Grandmaster Dr. Effie Chow with 192 students.

 1) 65 year male, severe knee pain prevented him from running for 28 years.  With 7 minutes CMQ he spontaneously ran with no pain.

2)  Female with 25 years scapula pain relieved with 10 minutes brushing.

3)  severe sleep problem for many years, with CMQ slept soundly after diligent practice of Chow Qigong exercises and meditation

4) significant improvement with my eyesight and ringing in my ears!

5)  feel more energetic and stamina, and more alert with less fog-head!

All Day Schedule of Exciting and Participatory Presentations

with noted Presenters 

at the EWAHA and WCQTCM Booth

Booth #s F 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Audience will participate with the demonstrations

 

11:00am *Master Ryo Eguchi from Japan.  Health Benefits of Shaolin Temple Qi Gong. As a disciple of Qin Xi Ping, 34^th Grand Master of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, Master Ryo Eguchi can show you how Qi Gong can help with chronic problems such as joint pain and other body ailments. He can help you take a step towards a healthier mindset and lifestyle.

Master Mingtong Gu

11:30am *Master Mingtong Gu Secrets of Qigong Healing From China
Master Mingtong Gu, the Master of the Year honored by 13th World Congress of Qigong and TCM, will reveal three secrets of Wisdom Healing Qigong, passed down from the ancient wisdom tradition in China and practiced by millions for effective healing and preventive health. Master Gu will lead a practice with skillful techniques to unlock your potential of true wellbeing. Master Mingtong Gu is an internationally recognized teacher and healer who received his training from a variety of Grandmasters of China and Tibet and at the largest Qigong medicine-less hospital in China. Founder of The Chi Center and Wisdom Healing Foundation, he teaches workshops, retreats and online courses for the public, wellness professionals and Qigong teacher certification. Master Gu received Qigong Master of the Year Award from the World Congress on Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

12:00pm *Chow Qigong Heart Meditation - with world renown Grandmaster Dr. EffieChow.   It has been proven that miracle healings are common with the mind/body connection.  In TCM 11am-1pm is the time of the heart which is the mind.  Chow Qigong Heart Meditation takes place daily at noon.  People with outstanding conditions have known to be healed by participating, some instantly and others take a longer dedicated time.  Nevertheless healing is taking place.  Join Dr. Chow and see what you will experience.

12:30pm *Laminine for Health and Wealth” - Ms. Gloria Untermann

Laminine is a natural food supplement made from avian, marine and phyto extracts that unleashes a powerful repair mechanism inside your body. It will keep you not only healthy, but help you become physically, mentally and emotionally stronger.

Laminine is a form of natural ‘adaptogen’ helping to create a state of balance and restoring the body to its natural state of homeostasis. It provides increased alertness, improves stamina and energy, reduces stress, promotes more restful sleep, increased libido, elevates serotonin levels to raise your mood.

1:00pm  Nancy Burns, LicAc(CA), Associate Admissions Director for  Five Branches University  Campus, a Licensed Acupuncturist, owner of Valley Acupuncture
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine with Acupuncture, Moxa, and Cupping Demo – Participation by audience if desired.
Five Branches University will be giving a brief introduction to the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage, Nutrition, and Energetics. Ms. Nancy Burns, L.Ac. will take participants on a short journey through the medical and philosophical origins of TCM. She will discuss current practices of the medicine in California and throughout the United States, and demonstrate forms of TCM used in clinical practice today, including acupuncture, moxa, and cupping. 

1:30pm *Pangu Research Institute – Olivia Ou and Jessica Ou

Pangu Shengong, a simple and powerful self-healing qigong practice, regulatesand intensifies an individual’s life force and immune system, helps thousands of patients recover. Master Ou’s lyrical chanting in classical Chinese transmits a unique vibrational energy that can bring health, balance and vitality to the listener.

2:00pm *Master Jian Jia Mu - Pathway to the Universe Practice

Master Jian Jia Mu

This practice is comprised of a few simple movements. It is easy to learn and suitable for people at any age with various health conditions.

