AAPI Heritage Celebration
Fairyland is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage this May!
We’re excited to affirm and uplift an eclectic array of traditions from the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora, ranging from traditional folklore and dance to contemporary storytelling. We invite you and your family to experience a variety of ways children in Asia and Pacific Island Nations learn through games and crafts. We welcome you to enjoy lively performances and immerse yourself in the music, rhythm, language, and storytelling within the vibrant cultures of AAPI communities.
Join us for 4 wonderful weekends of community, culture, beauty, tradition, and joy:
Saturday, May 4
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Siapo - the Traditional Fabric of the Samoa Islands arts and crafts activity
11:30 a.m. Book Celebration: Noodles, Please! by Cheryl Yau Chepusova
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Cold Noodle Tasting: Japanese Soba and Sunbutter Rice Noodle (while supplies last)
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Halau Makana Polynesian Dancers
Sunday, May 5
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Siapo - the Traditional Fabric of the Samoa Islands arts and crafts activity
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Oliver Chin Storyteller. Join Oliver Chin for a read aloud and get your own copy of his beautiful self-published books!
Saturday, May 11
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Children’s Games from China and Taiwan
11:30 a.m. Book Celebration: Roar Choo! By Charlotte Cheng, illustrated by Dan Santat
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Storyteller Oliver Chin
Sunday, May 12
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Children’s Games from China and Taiwan
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Storyteller Oliver Chin
Saturday, May 18
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Children’s Games from China and Taiwan
11:30 a.m. Book Celebration: Simone by Viet Thanh Nguyen, illustrated by Minnie Phan
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Self portrait activity inspired by Simone
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Vita Hsieh. Join Miss V from “Kids Go Mandarin” for a special music and movement performance.
Sunday, May 19
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Children’s Games from China and Taiwan
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Mochi Donut Demo & Decoration by Third Culture Bakery. Chef Sam hosts a donut making demo. Your kids will get to decorate their own mochi donuts!
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Vita Hsieh. Join Miss V from “Kids Go Mandarin” for a special music and movement performance.
Saturday, May 25
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Kite Flying and Kite Making - experience flying Bali style kites and making your own Japanese Koinobori kite.
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Kularts Performance
Sunday, May 26
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Kite Flying and Kite Making - experience flying Bali style kites and making your own Japanese Koinobori kite.
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Oakland Taiko Performance
Monday, May 27 (Open on Memorial Day)
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Magician/Balloon Wizard Perry Yen Performance
