Newest articles on The Sacramento Press tagged as "taiko drums"Celebrate Asian heritage at Pacific Rim Street Festival SundayMelissa Corkerheadline-679322012-05-16T18:19:49Z2012-05-16T18:19:49Z<p> Colorful paper lanterns, mesmerizing taiko drums, and scrumptious, egg roll esque lumpia will all be on hand at the Pacific Rim Street Festival in Old Sacramento this Sunday</p>
<p> The festival, now in its 20th year, displays the richness and diversity of many Asian and Pacific Rim cultures. There will be music from India, Korea and China, dancers from Bali and Thailand and a wide variety of Asian and Pacific Islander arts and crafts to enjoy.</p>
<p> Food vendors will be on hand to tempt you with Hawaiian BBQ, Indian naan and delicious chinese favorites from festival founder Frank Fat’s restaurant.</p>
<p> The festival is held throughout Old Sacramento, and every street will offer another way to explore the Asian Pacific heritage.</p>
<p> The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday in Old Sacramento and in the Westfield Downtown Plaza, and it is free to all ages.</p>
<p> For more information go to the <a href="http://www.pacificrimstreetfest.com/index.html" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a>.</p>
<p> <strong>More events this week:</strong></p>
<p> May 18<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67931/Walking_Spanish_comes_to_the_Torch_Club_Friday " target="_blank">Walking Spanish concert</a><br /> @ The Torch Club</p>
<p> May 19<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67859/West_Coast_Brew_Fest_this_weekend" target="_blank">West Coast Brew Fest</a><br /> @ Miller Park</p>
<p> May 19<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67926/Boulevard_Park_Green_Thumb_Brigade_is_at_it_again" target="_blank">Boulevard Park Green Thumb Brigade</a><br /> @Boulevard Park</p>
<p> May 19<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67933/Open_cockpits_and_aircraft_flyby_highlight_Armed_Forces_Day_at_aerospace_museum" target="_blank">Armed Forces Day at the Aerospace Museum of California</a><br /> @ McClellan Air Park</p>
<p> May 19<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67935/Bike_ride_and_underwear_drive_event_supports_homeless_students " target="_blank">Community bike ride and underwear drive</a><br /> @ 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova<br /> <br /> May 22<br /> <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/67453/Sacramento_Celebrates_Harvey_Milk_Day_May_22nd " target="_blank">Sacramento Celebrates Harvey Milk Day</a><br /> @ 1215 19th St.<br /> </p> Get Sacramento Press event picks every Thursday in our Go.See.Do newsletter. Sign up here:
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