Courtesy of Houston First Corporation
Join Houston First Corporation (HFC) on May 14th from 4pm to 9pm as we amplify the voices of the Asian American Pacific Islander community during AAPI Amplified. HFC will celebrate and support Houston’s vibrant AAPI communities with an evening of traditional and contemporary dance performances, a fashion exhibition featuring traditional attire from several Asian countries, and an outdoor market featuring local AAPI-owned businesses.
Houston First Corp is the official destination management organization for the city of Houston. In addition, Houston First owns the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, manages the George R. Brown Convention Center along with 10 city-owned properties and developed the Avenida Houston entertainment district.
AAPI Amplified would not be possible without the support of the local Asian community. Together with Houston First, Asia Society Texas, Japan-America Society of Houston, Korean-American Chamber of Commerce, Filipino Young Professionals of Houston, and the Lao American Association will delight visitors with a cultural experience filled with music, dance, fashion and shopping.
The event is free and open to the public.
Performances: (Schedule to be announced)
Dragon & Lion Dances by Lee’s Golden Dragon
Traditional Indian Dance by Silambam Houston Dance Company
Tinikling by Filipino Young Professionals of Houston
Traditional Korean Dance and Drumming by Han Narea
Traditional Lao Dance by Lao American Association
Fashion Exhibition:
Kimonos provided by Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH)
Ao Dai by Houston-Vietnamese fashion designer, Nghi Nguyen
Shalwar Kameez by Houston-Pakistani fashion designer, Sameera Faridi of Poshak
Hanboks provided by Korean American Chamber of Commerce
Sinhs provided by Lao American Association
Interactive Art:
Unity in Diversity art wall provided by Asia Society TX
Kids Cultural Craft booth managed by Dear Asian Youth