AAPI Performers pose for a photo in the DIA's Rivera Court

Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration Show

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Saturday, May 3

2 PM

Ticket Details

Free with General Admission

Residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties receive free general museum admission

Location

Rivera Court

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Join the DIA and the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Our annual ensemble Celebration Show features both community groups and professional artists showcasing a blend of traditional and contemporary dance, music, and more from various cultures.

Featured Performances:

Sorhogton | Performed by The Throat Singer
Binakbak Na Diwa (Strip my Soul) | Performed by Martha Bryan and Caitlyn Giles
Heart Lantern – Yunnan Flower Lantern | Performed by J. Z. Dance Studio, Choreographed by Joanne Zheng
Loi ve xom nho (To the Countryside) | Performed by Vietnamese American Association of Michigan-Dance Team, Choreographed by Trisha Tuyet Nguyen
Dunhuang Fairies | Performed by J.Z. Dance Studio, Choreographed by Joanne Zheng
Peacocks |Performed by Inner Action Dance, Choreographed by Sharon Kang
Hmong Dance | Performed by Hnub Qub Cia Siab (Star of Hope), Choreographed by Cynthia Ly and Stephanie Yang
Bhangra Dance Performance | Performed by RVD Academy, Choreographed by Monick Mehta
Taiko Journey from Japan to the Great Lakes | Performed by Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) Taiko Arts Collective
Lion Dance | Performed by Linh Son Buddhist Youth Group

For families with children of all ages. This program is free with museum admission. Seating is limited – arrive early as seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) programs are developed in partnership with the DIA’s auxiliary group Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures (FAAC) with support from Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC).

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.