This is a fun practice as you can talk, sing, or dance while enjoying the exercise at the same time! 
Some of the benefits of this healing practice include:
• Pain Relief, Weight Reduction, Increase in Energy & Vitality, Physical and Emotional Detoxification, Anxiety & Depression Relief, Addiction Healing, Reduction of Negative Emotions, Reduction of Stress, Depression, and Fear, Soul Cleansing, Regulation of Respiratory System, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Circulatory System, Cholesterol, and Heart Rhythm, Stabilizing of Emotions.

2:30pm *Wendy Ellen Cochran Five Animal Play Qi Gong: Wu Qin XI Presented by the Qi Gong Class of Zhi Dao Guan, The Taoist Center Dr. Alex Feng, PhD. OMD, LAc, the lineage holder of the Zhi Dao tradition, is one of the few masters who can tap into the secrets that are revealed through this magical, rare animal form. Dr. Feng has developed an approach to teaching Five Animal Play Qi Gong , considered one of the oldest forms of Qi Gong, that enables the practitioner to understand the inner workings of the medical principles and the Taoist alchemy at play with this unique form of Qi Gong exercise and meditation. Dr. Feng collaborated with the eminent Professor Wang Pei Kuan and Professor Zheng Mei Ying of the Shanghai Institute of Physical Culture to authenticate this rigorous and comprehensive Five Animal Play Qi Gong curriculum. This series of exercises integrate physical movement, medical, spiritual and shamanic aspects of a holistic healing process. The DVD and book, The Five Animal Play Qi Gong , by Dr. Alex Feng, provides a visual of the exercises taught in this book. It may be ordered from www.thetaoistcenter.com.

Sifu Alex Feng

3:00pm *Laminine for Health and Wealth” – Ms. Gloria Untermann

Laminine is a natural food supplement made from avian, marine and phyto extracts that unleashes a powerful repair mechanism inside your body. It will keep you not only healthy, but help you become physically, mentally and emotionally stronger.

Laminine is a form of natural ‘adaptogen’ helping to create a state of balance and restoring the body to its natural state of homeostasis. It provides increased alertness, improves stamina and energy, reduces stress, promotes more restful sleep, increased libido, elevates serotonin levels to raise your mood.

3:30pm *Chow Qigong the Precious Eight”  Ann Colichidas and Mai Ta Ngoc with Dr. Chow will lead the exercises and energy healing.  Dr. Chow’s Medical Qigong is reputed for its immediate relief of pain and other conditions even with serious cases.  ie. One elder man who had not run for 28 years because of knee pain, with 7 min. CMQ ran spontaneously. Join in this miraculous healing session and experience something that may be life-changing for you!

Mai Ta Ngoc

4:00pm Master Sha Soul Healing – TBA

4:30pm CIIS - Kareen Patterson, Integrative Health Studies. California Institute of Integral Studies The M.A. program at California Institute of Integral Studies in Integrative Health Studies is a nonclinical master’s degree program that prepares graduates for careers as practitioners, wellness coaches, administrators or researchers. . It includes academic classes, workshops, and a 200-hour internship focused in one or more of the following areas: Alternative and Complementary Healing, Health Advocacy, Organizational Wellness Programming, Vulnerable Populations, Spirituality and Healing, Global Health Issues, Integrative Health Research, Sound and Healing, and Integrative Health Administration. Because the integrative health model integrates East with West, modern with ancient, and explores personal, multicultural, and global healing systems, it relies on the latest discoveries of biomedicine side by side with time-honored perspectives on mind-body-spirit wholeness. The in-depth course of study focuses on the integration of conventional medicine and science-based principles of health and healing with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.

5:00pm ACTCM  – TBC

5:30pm Drawing for some exciting prizes,  Drop your calling card or write your name and phone/email addresses to be eligible. Please note  whether you are interested in classes on Qigong to teach you how to heal self and others.

6:00pm Closed

Through CPMC’s long standing community health partnerships, which include Chinese Hospital, North East Medical Services, Wu Yee Children’s Services, API Wellness Center, APA Family Support Services, and the Hep B Free Campaign, CPMC offers its clinical resources to address the community’s pressing health disparities of childhood obesity, senior health, labor and delivery, and communicable diseases. We provide programmatic, clinical, and specialty support, health education initiatives, screenings, financial support to established programs and institutions, and are an active partner in Healthy San Francisco.

