There is so much going on at the Oregon Asian Celebration!
We are constantly updating our schedule of activities, so be sure to check back regularly.
| Time | Performer |
| 11:00 AM | Opening Breathwork + Movement |
| 11:10-11:50 AM | Gamelan Sari Pandhawa |
| 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM | Tirta Tari Balinese Dance |
| 12:35-12:55 PM | Welcome Remarks + Phi Long Lion Dancers (Background Performance) |
| 1:10-1:40 PM | Waka Daiko Eugene Youth Taiko |
| 1:45 PM-2:05 PM | Dances from the Middle East, Turkey, Iran and North Africa |
| 2:10-2:15 PM | Sponsorship Thank Yous |
| 2:15 PM-3:00 PM | Japanese Koto featuring Masumi Timson |
| 3:00:00 PM-3:20 PM | Portland Sumo |
| 3:25-3:40 PM | Oregon Korean Performing Arts |
| 3:45-3:55 | Christian Chinese Dance “Sun Above the Clouds” |
| 4:00-4:10 | Chinese Mongolian group dance |
| 4:10-4:30 PM | Fashion Show |
| 4:35-5:15 PM | Halau Hula o Na Pua o Hawaii Nei |
| 5:20-5:30 PM | Ifugao dance troupe (Philippine American Association) |
| 5:30-5:45 PM | Kumiho Dance Krew |
| 5:45:00 – 5:50 PM | Mayor Knudsen |
| 5:50:00 PM – 6:05 PM | The Palampang Utus Betang Dance |
| 6:15-7:00 PM | Eugene Taiko |
| 7:00-8:00 pm | Karaoke Competition |
| 8:05-8:20 pm | Phi Long Lion Dance |
| 8:30-9:00 PM | Zepher |
| 11:00 – 11:25 East West Kung Fu | Lion Dance & Kung Fu | eastwestkungfu.com |
| 11:30 – 11:55 Aikido of Eugene | Aikido | bmai.org |
| 12:00 – 12:25 Best Martial Arts | Karate | bmai.org |
| 12:30 – 12:55 Eastgate Kenpo Karate | Kenpo Karate | eastgatekenpo.com |
| 1:00 – 1:25 Leung Martial Arts | Wing Chun Kung Fu & Tai Chi | leungmartialarts.com |
| 1:30 – 1:55 Stroup Martial Systems | Filipino Martial Arts, Kickboxing, & Irish Stick Fighting | |
| 2:00 – 2:25 Portland Sumo | Sumo | @portlandsumo |
| 2:30 – 2:55 Hastartes Tactical | Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System | hastartes-tactical.com |
| 3:00 – 3:25 Oregon Ki Society | Ki-Aikido | eugenedojo.org |
| 3:30 – 3:55 | Best Martial Arts | Kids’ Karate Session | bmai.org |
| 4:00 – 4:25 | Balance for Life | Qigong & Bo Yoga Session | balanceforlife.com |
| 4:30 – 4:55 | Leung Martial Arts | Tai Chi Session | leungmartialarts.com |
| 5:00 – 5:25 | Xilin Martial Arts | Chen Taijiquan | xilin.martial.arts@gmail.com |
| 5:30 – 5:55 | Willamalane Tai Chi | Tai Chi Demonstration | Willamalane.org |
| 1A | Tasha’s EcoThreads |
| 1B | Leung Martial Arts |
| 1C | Angela Pfaffenberger Ceramics |
| 1D | Hiroshima Commemoration |
| 2A | Feathers & Arrows |
| 2B | Taiwanese Association of Eugene, Oregon |
| 2C | Barnyard Balloons |
| 2D | Mud Sisters Pottery |
| 3A | NW Community Credit Union |
| 3B | NW Community Credit Union |
| 3C | Lane County Oregon |
| 3D | Balance for Life |
| 4A | The Haiku Exhibit |
| 4B | State of Oregon DAS |
| 4C | DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon |
| 4D | City of Eugene-EPD Community Engagement |
| 5A-D | Eugene Bonsai Society |
| 6A | Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace |
| 6B | KLCC |
| 6C | City of Eugene-Cultural Services, Library, Recreation |
| 6D | City of Eugene-Equity/Community Engagement, Police Auditor’s, City Planning |
| 7A | Eugene Asian Market |
| 7B | NAACP |
| 7C&D | Zambalha |
| 8A | Bujo Nepal |
| 8B | Eugene Kathmandu Sister City Association |
| 8C | SHAHI DESIGN (HENNA TATOOS) |
| 8D | somuchlove |
| 9A | Eastgate Kenpo Karate |
| 9B | Farmer’s Insurance – Tony Core |
| 9C | Lulu’s Lair |
| 9D | Bags Bling Quilt Things |
| 10A | Oregon Ki Society |
| 10B | SweetScraps |
| 10C | East-West kung Fu |
| 10D | Kitten KaZoedle |
| 11A | Bun Bun Shop |
| 11B&C | Simon Twins Tie Dye |
| 11D | Holt International |
| 12A | Creative Prismatix |
| 12B | South Eugene Robotics Team |
| 12C | CASA of Lane County |
| 12D | T.D. Pilkington |
| 13A&D | Pamela Gibson Designs/Boho Bedazzled |
| 13B | Chili Royale |
| 13C | Chasha Products LLC |
| 14A | Nothing Bundt Cakes of Eugene |
| 14B&C | Colors and Origins |
| 14D | Art by Heather Sterling-Minder |
| 15A | League of Women Voters of Lane County |
| 15B | Eugene Kakegawa Sister Cities Committee |
| 15C | Eugene-Jinju Sister City Committee |
| 15D | Democratic Party of Lane County |
| 16A | Chocoboar |
| 16B | Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center |
| 16C&D | Best Martial Arts Institute |
| 17A | The Noble Choices |
| 17B | Oregon Falun Dafa Association |
| 17C | J&K Terrariums |
| 17D | Community Center for the Performing Arts | WOW Hall |
| 18A | Juju Rootz Art |
| 18B | Sakura Designs |
| 18C | American Red Cross |
| 18D | World Financial Group |
| 19A | Looking Glass Counseling Program |
| 19B | Eugene Pet Sitter LLC |
| 19C | Top Flight Sweets |
| 19D | Hastartes Tactical |
| 20A | Fool’s Gold Strands |
| 20B | HIV Alliance |
| 20C | Asian American Foundation of Oregon |
| 20D | Oregon Multigenerational Community Center (OMCC) |
| 21A | Health Care for All Oregon Lane County |
| 21B | Eugene Weekly |
| 21C | Langenburg Water |
Padthai Chicken
Padseew
Thai ice tea
Thai Ice Coffee
Spring Rolls
Potstickers
Pad gra pow
Onigiri
poke bowl
Fresh daifuku mochi,
Shu cream puffs
Japanese cookies
homemade mochi ice cream
Butter chicken
Chana masala
Rice
Veg. samosa
Mango lassi
Chicken Adobo
Pancit Noodles
Lumpia
Rice
Water
Beverages
Juan bing
Sichuan chicken
fries
house tea
Vegan noodles and grilled teriyaki chicken
Stir fried vegan yakisoba noodles
Grilled teriyaki chicken
Steamed rice and grilled teriyaki chicken
Combo noodles, rice and teriyaki chicken
Shaved ice
Combo Plates:
Pansit with 2 Lumpia shanghai
Pansit/Chowmien with Letchon kawali
Jasmine Rice with Letchon kawali
Lumpia
Desserts:
Halo-Halo
Flan
Coca-Cola in Can
Pepsi in Can
Bottled Water
Ube crinkle cookies
Ube Crinkle cookies filled with Chantilly/Haupia
Ube, Guava, Lilikoi Cheesecakes
Dim Sum
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| JAPANESE CARNIVAL GAMES |
| Wheel of Fortune |
| Plinko Chopstick Race |
| Fishing game |
| Find the Pokeman Cup |
| Badminton Ring Toss with Studio Ghibli |
| Corn Hole |
| Bean Bag Toss |
ADVENTURE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM |
| A variety of crafts and activities |
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 – 5:00 p.m |
ORIGAMI WITH TOMO |
| Fold and make paper animals and more! |
Celebrating 40 Years with Event Posters
This year’s Heritage Exhibit features 40 consecutive years of posters created to promote the Oregon Asian Celebration. Over the festival’s history, these beautiful themed posters were designed by local artists who were involved with the festival in various ways. Among them were long-time volunteer Kenji Kobayashi, Chinese brush painting instructor and art show participant Kathy Hoy, anime artist Marianne Walker, illustrators Cindy Lee and Barbara Townsend, and taiko drummer Melody Howe.
While these artists provided the stunning themed artwork, we also extend our appreciation to the talented production designers who brought these posters to life over the years. We thank Steven Mueller, who served as our production designer for decades, and Jesse Springer, who recently joined our team, for transforming artists’ designs into the final posters you will see at the exhibit.
Stop by the Heritage Exhibit booth to view 40 years of Oregon Asian Celebration posters and celebrate the legacy of art and community they represent!
| Time | Performer | Description |
| 11:00 AM | Welcome Remarks | Event segment. |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 11:10–11:50 AM | Gamelan Sari Pandhawa + Tirta Tari | Gamelan Sari Pandhawa is a Eugene-based Indonesian gamelan (percussion orchestra) performing traditional and contemporary music, joined by Balinese dance group Tirta Tari performing the Rejang Sutri, a graceful ceremonial dance. |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 12:00–12:05 PM | Opening Remarks | |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 12:15–12:45 PM | Waka Daiko – Eugene Youth Taiko | Eugene’s youth taiko drumming team |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 12:50–1:10 PM | Eugene Chinese School | Eugene Chinese School students ages 5 to 18 features children singing in Chinese. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 1:15–1:25 PM | Sponsorship Thank You + Kung Fu | |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 1:30–2:00 PM | Japanese Koto featuring Masumi Timson | Traditional and contemporary Koto music from Masumi Timson, who has an advanced degree in Koto music from Japan’s prestigious Seiha Conservatory of Japanese Traditional Music and has collaborated with a wide range of Western instruments to bring cultures together. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 2:05–2:20PM | Paras | An installation at Alton Baker Park about invasive slugs, followed by an original song titled “Eugenesia.” Paras is an arrivant from the Brahmaputra watershed working with tribes and nations across the Pacific Northwest to understand the eco-cultural linkages between rivers and their people. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 2:25-2:50 | Dances of SWANA | A belly dance and folk dance collective performing authentic cultural dances from SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) countries. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 2:55–3:20 PM | Okinawa Sanshin | A live performance of traditional Okinawan folk music on the sanshin, a three-stringed instrument from Okinawa, Japan. Miwa Holman shares the rich heritage of the Ryukyu Islands through folk songs and storytelling. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 3:25–4:05 PM | Chinese Cheongsam Walking | Also called a Qipao Catwalk, this stylized cultural exhibition showcases the elegance of the traditional Chinese cheongsam dress, blending fashion-runway mechanics with traditional performance art through synchronized choreography and classical props. Presented by the Oakway Fitness Chinese Dance Fellowship. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 4:10–4:35 PM | Ifugao Dance Troupe | The Ifugao Dance Troupe of the Philippine American Association of Lane County performs traditional Filipino folk dances — including the graceful Salakot and Bulaklak dances, the lively Itik-Itik, and the world-renowned Tinikling — celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. |
| 4:35:-4:40 PM | Mayoral Remarks | |
| 4:40–5:10 PM | Noodle Eating Contest | A timed noodle eating contest with extra long chopsticks where one person feeds his/her partner as fast as possible. Hilarious and fun! |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 5:20–5:45 PM | Eugene Taiko | A community-based Japanese drumming ensemble performing throughout Oregon since 1989. Eugene Taiko brings its drums alive with powerful beats and spellbinding rhythms, performing modern interpretations of traditional pieces alongside their own compositions. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 5:50–6:10 PM | Kumiho Dance Crew | A Eugene-based K-Pop dance cover group focused on having fun and building friendships over a shared love of music and performance, welcoming a wide range of skill levels with an emphasis on passion over perfection. |
| 5 minute transition | ||
| 6:15–6:35 PM | Chinese Lion Dancers (Phi Long Lion Dance) | Chinese lion dancing to bring all event-goers good luck and good karma for the year! |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 6:45-7:05 | Zepher | Live electronic jazz/pop fusion from a local high-school student and multi-instrumentalist who has been performing at the Asian Celebration since the age of 11. |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 7:15-8:05 | Karoake Competition | “Have some fun and show off your singing skills with karaoke at Asian Celebration! Sign ups will be at the Info booth on the same day of the event. Be sure to bring all your friends because the loudest cheer wins $100!” |
| 10 minute transition | ||
| 8:15 PM – Close | Pat Magada | Filipino-American producer and songwriter Pat Magada closes the evening with a three-piece band (vocals, guitar, drums) performing original pop music. Originally from Manila and now based in Lincoln City, Oregon, his work blends OPM, 90s–2000s rock, pop, and electronic music into captivating lyrical storytelling. |
| 11:00 – 11:25 East West Kung Fu | Lion Dance |
| 11:30 – 11:55 East West Kung Fu | Kung Fu |
| 12:00 – 12:25 Best Martial Arts | Karate |
| 12:30 – 12:55 Aikido of Eugene | Aikido |
| 1:00 – 1:25 Xilin Martial Arts | Chen Taijiquan |
| 1:30 – 1:55 Eastgate Kenpo | Karate |
| 2:00 – 2:25 Leung Martial Arts | Wing Chun Kung Fu & Tai Chi |
| 2:30 – 2:55 RMA Martial Arts & Fitness | Kung Fu |
| 3:00 – 3:25 Best Martial Arts | Judo |
| 3:30 – 3:55 | Best Martial Arts | Karate for Kids |
| 4:00 – 4:25 | Leung Martial Arts | Tai Chi Session |
| 4:30 – 4:55 | Leung Martial Arts | Tai Chi Session |
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| Creative Prismatix |
| J&K Terrariums |
| Simon Twins Tie Dye |
| Taiwanese Association of Eugene, Oregon |
| Fluid Art Designs |
| Colors and Origins |
| Lulu’s Lair 3D printed dragons |
| Tasha’s EcoThreads |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes of Eugene |
| Chocoboar |
| Bag’s Bling Quilt Things |
| DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon |
| HIV Alliance |
| Oregon Falun Dafa Association |
| Eugene Kakegawa Sister City Committee |
| Eugene Police Department |
| KLCC |
| Tony Core – Farmers Insurance |
| Lane County |
| Health Care for All Oregon Lane County |
| The Arc Lane County |
| Brahma Kumaris Meditation Sanctuary |
| Eugene Asian Market |
| Best Martial Arts Institute |
| Eugene-Jinju Sister City Committee |
| East-West Kung Fu |
| Eastgate Kenpo Karate |
| Asian American Foundation of Oregon |
| Democratic Party of Lane County |
| Yamada Vending Co |
| Museum of Natural and Cultural History |
| The Noble Choices |
| Plastic-to-Fuel Recycling |
| South Eugene Robotics Team |
| People for Justice and Peace in Palestine |
| C3D |
| Northwest Martial Arts |
| Foxglove Apiaries |
| Gordon Hideaki Nagai |
| City of Eugene |
| Juju Rootz Art |
| Northwest Community Credit Union |
| Eugene Bonsai Society |
| Olam Market |
| Haiku and Tanka Exhibit |
| Boho Bedazzled |
| Granny Smith Natural Skin Products |
| Langenburg Water |
| Senior Advocate Services |
| Looking Glass Counseling Program |
| Kitten KaZoedle |
| Cosmic Kawaii |
| Eugene Weekly |
| SHAHI DESIGN (HENNA TATOOS) |
| Phi Long Lion Dance |
| Eugene-Kathmandu Sister City Association |
| Heritage Booth |
| Subo Whiteaker |
| Dirty Dozen |
| Jing Jing |
| Tiger Momma |
| Cluckin Dog |
| Spice n Steam |
| Kona Ice of North Eugene |
| Oriental Village |
| Traveling Tom |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| Taste of india |
| Chaiyo Thaifood Truck |
| King Whippy |
| Bobablastic |
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
* For the enjoyment of the festival by everyone, we would prefer that you leave your pets at home. If you absolutely must bring your dog, please review our DOG POLICY HERE
