Atrium

‍Fashion Show by Danny Nguyen Couture

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5:00pm | 📍POST Market

Traditional Hula and Tahitian Dance by South Seas Productions

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5:15pm | 📍 X Atrium

Kendama Demonstration with Houston Kendama

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5:30 pm | 📍X Atrium

Sumo Demonstration by Shogeki Sumo Dojo

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6:30pm | 📍X Atrium

Otaku Fashion Cosplay Competition

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7:00pm | 📍 POST Market

Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration by Houston Kenshikan

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7:30pm | 📍 POST Market

Sabaidee Sisters Laos Traditional Dance

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8:00pm | 📍 POST Market

Bollywood Dance Performance by Sara Shah, Farhana Rabbi and ParDesi Pulse

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Guest Hosts:  Savea and Vavea'o Partsch

Savea and Vavea'o Partsch arrived in Houston in 1979, long before a Pacific Island community had taken root, and became true pioneers of culture and connection.

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Accomplished musicians, they founded Savea's South Seas Spectacular, the city’s first professional Pacific Island dance company, and raised their seven children within its legacy. Over the years, they have launched the first island festival, committed decades of grassroots work and have been central to carving out space for Pacific Islanders in Houston.

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Partners:

This event is in partnership with:  Dear Asian Youth Houston Chapter, OCA Greater Houston, Asian Real Estate Association, Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA), DAYA Houston, BPSOS, Tapa Houston, and Filipino Young Professionals of Houston.

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