With one in 10 Asians affected by hepatitis B in San Francisco, it is the leading cause of liver cancer in this community. The CPMC team joined the citywide partners in designing and implementing the San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign. We have developed a mobile program that brings community education and free, confidential testing to city locations, workplaces and events with high-density API populations. We are committed to ending this disease by offering free testing for 10,000 people for the virus. To that end, we are again providing free hepatitis B screenings at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. We encourage you to get tested and to encourage your family and friends to do the same!

As we honor our past, we are also planning for the future. We are planning to build two brand new, earthquake-safe hospitals: one at our St. Luke’s Campus and another at the corner of Van Ness and Geary. These hospitals will meet the changing needs of our city and our communities. Technology and medicines change with time, but one thing that does not is our commitment to being here to provide you with hands-on care when you need us. For more information about CPMC and our future plans, visit www.rebuildcpmc.org. 

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C advocates joined together in front of City Hall on Oct. 17, 2011. Photo by Angela Pang.

Declaration of the National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day came at the heels of the first national plan devised by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address the prevention, care and treatment of viral hepatitis. The first National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day happens to coincide with the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, where visitors can get free Hepatitis B and C screenings.

National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day is meant to highlight the six key components of a grand plan. As mentioned at last year’s Hep B Free Gala in San Francisco, the plan is to combat a silent epidemic by 1) increasing knowledge and awareness about chronic viral hepatitis among providers, patients, and at-risk communities, 2) improve testing, care, and treatment to prevent liver disease and cancer which could affect over 25% of those chronically infected, 3) strengthening surveillance, 4) stepping up vaccination efforts to eliminate transmission of vaccine-preventable hepatitis, especially during birth, 5) reducing drug-use-related transmission and 6)protect patients and workers from healthcare-associated transmission.

But why would we need a day dedicated to hepatitis testing. Why is it so important? Because the reality is that the disease is here for the long haul, and because the ever-present stigma towards the disease is reinforcing our reluctance to see a physician or drop by a free clinic to have our blood tested. Because we need to have the rhetorical alarm clock that chimes once a year to remind us of a problem we haven’t yet solved, and a day we all rally to recognize what remains to be accomplished. Even as we speak, in President Obama’s recent Global Health Initiative proposal, viral hepatitis remains to be included despite its global prevalence, proven methods to prevent the disease, and lethal consequences for chronically infected patients who lack access to treatment.

So this is the day, on the eighth annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration, to set aside any prejudice towards anyone that is infected and to respect that the disease is often inherited through birth. Today is the day to see a physician or to drop by the mobile clinics which certain Bay Area hospitals have established for your well-being.  It’s the day to tell your friends and family – to be vocal about these efforts to end a disease that could be prevented. Shout, because even though the disease received recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, even the President’s office needs the occasional reminder to include viral hepatitis in a global health plan. Otherwise, it will continue to be a shame that people die of a disease that could be prevented.

The name itself, National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day, very directly states the first step towards eradicating this lingering community health problem. And ultimately, I look forward to the day it serves its purpose, and it could be replaced with a day where viral hepatitis is not remembered for its impact on patients and families in the global community, but as just a routine vaccination.

Jason Liu is the interim project coordinator of the San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign.

Here is a look at what is in store this year:

Prize-Giveaways and Health Wall

Take part in activities at the Healthy Living Pavilion Information Booth and you may walk away with a prize!  The Info Booth will feature a Health Wall where fair-goers can leave their messages and fortune cookies that spell out special fortunes.  Stop by to find out how you can win!

Hepatitis B Screenings and Education

As part of National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day, the Asian Heritage Street Celebration will offer free screenings for both hepatitis B and C.

To spread awareness on hepatitis B, a virus that affects one in 10 Asian Pacific Islanders, the fair will offer free educational brochures, hepatitis B screenings and doctor consultations. This is a collective effort by California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Subaru, Brown & Toland Physicians, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Other Health Screenings & Tests
Blood Pressure Screenings, hosted by Kaiser Permanente and CVS
Lupus Education, hosted by the Lupus Foundation of Northern California

Rapid HIV Tests, hosted by the Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
Glucose Tests, hosted by North East Medical Services

NEW – Alternative Medicine

Dr. Effie Chow leading a group practicing Qigong.

