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OregonCommunityCU.org COLLEGE MORTGAGE REFINANCING AUTO RETIREMENT BUSINESS SERVICES 541.687.2347 • 800.365.1111 Federally Insured by NCUA 2 Contents Main Stage . 4-5 Atrium Stage . 6 Martial Arts Stage . 7 Highlights . 4-7 Kumoricon Room . 8 2016 OREGON ASIAN CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Youth Room . 9 Sponsored by Oregon Community Credit Union Director David Tam and Imagination International Co-Director Ardyn Reyes Wolfe Site Ken Nagao, Miriam Lasalita Children’s Carnival . 9 Presented by Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion School Finance Niki McFarland, Haydn Zhang Julio, and sponsored by Oregon Community Credit Union Zoe Zhou, Chau Nguyen, Mui Meng Host/Tickets Frances Kucera Arts & Crafts . 10 Publicity/ Carrie Matsushita, David Tam, Sponsors Ardyn Reyes Wolfe Asian Heritage & Justice . .11 Advertising Priya Singh Cooking Demonstrations . 13 Main Stage Roger Yamaguchi, Ken Nagao Sponsored by Kikkoman Food Court Duke Wang, Mike Takahashi Marketplace Lourdes Ganio Birdsall Asian Marketplace . 14-15 Art Exhibit Teresa Hsu, Harold Hoy, Doris Shen Food Court . .17 Crafts Jean Lee Youth Room Shann Ormsbee Partner Events . 18-20. Children’s Carnival Rita Gillihan Asian Resource Directory . 22 Martial Arts Alan Best Asian Heritage Stephen Williamson Site Map . back cover Cooking Demos Maria Clark Warren, Jodi Willis, Maki Doolittle Security Kiwanis Volunteers Terri Wilson General Services David Tam Program Editor Ardyn Reyes Wolfe Website Lori Rarey Social Media Maressa Surrett Graphics/Layout Steven Mueller Poster/Illustration Marianne Walker, Imagination Int’l Info Booth Asian American Foundation of Oregon ABOUT THE EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD ASIAN COUNCIL MISSION: The mission of the Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is to GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS: A portion of the proceeds generated from create opportunities, which foster friendships and harmonious relations the Oregon Asian Celebration goes to the Asian American Foundation of among all people by presenting events and activities that will stimulate Oregon (AAFO) to award community grants that support the mission a better understanding of Asian and Asian-American cultures. of the foundation and Asian Council. The AAFO also awards college MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open to anyone. For more information scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors and college please call 541-953-0582. students. For criteria and application forms visit www.AAFOregon.org. Please visit www.asiancouncil.org or check us out on Facebook. For more information email [email protected]. 3 12:30 CHINESE SONGS & DANCES Main Stage Eugene Chinese School SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1:00 HAWAIIAN & CONTEMPORARY ‘UKULELE Iron Mango Orchestra & guests Performances subject to change. For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. 1:20 BALINESE DANCE & MUSIC Emcees: Ken Nagao, David Tam Tirta Tari Balinese Dancers, LCC Bonnie Simoa, dancer 10:00 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING 1:30 INDONESIAN DANCE & MUSIC Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko International Cultural Association, Federal Way 10:15 CHINESE LION DANCE 1:50 JAPANESE KOTO MUSIC Chinese American Benevolent Association Oregon Koto Kai, Mitsuki Dazai 10:30 WELCOME REMARKS 2:20 INDONESIAN DANCE & MUSIC and acknowledgement of sponsors, Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon Katie LaSalle, KVAL-TV Novi Leigh, dancer Kitty Piercy, Mayor of Eugene Ardi Hermawan, Consul General of Indonesia 2:50 HAWAIIAN HULA & MUSIC Hãlau Hula O Nã Pua O Hawai‘i Nei 10:50 JAPANESE SONGS & DANCES Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion School 3:45 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko Noon KOREAN CHILDREN’S FAN DANCE Marriage dance through the eyes of children 4:15 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Korean Central Covenant Church Unit Souzou, Portland Classical taiko & original compositions 5:00 PIUS CHEUNG See description below 5:35 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Ahiru Daiko, U of O 6:00 INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC U of O International Cultural Service Program 6:30 MARTIAL ARTS TO MUSIC U of O WUSHU Club composer and has toured around the Highlights world. The Chinese- Canadian is currently RENOWNED PERCUSSIONIST ON MAIN STAGE a music professor at Pius Cheung, master percussionist and composer, the U of O. will follow his Eugene Symphony Fire and Water If you missed his concert February 18th with a special appearance at the memorable Eugene Celebration, at 5:00 Saturday on the Main Stage. Symphony concert, Cheung is a widely known master on marimba or want to see an- and other percussion instruments, a reputation he other side to his creative musical talents, please join established with a CD of Bach’s Goldberg Variations us for his performance of percussion music with an played entirely on marimba. He is also a neo-Romantic Asian flair! 