About this event
Conservation Works hosted a beautiful and magical night of music, art, and healing on May 19th to celebrate and honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and heritage in Sonoma County.
AAPI have been a part of Sonoma County since the 1850’s when Chinese laborers helped build many of the vineyards and agricultural infrastructure we enjoy today. However, at the start of 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a steady increase in anti-Asian sentiment. The purpose of this event was to bring together members of the Sonoma County community to celebrate AAPI heritage and to stop Asian hate with healing through AAPI inspired music, art, and other performances.
Performances by:
Shakuhachi (Japanese flute traditionally made of bamboo) performance by Elliot "Kanshin" Kallen
Taiko (Japanese percussive drumming) by Sonoma County Taiko
Tai Chi (Chinese martial arts) demonstration by Wu Academy
Kulintang (Filipino gong and drum music) performance by the Kulintang Friends of the Bay Area
Traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance and Fashion Show by the Sonoma Vietnamese Association
Erhu (traditional Chinese Violin) performance by Xiaofeng Zhang
Event Activities:
Performances and demonstrations by local AAPI performing arts groups
Stories of AAPI heritage in Sonoma County
Recognition of Local API leaders making a difference in Sonoma County
Tabling, activities, and resources provided by local AAPI groups
Beer, wine, and light AAPI food refreshments
AAPI organizations collaborating on the event:
Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay
Filipino American National Historical Society of Sonoma County
Japanese American Citizen League of Sonoma County
Redwood Empire Chinese Association
Sonoma Vietnamese Association
Thanks to our supporters:
This event is funded in part by: The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors/Sonoma County Supervisor Chris Coursey
This event is funded in part by: The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors/Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore
This event is funded in part by: The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors/Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins
This event is funded in part by: The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors/ Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt
This event is funded in part by: The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors/ Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin
Silver Sponsor: Banchan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Grant Awarded by: Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
Venue & Wine Donation: Paradise Ridge Winery
About Conservation Works:
Conservation Works is a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit organization fostering sustainable communities in our North Bay. To learn more about Conservation Works, please visit: ConservationWorksNC.org