Qigong energy healer Dr. Effie Chow will be providing information about:  1. the Asian and Chinese Healing Arts and Sciences (ACHAS),   2. Integrative Body/Mind Medicine (IBMM), and 3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).  Her mission is to help educate people on how to achieve the optimum state of health (mind/ body/spirit in harmony with the environment) by moving beyond the limitations of Western medicine: a “must do” to thrive in today’s challenged world. Be sure to join in for fun, health, and wealth!

Check out also these alternative health medicines:  

Tui-na

Meditation

Feng Shui

Soul-healing

Spice Elixirs

Family Support Services
The Red Cross will provide educational material on disaster preparedness.  In addition, a variety of other family support services will be available to the public at the fair, including:

Coping with tragedies, hosted by San Francisco Crisis Care

Substance abuse, hosted by the Asian American Recovery Services (AARS)

Health plans by the Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)

Health Education
Besides hepatitis B education, the community will have access to free educational material and advice on various health concerns from these organizations:

• Alzheimer’s Association on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• American Liver Foundation on liver health and disease protection
• California Transplant Donor Network on how to save and improve lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation
• North East Medical Services on diabetes and preventive measures
• Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center (APIWC) on HBV, HCV, and HIV
• Asian American Donor Program on marrow donors

For the performance schedule visit: http://asianfairsf.com/performances/on-the-stage/.

Arianna Tolentino

Arianna Tolentino

Arianna is currently a senior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory here in San Francisco.  She loves to sing, dance and act.  She has performed in school musicals, like Little Shop of Horrors, Bye, Bye, Birdie and recently, Into the Woods. She has also sung the national anthem at various high school varsity games, school events and local events like the annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration.  She will be an incoming freshman at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California where she received an Emerging Talent Scholarship.

Asian Improv aRts (AIR), founded in 1987, mission is to produce, present and document artistic works that represent the Asian American experience.

Asian Improv aRts goals: 1) To make it possible for artists to create innovative works that are rooted in the diasporic experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. 2) To engage a next generation of community members in the arts through arts education. 3) To enable sustainability for artists and arts organizations in a challenging economic environment. 4) To facilitate creative collaborations that bring together major institutions, artists and multigenerational audiences and participants.

Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center

A volunteer-based nonprofit organization serving the community since 1986, Au Co’s purpose is to promote knowledge and a better understanding of Vietnamese heritage, language and cultural traditions; to promote and enrich multicultural communities; and to help build strong communication and understanding between generations and different communities.

Burmese Youth Association

We are dedicated Burmese youths who want to unite and use our talents for the welfare of our community, our people and our motherland.  The group was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area, but is intended for all Burmese communities around the world, regardless of beliefs and backgrounds.

Cambodian Cultural Dance Troupe from the Cambodian American Resource Agency 

The Cambodian American Resource Agency (CARA) was founded in 1998 by a group of Cambodian-American professionals and community members who had a deep interest in uniting the local Khmer community. The mission of CARA is to help initiate and provide support for community-based events involving the Khmer community in order to increase recognition and raise awareness of the Khmer culture. CARA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its programs are funded in part by a number of renewable grants.

Chloe Yu

Chloe Yu is a 12-year-old from San Francisco who has performed at several Bay Area community events and talent competitions. In 2011, she placed first at the Marin County Fair and became the Grand Champion at both the Alameda County Fair and Santa Clara County Fair. Other vocal performances include the San Francisco Autumn Moon Festival and Inner Sunset Street Fair.

Diwa Kulintang Circle 

Diwa Kulintang Circle was formed in May 2009 by women, mostly longtime former and current members of the San Francisco, California-based group Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble (see www.kulintang.com).  The Kulintang is a Filipino indigenous instrument that resembles a set of gongs and come from the southern part of Philippines.

The Francis Wong Unit

Francis Wong Unit photo by Andy Nozaka.

