Cambodian New Year Celebration

Wat Meangkolvorn Buddhist Temple 297 Millbrae Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Cambodian New Year Celebration April 12 - 16, 2024 Wat Meangkolvorn Cambodian Buddhist Temple 297 Millbrae Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Bring the community together: "Yesterday's struggle is Today's Strength" Welcoming angels parade in 2023 Program Fri, Apr 12 - Welcoming Buddhist Chanting at 4 pm Sat & Sun, Apr 13 & 14  9 am

Building the Shamatha Sand Mandala

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 511 Broadway, Sonoma, CA, United States

Beginning April 18, 2024, former Tibetan monks of the Gyumed Monastery, Lobsang Tsering, Doctor of Acupuncture and professor at San Francisco State University, and Gedun Kalsang, a.k.a. Jampa, will be at SVMA building the Shamatha Mandala, which depicts the nine stages of mental development and is used in meditation practice. To see the artists at

Sand Mandala Workshop for Adults

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 511 Broadway, Sonoma, CA, United States

Have you ever wondered whether you have the steadiness and patience to create a sand Mandala? Here is your opportunity to try... Saturday, April 20, 2024 10 am - 1 pm Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Instructors: Dr. Lobsng Tsering & Jampa Capacity: 20 (in two groups of 10) $55 per person Register HERE. The

Spring Family Make-in: Unfurling the Tibetan Arts

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 511 Broadway, Sonoma, CA, United States

Come meet the Spirits, superheroes, and Dieties of Tsherin Sherpa's Different Worlds at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Sunday, April 21, 2024 11 am - 3 pm Experience and explore the Tibetan Arts as a family and meet the Tibetan artists who built the Shamatha Mandala on display. Family activities include: making prayer flags, mandala

SSU Students Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA, United States

Please join the Filipino American Association at Sonoma States University (FAASSU) at the Stevenson and Darwin Quad for the kickoff celebration in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with President Lee and Asian Pacific Islander American students, faculty, and staff. Together, they honor the past and present contributions of the AAPI community

Ten Thousand Tears of Lamentation

A Performance of the tragic stories of comfort women expressed through traditional Korean, Chinese, and Filipino dance and African American hip-hop. The performance was written by Dr. Jeffrey Nishimura and choreographed by Jong Lee. Watch CBS video report of the rehearsal and talk with the choreographer Jong Lee HERE. Presented by Marin Cultural Association and

Lao New Year Celebration!

Wat Lao Saysettha Buddhist Temple 3625 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Lao New Year Celebration! Wat Lao Saysettha Buddhist Temple of Santa Roa Sat, May 4 Doors open at 12 noon Authentic Lao Food Fundraising Kids Jumpy House Live Entertainment Sun, May 5 Thak Baht 10:30 am Lao Cultural Performance and Traditional Ceremonies Lao New Year Parade Inquiries: 707-584-3097 or email watlaosr@gmail.com, and visit their Facebook

Learn the Japanese Obon Folk Dance

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park, CA, United States

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Sonoma County Library brought many programs to learn about AAPI cultures. This is an opportunity to learn the Japanese Obon Dance, a participatory dance. Traditionally, the Japanese have 'Obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate their ancestors. Join performers

Learn the Japanese Obon Folk Dance

Rincon Valley Regional Library 6959 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Sonoma County Library brought many programs to learn about AAPI cultures. This is an opportunity to learn the Japanese Obon Dance, a participatory dance. Traditionally, the Japanese have 'Obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate their ancestors. Join performers