Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration Show
Attend:
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Location:
Rivera Court
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
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.
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.