"Asian Festival" 2008 Oregon Asian Celebration

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2008 Oregon Asian Celebration Set for February 17 & 18.
"Great ExplorAsians" theme to be featured throughout the festival. Click here for more information.

Portland Taiko Returns to the 2008 Oregon Asian Celebration
Don't miss the thunderous drums of this premier Northwest taiko drumming group!
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An Evening of Aloha and Hawaiian Cultural Workshops featured at the 2008 event!
Mele Ohana of Oregon, a Hawaiian music players group based in Eugene, is presenting a concert of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and hula on Friday, Feb. 15th at the Lane Events Center (Aloha Celebration Stage) starting at 7:30pm.
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2st Annual Pacific Martial Arts Conference Coming to Eugene Jan. 26 & March 1, 2008
Martial arts enthusiasts can enjoy this outstanding showcase and educational conference. It's free!

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Cooking Demonstrations to feature easy and nutritious recipes

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Mini Japanese Sumo Robot Competition Returns

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Japanese Koto, Traditional & Contemporary music
Masumi Timson, Noriko Dozono (Koto), Bob Brevoort (Shakuhachi, traditional bamboo flute), and Kazue Suzuki (keyboard). Sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan, Portland, OR
February 17 at 3:50 pm
Main Stage Entertainment

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Birdie
Laotian Recording Artist
Performs Thai/Lao/American musical performance
February 16 & 17
6:00 pm Saturday & 5:20 pm Sunday Main Stage Entertainment

Gamelan Sari Pandhawa
Indonesian Music Ensemble

Main Stage on Sunday, Feb. 16 11:30 am
Atrium Stage on Sunday, Feb. 16 4:00-6:00 pm

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Korean Children's Fan Dance

Main Stage Entertainment
February 16 at 12:05 pm

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Hula Halau O Na Kaikuahine
February 16 at 3:20 pm

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The Little Peacock Dancers
Traditional Chinese Dances
Main Stage Entertainment
February 16 at 12:20 pm

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Chinese Lion Dance
Saturday and Sunday at 10:15 am

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Waka Daiko (Youth Taiko Drumming Group
February 6 & 17 at 10:00 am both days
Main Stage Entertainment
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