Cultural Expedition

Release Date: Wednesday, May 11th 2011

Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse culture of Asia at the 6th Annual National Asian Heritage Festival taking place in DC this month, including activities at Carnegie Library (801 K Street) and on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th Streets.

The month-long celebration will feature the Fiesta Asian Film Festival on Saturday, May 14, at the Carnegie Library, where festival goers will be able to experience three assorted films: The Lucky Few (4:30 pm), Real Geisha Real Women (6:30 pm) and Take Off (8:00 pm). 

The Downtown fun will continue at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair on Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, on Pennsylvania Avenue. Expect to see outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food and open market vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstrations, cooking demos, flash mob dancing and much, much more.

For more information, including film festival ticket prices and a complete schedule of events, visit asiaheritagefoundation.org.