Entertainment Program

11:30 am Opening Ceremony

12:00 pm Japanese Taiko drum-This form of drumming is played in hope of a good harvest; presented by Nen Daiko, Ekoji Buddhist Temple.

12:15 pm Richmond Montessori School-Mind in Motion

12:30 pm South India Rigorous dance-Natesa Kauthuvam presented by Apsaras Arts dance group.

12:35 pm Cambodian Coconut Dance-Robaim ThraÕlawk celebrates the usefulness of the coconut.

12:45 pm Vietnamese Drum Dance celebrates the harvest season in South Vietnam; presented by Richmond Buddhist Association.

12:55 pm Indian Classical Dance - ÒInnermost Core of the CreationÓ salutes the embodiment of sound, the creator of the highest form of knowledge; presented bystudents of the Ettigi Fine Arts Acadamy, choreographed by Uma Ettigi.

1:05 pm Chinese Kung Fu presented by Jow Ga Kung Fu of USA.

1:20 pm Thai Dance-Sat Catri Dance is a ceremonial dance performed on auspicious days.

1:30 pm Philippine Dance-Kuratsa, a popular dance throughout the country during the Spanish regime.

1:40 pm Recognition Ceremony

2:15 pm Thai Dance-Srivichai Dance, a dance based on the archaeological discoveries of Srivichai empire.

2:30 pm Korean Martial art-Taekwondo characterized by its fast, high and spinning kicks presented by Master Kim from the U.S. Taekwondo College, Richmond.

2:45 pm Japanese Taiko drum-This form of drumming is played in hopes of a good harvest; presented by Nen Daiko, Ekoji Buddhist Temple.

3:00 pm Thai Dance-Serng Kratip, a dance from the Isan region in Northeastern Thailand reflects the daily life of people.

3:10 pm India Instrumental Music-Veena by Subrahmanya Bedam, Tabla by Tapobrat Pal, Harmonium by Chirashri Pal.

3:20 pm Chinese folk dance- Celebrates the New Year; presented by the Central Virginia Chinese School.

3:30 pm Vietnamese folk dances - Mountain Dance and Fan Dance; performed by the Vietnamese Student Association of VCU

3:45 pm Traditional Bangladeshi songs and dances - Children: Lights of Tomorrow, performed by Bangladeshi children.

4:00 pm Dance of Elation; presented by KASWA Latin American Folk Dance Company.

4:20 pm Chinese instrument-GuZhen; performed by young musician Ms. Huang, Ju.

4:30 pm City Singers, the community children's choir sponsored by the Neighborhood School of Art.

5:00 pm Parade of Asian Culture

5:30 pm Korean fan dance and drum dance performs in colorful costumes with vibrant sound; presented by Richmond Korean School and Elizabeth Young.

5:45 pm Indian Dance - Dandia Raas, a popular folk dance of Northern India using colorful sticks; presented by the junior youth group of the Hindu-Center, choreographed by Mina Bhatt.

6:00 pm Chinese folk dance-Baton Dance; presented by the Richmond Chinese School.

6:10 pm Filipino dance-Tinikling, imitates the movement of the tikling birds, a favorite in the Visayan islands.

6:20 pm Chinese folk dance-Ribbon Dance; presented by the Richmond Chinese School.

6:30 pm Cambodian Dance-Robaim Khean, a popular bamboo flute dance in Southeast Asia.

6:40 pm Indian dance-Tippani Dance, popular wedding dance of Rajasthan & Gujarat; presented by senior youth group of the Hindu Center; choreographed by Mina Bhatt.

6:50 pm Cambodian dance-Ptey Srok Khmer, land of Cambodia, shows the life of rural Cambodians.

7:00 pm Filipino dance-Hunting of the Boar, from the Igorot Mountain region of Northern Luzon, this dance celebrates how men use long spears to hunt their meals.

7:10 pm Indian dance-Garba Dance, a popular group dance of Western India; presented by the G.S.P. group of Richmond, choreographed by Bina Mehta.

7:20 pm Cambodian Dance-Hutnuman Savan Macha, the monkey-mermaid dance; the dance portrays an excerpt from the epic poem Reamker.

7:30 pm Bangladeshi songs and dances - Shandha Tara, performed by a professional group of artists from New Jersey.

7:45 pm Raffle drawing and announcement of winners.