The month of May kicks off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and this weekend a major festival will highlight the celebrations.
More than 100 artists, performers, and vendors will honor the launch at the EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago.
“It’s so important for us to have this Asian American Arts Festival in Chicago because representation still matters,” said Mia Park, Asian American Arts Chicago executive director.
Park is the producer of the two-day festival celebrating heritage and creativity.
“It’s so multi-disciplinary. We have 2D, 3D artists represented, food vendors, craft vendors,” she said. “We’ve got film showcases, spoken word showcases, dance theater.”
Park wanted to create a space where the community can showcase their talents.
“The space to express themselves it creates an energy, like they’re definitely going to vibe this weekend of this burst of creativity from our diaspora in Chicago,” she said. “It’s going to be a big celebration—I’m really excited for it.”
Vrisa Odedra is among the performers. The musical theater major at Columbia College connects her Indian heritage and modern style of dancing with a message.
“I would like everyone to know you can connect to your own culture, the culture that you grew up in, and you can make it your own,” said Odedra.
Organizers hope attendees will leave the festival feeling inspired.
“We’re a vibrant part of Chicago tapestry, we contribute so much to the society, creatively, civically, and otherwise and just to make sure that we will all see other respect each other and celebrate each other,” said Park.
The Asian American Arts Festival starts Saturday and wraps up Sunday. Click here if you’d like to purchase tickets.
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