Presented by Asian Improv arts, The Francis Wong Unit, featuring Francis Wong, Karl Evangelista, Jordan Glenn and Michael Shiono, performs original music, integrating improvisation, new compositions and expressions of its members’ diverse cultural and artistic influences. For over three decades Wong has performed his innovative brand of music for audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe with such luminaries as Jon Jang, Tatsu Aoki, Genny Lim, William Roper, Bobby Bradford, John Tchicai, James Newton, Joseph Jarman, Don Moye and the late Glenn Horiuchi.

Franco Finn

Franco recently finished his eighth season as the In-Arena Emcee and TV Personality for the Golden State Warriors.  Known as the “Warriors Hype Man” at Oracle Arena by thousands of fans, Franco’s job is to entertain the crowds, and his responsibilities include introducing the team’s starting lineup, hosting the pre-game show Warriors TV and conducting all the contests at the Oracle Arena.   He was also one of the weekly show hosts and personalities for the Warriors’ TV show Warriors Weekly seen on Comcast SportsNet.

Franco also freelances as an emcee for the San Francisco Giants and is the interactive host for their minor league franchise the San Jose Giants.  Franco has covered many sporting events around the Bay Area, from NASCAR to Red Bull’s Ride n’ Style.  He continues to work many special events around the Bay Area as a broadcaster, personality, and emcee.

Franco currently hosts his own sports and entertainment talk show called The Go Show with Franco, heard and seen on Open Line Media’s TRadioV Network found at livestream.com/tradiov.

Gadung Kasturi Balinese Dance and Music

Gadung Kasturi refers to the scent of the Gadung flower. The mission of Gadung Kasturi Balinese Dance and Music is to preserve, promote and develop the traditional dance and music of Bali, Indonesia, through live performance, workshops, classes, lectures and publications.

GenRyu Arts
GenRyu Arts is an interdisciplinary performing arts organization specializing in taiko, odori (dance) and spoken word.  Founded in 1995 and incorporated in 2008, GenRyu Arts supports San Francisco’s Japantown community arts programming, providing a place for the Asian American experience to be shared with the next generation.

Golden Vardo Tribal Bellydance

May Yang (Kyung A) arrived from the Republic of Korea as a former performing director for the International Bellydance Association. Her goal is to promote appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of the Golden Vardo tribal belly dance method. Her focus is on a unique, tribal fusion style of dance, incorporating influences from flamenco, gypsy and other styles.

Joel Del Rosario

Presented by the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival, native Bay Area guitarist and composer Joel Del Rosario was classically trained on the viola as a child and grew up listening to the soulful sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson and Stan Getz on the family stereo. When Joel’s mother died of cancer, he turned to the guitar for solace.  Joel is currently active in his community. He has raised funds for cancer awareness, counseled children and played music for a local church. Smooth jazz and hope collide into a beautiful set of melodies in his latest release, Calm in the Storm. As JazzReview.com proclaimed, “…Calm in the Storm is sure to sooth the soul, lift the spirit and inspire all who listen.”

Johnny Hi-Fi

Johnny Hi-Fi

With more than 10 years together and numerous U.S. and Asia tours under their belt, Johnny Hi-Fi’s alternative rock sound has captured fans all over the world. From the House-of-Blues America tour to the band’s videos reaching MTV Chi’s top 10 video charts, all the attention helped them land the “Artist of the Month” spot on Billboard Magazine’s Underground series and a feature in Billboard Magazine. The band has also been featured on MTV News, CBS News, the New York Times, World Journal and radio stations from Texas to Taipei. They have made unforgettable performances, like at the 2006 Beijing Pop Festival in Beijing, China in front of 20,000 fans. In fall 2010, the band released their seventh CD, titled Love Sold Me Out.

Kenneth Ronquillo

Kenneth Tan Ronquillo is a Filipino-Chinese-Emo-American from San Jose, California. He’s also a public health grad student at UC Berkeley, but afterschool, the glasses come off and he’s a one-man boy band. Between midterms, he wrote and recorded “Check Your Signal” entirely by himself in the closet of his studio apartment. Fans and friends can follow Kenneth’s musical adventures at http://www.facebook.com/musicbykenneth.

