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Live performances at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale. April 18, 2026.
Opening Ceremony
Official welcome and festival launch with dignitaries and community leaders
Colour Guard Parade
Ceremonial colour guard procession honoring Asian American veterans
Tohono O'odham Nation Welcome
Traditional welcome performance by the Tohono O'odham Nation, the original stewards of this land
Indonesian Culture on Main Stage
Indonesian cultural showcase featuring traditional dance, gamelan music, and batik artistry
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Traditional martial arts demonstrations spanning kung fu, taekwondo, and Filipino arnis
Canvas of Cultures Awards (Ages 5 to 13)
Awarding the top young artists from the K-12 Canvas of Cultures painting competition
Blended Brewing
Live musical performance fusing traditional Asian instruments with contemporary sounds
Cultural Dance Showcase
Dance performances representing Filipino tinikling, Indian Bollywood, Korean fan dance, and more
AEGIS AI Music DJ Set
DJ Butch Omega performs a live set mixing AI-generated tracks created by AEGIS OS, blending K-pop, EDM, and Asian-inspired sounds
Canvas of Cultures Awards (Ages 14 to 18)
Awarding the top teen and young adult artists. Prizes from Phoenix Suns/Mercury Foundation and Momento Caffe
Community Performances
Community acts and open stage performances celebrating the diverse talents of Arizona's Asian communities
Closing Ceremony
Festival wrap-up with final awards, acknowledgments, and a collective thank you to all communities
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE