This will be the 29th annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival. The day-long celebration of Asian Pacific American culture and community features the six-hour long live Music & Dance Showcase, a historical exhibit, children¹s activity programs, martial arts demonstrations, traditional craft workshops, a food court and over 100 Asian and Asian Pacific American organizations ranging from government, educational, political, cultural and businesses operating information tables and tents. The event has a history of high media coverage featured in the New York Times, Newsday, the Village Voice, TimeOut magazine, NY1 News, and many ethnic papers.  

On May 10th, 2008 from noon-6pm, performing arts groups both established and up and coming will take the stage in front of an audience of over 10,000 at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. We are currently seeking submissions from artists and companies working in music and/or dance including folk, traditional, and contemporary expressions. Must be appropriate for a 20-minute performance on an outdoor stage. Performers are paid. To submit, please mail complete contact information including a company biography, past performances list and a NTSC DVD of a recent performance with at least 5 minutes of highlights in the review time. The video will be the primary tool to evaluate submissions. Supplementary CD recordings, photographs and letters of recommendation are also accepted.  

We are accepting submissions for the 2008 festival.  

Please send demo video tapes to: (Package must be received by March 15, 2008)
Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
PO Box 246
New York, NY 10014
Attn: Performance Stage Committee
For more information contact Christopher Chin at (212) 989-3610
or e-mail him at [email protected]

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