Mari Watanabe, “San Francisco Sailor Moon“

Mari Watanabe

Mari Watanabe is famous for dressing up as a certain magical girl and for promoting the Japanese language through song. Mari has hosted festivals and is popular for her singing at anime conventions. To add to her credits, Mari has also been featured in Shojo Beat magazine, Crunchyroll.com, Japanese television and Mexican media. But most of all, it is Mari’s very friendly and down to earth attitude that wins the hearts of her fans! You can also find Mari as a “Virtual Friendship Idol” on the popular avatar virtual world TinierMe.com.

The San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival, aims to promote, preserve and celebrate Filipino American history and culture; to acknowledge contributions past and present by Filipino jazz artists; to educate, provoke thought, engage in dialogue; and finally, to entertain the public with performances by Filipino American artists.

Native Elements

San Francisco’s reggae favorite Native Elements, now in their 10th year as a cohesive unit, never fail to bring positivity and niceness to all of their music gatherings. As recording artists they spin a curious fabric of lovers rock, roots and conscious dancehall wrapped cozily in a bright “frisco-pino” treatment. A family before anything else, Native Elements strives to make their show a warm and inviting experience for all.

Parangal Dance Company 

Parangal Dance Company is a Filipino Folk Dance Group based in the San Francisco Bay Area that aspires to inspire.  Parangal Dance Company’s mission is to give tribute to Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire, music and dance through research, workshops and performances. We aim to serve as a bridge, inspiring and connecting Filipino Americans to their roots to give them a sense of pride and identity, while educating diverse communities to foster awareness and appreciation of Philippine culture.

Richmond Temple Music Group

The Richmond Temple Music Group is dedicated to preserving and promoting Lao culture and arts.

Rocky Rivera

Rocky Rivera

Rocky Rivera is a hip-hop journalist and emcee who found international acclaim by winning a contributing editor position on MTV’s docu-series I’m from Rolling Stone in 2007. After lacking inspiration in the literary world, she decided to finally pursue hip-hop as a participant, not only as an observer, and began to fill the void with thought-provoking music you can dance to. A dynamic perfomer, her all-lady crew consisting of DJ Roza and emcee Irie Eyez display a daringly different side of hip-hop. Noted music critic Jeff Chang, author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip Hop Generation writes, “My whole career has been about getting people to hear the stories that need to be heard, and I think her story really needs to be heard.” Her debut album, Rocky Rivera, is available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amoeba Music stores.

Sheryl Ann Padre

A young talented musician from Stockton, California who enjoys the presence of music. Diverse between instruments such as guitar, ukulele, piano, flute, tuba, and vocals. Sheryl recently teamed up with Artist Management company, The Luna Co. and is currently in the studio recording on her first EP to be released this year.

The Seshen

The Seshen. Photo by Emalyn Lopez

The Seshen is a Bay Area-based band that draws influences from an eclectic range of artists, including Little Dragon, J. Dilla, Erykah Badu and Beach House.  Their music fuses hip-hop, soul, pop and electronica, producing an original sound that is not bound to any particular genre.

Songs are created and performed by bassist/producer Aki Ehara, drummer

Julian Pont, keyboardist Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza Kopelman and synchronizer/sampler Kumar Butler.  Driving beats laced with Afro-Caribbean percussion, thick bass lines, rich keyboards and textured electronic sampling provide the foundation for lyricists Lalin St. Juste and Akasha Orr, whose dreamy vocals create an ethereal sonic landscape.

Traditional Thai Performing Ensemble

A traditional performing ensemble from Thailand will be brought to you by Wat Buddhapradeep.

U.S. Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy

Headquartered in San Francisco, California with branch schools in northern California (Marin County, San Ramon, Santa Rosa, southern Peninsula), Seattle, Hawaii and Germany. Grandmaster Chan’s students include men, women, and children ranging in age from 10 to 67 years old. Everyone is welcome to visit and gain the benefits of the invaluable instruction he has been providing for over 40 years.

By Annabelle A. Udo-O’Malley

If you see a monk at this year’s Asian Heritage Street Celebration, just say “hello.” With the intention of infusing fairgoers and followers with Tam Boon, or merit-making, monks from Thai temple Wat Buddhapradeep in San Bruno will perform a 30-minute blessing to kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. on the main stage. An age-old Buddhist tradition, “merit” is about practicing good deeds today for an even more pure tomorrow (a.k.a. “karma). For anyone who isn’t familiar with this oldest surviving school of Buddhism known as Theravada, literally “the Teaching of the Elders” or “the ancient teachings,” monks will be on hand throughout the day for anyone who wants more knowledge about this particular school.