4 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Performances subject to change. For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. Emcees: Ken Nagao, David Tam 10:00 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 10:20 CHINESE LION DANCE Chinese American Benevolent Association 10:35 WELCOME REMARKS and acknowledgement of sponsors, Sara Mattison, KVAL-TV 12:40 ASIAN FUSION DANCE Christine Lundberg, Mayor of Springfield Chinese American Benevolent Association 10:45 JAVANESE MUSIC & BALINESE DANCE 1:10 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & MUSIC Gamelan Sari Pandhawa and Americanistan Tirta Tari Balinese Dancers, LCC 1:40 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING, Portland Taiko 11:35 MINAHASA INDONESIAN DANCE & MUSIC 2:05 FILIPINO DANCE & MUSIC Masyarakat Adat Pakasaan ne Tounsea Cebuano Speaking Dancers of Salem Noon TAIWANESE DANCE & MUSIC 2:25 JAPANESE KOTO MUSIC Taiwanese Association Masumi Timson & Noriko Dozono on koto, Miwa Holman on shamisen, 12:20 CHINESE DANCE & MUSIC Richard Crandell on African mbira Eugene Chinese Christian Church 2:55 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & MUSIC Mirage Dance Ensemble 3:40 NEPALESE DANCE & MUSIC Eugene-Kathmandu Sister City Association 4:00 SOUTHERN INDIA DANCE & MUSIC Natuarpana School of Dance 4:30 NORTHERN INDIA DANCE & MUSIC Bhangra Dance 5:30 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING, Eugene Taiko JAPANESE KITES FESTOON HERITAGE BOOTH COUPLES CAN CANOODLE WITH NOODLES Stop in the Heritage Booth and you’re sure to notice Back by popular demand, the Cooking Demo area hosts the display of large kites, created by Ken Nagao to the Couples Canoodle Noodle Eating Contest, at 2:30 resemble kites popular in on Saturday and 1:00 on Sunday. Feed your partner a Japan. With some as large bowl of noodles as 5 x 11 feet, these with chopsticks; colorful artworks depict the first couple themes bridging East to finish wins and West. And yes, a prize. Fun, they actually do fly. laughter, photo See page 11. opportunities ... and noodles! See page 13. 5 Atrium Stage Performances subject to change. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. 11:30 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 11:00 CHINESE YOYO TEAM Noon CHINESE LION DANCE Greater Portland Assoc. of Chinese Schools Chinese American Benevolent Association Noon JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING 12:30 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko Sheridan Japanese School Taiko 1:00 PUPPET SHOW 1:00 PUPPET SHOW Dragon Puppet Theatre presents Dragon Puppet Theatre presents The Dragon and the Phoenix The Dragon and the Phoenix Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art 1:30 PUPPET SHOW The Dragon and the Phoenix 1:30 PUPPET SHOW The Dragon and the Phoenix 2:00 MARTIAL ARTS TO MUSIC 2:00 ASIAN FUSION DANCE UO Wushu Club Chinese American Benevolent Association 2:30 CHINESE LION DANCE 3:00 CHINESE LION DANCE Chinese American Benevolent Association Chinese American Benevolent Association 3:00 ASIAN FUSION DANCE 4:00 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE Chinese American Benevolent Association Tribalation and Troupe Azhaar 3:30 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Sheridan Japanese School Taiko 4:00 CHINESE LION DANCE Chinese American Benevolent Association Highlights THE FORCE IS WITH US AGAIN MAKE MEMORIES AT THE PHOTO BOOTH On Sunday, don’t miss costumed characters from the Making lasting memories of the fun you shared at Star Wars universe such as Princess Leia, Storm- the special Asian Celebration photo booth. Take away troopers, Luke Skywalker, and more! They are members a print of your photo plus receive a digital copy sent of Cloud City Garrison and Kashyyyk Base of the Rebel to your email. Only $5 each, cash and credit card Legion, clubs promoting cosplay with film-quality accepted, at Marketplace Booth #85. See ad on costumes, who do charity events throughout Oregon. page 15. GAMES & PRIZES AT THE CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL Yujin Gakuen presents a room of entertainment and imagination with kendamas and children’s carnival games. Take a picture with Totoro and win prizes! Learn more about the school and let your children take part in the fun. See page 9. 6 Martial Arts Stage Performances subject to change. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12:30 Eastgate Kenpo Karate For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. 1:00 Eugene School of Karate 10:00 Ridgeline Montessori & 1:30 Best Martial Arts Institute SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Yujin Gakuen ‘ukulele 2:00 Aikido of Eugene 10:00 UO Wushu Club, programs 2:30 Tai Chi with Machiko martial arts to music 11:00 Fan Dancers, Chinese 3:00 U.S. Tae Kwon Do College 10:30 Iron Mango & guests, American Benevolent Assn. 3:30 Leung Martial Arts Hawaiian ‘ukulele & more 11:30 Performance Martial Arts 4:00 MooDo Taekwondo 11:00 Waka Daiko, Noon Duer’s ATA Martial Arts 4:30 Ahiru Daiko, UO Taiko Club Eugene young adult taiko 11:30 Franklin School, Corvallis, children’s martial arts MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATORS dance to music School Phone # Instructor Noon U.S.