For festival visitors, Wat Buddhapradeep offers the following primer when trying to build a conversation with monks:

• Monks can be addressed by their first name.
• The head is considered the most sacred part of the body, and it is unacceptable to touch a monk on the head.
• The feet are the least sacred part of the body, so when sitting on the floor, the feet should not point at or poke a monk. Rather, sit with feet tucked under one’s body.
• Alcohol should not be given to monks.
• With the exception of medical treatments or life-saving acts, monks are forbidden to touch a woman. Restrictions do not apply to men.
• The left hand is considered unclean and should not be used to eat, receive gifts or shake hands.
• In Thai Buddhism, women cannot be ordained as monks. However, laywomen can choose to practice and follow strict practices of the teachings in order to achieve Nirvana, or enlightenment. They can reside wherever they choose and practice within their own jurisdiction. Although not mandatory, these women can be identified by their all-white clothing.

So rad to see the #AHSC billboard up by the I-80 before entering the Bay Bridge!

AHSC ad on the N Judah - in the Sunset.

AHSC banner at Montgomery Station.

Do What Asians Do Best – Eat!

Empire International
Food sampling and instant noodles.

Hawaii BBQ
Scrumptious barbecue chicken, pork kabobs and French bread.

Irma’s Pampanga Restaurant
Authentic Filipino food, including lumpia and various noodle dishes.

Johnny’s Cafe & Donuts
Cambodian barbecue (chicken & beef), chow mein, fried rice, eggrolls, sweet and sour pork, and vegetable beef and chicken.

Nombe Restaurant
Delightful Japanese tapas and beverages.

Saigon BBQ
Vietnamese food, including vermicelli, imperial spring rolls, chicken or pork kabobs, Vietnamese sandwiches, fresh sugarcane juice and Thai iced tea.

Thai BBQ
Thai barbecued honey chicken or pork kabobs, short ribs over rice, pad thai, stir-fried noodles, chicken curry, Thai iced tea and fresh lemonade.

Vietnamese Community Center of San Francisco
Sandwiches, egg and shrimp rolls, salad and fresh fruit.

Sabaidee Restaurant
Chow mein, fried rice and curry.

Keep on food truckin’. You’re not that full.

Adam’s Grub Truck
Mouth-watering Asian fusion sandwiches.

HiYaaa! 
Yummy Asian fusion sandwiches, rice boxes and salads.

JapaCurry
Authentic Japanese curry, including katsu and veggie croquette curry dishes.

KoJa Kitchen LLC
Fast Korean-Japanese fusion cuisine.

Sanguchon LLC
Hearty Peruvian sandwiches, homemade passion fruit drink and chicha morada (sweet drink made from purple corn).

Seoul on Wheels
Korean barbecued beef, pork, chicken and tofu.

The Chairman Truck
Savory Asian street food.

Always room for dessert, right? 

Charlie Frank’s Pies

Delectable pies, including sweet potato, peach, coconut rum and key lime.

Frozen Kuhsterd
Different flavors of rich, creamy frozen custard, toppings and cotton candy.

Kara’s Cupcakes
Artisan cupcakes that provide a sophisticated twist on an old-fashioned favorite.

Jade Chocolates
Flavored chocolate bars, truffles and confections, made from a unique blend of teas and spices from Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Ramar Foods International
Flavorful Filipino Magnolia ice cream and milk bars.

Drinks to wash it all down with.

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
Natural and fresh ginger ale, both refreshing and nutritious.

Jane’s Fresh Icy Boba
Cold tapioca drinks with flavors like mango and coconut.

Lem N Man, Inc./ Barrett’s Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade, available in regular or diet, with or without fresh blended strawberry or blueberry.

Pure Puer Tea
Healthy and delicious natural tea.

World Team USA
Refreshing coconut water. 

Snacks, the post-dessert meal.

Delicious Kettle Corn
Yummy kettle corn and fresh squeezed lemonade.

Ear-Good Corn Roaster
Tasty roasted corn, baked potatoes, fresh lemonade and iced tea.