Introduction to the Festival
Join Us for Our Signature Asian Cultural Festival, a celebration of art, music, and community.
Celebrating Diversity
The Festival aims to bring together people from all backgrounds to celebrate the rich diversity of Asian Culture.
Immersive Experiences
Expect a full immersion into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Asia, through a variety of engaging entertainment activities, exhibitions, and handicrafts.
Cultural Showcase
The festival will feature performances, exhibits and demonstrations showcasing the diverse art, music, traditional food and traditions of various Asian Culture.
Community Collaboration
The festival is a collaborative effort between Downtown Berkeley Association, Local Asian Community Organizations and Cultural institutions.
For Inquiries about Participation, Vendor opportunities, or Stall reservations, please contact us.
Bringing Asian Art and Culture to Life
Enhance your experience with our diverse range of cultural events and artistic showcases. We offer a variety of programs that celebrate creativity and community engagement.
Cultural Demonstrations
Visitors can witness live demonstration of traditional Asian performing arts, including traditional dance & music.
Musical Performances
The Festival will feature live music and dance performances showcasing the rich musical traditions of various Asian cultures.
Artisanal Crafts
Visitors can explore a compiled selection of traditional contemporary Asian art forms, including calligraphy, ceramics, and textile arts.
Culinary Delights
Attendees can indulge in a diverse array of authentic Asian cuisines, from fragrant curries to delicate Nepalese , Tibetan , Thai, Burmese , Indian , Sirlankan, Chineses and Taiwanese cuisines prepared by local chefs.
Meet Our Organizing Team
WANGMO DIXEY Founder
Wangmo is the mastermind behind our immersive Asian cultural Festival events.
PREETESH KARKI Convener
Preetesh makes sure everything runs smoothly.
SUNIL KARNIKAR Convener
Sunil leads the creative vision for our events.
DHURVA THAPA
Administrative Chairman
Dhruva ensures that each customer has a delightful experience.
GOPA KUMAR
Indian Community Leader
South Indian Cultural Representative
MAX DUNZIK
Operations Manager
CoWorking and Events at Dharma College.
SAPHAL THAPA
Program Manager
CoWorking and Events at Dharma College.
AMANDA ROSE
Indonesian Dance
Director- Gamelan Sekar Swarasanti - Indonesia Cultural Representative
CHINKAJI SHRESTHA
Advisor/Finance Chairman
President-Buddha Nepal Peace Foundation
ANI YANGCHEN GHLAN
Advisor
Residence Lama Tamang Cultural Center California
HARI P. OJA
Advisor/Publicity & Media Chairman
President- NRNA CA Chapter
NIMA SHERPA
Volunteer Chairman
President- Nepali Student Association at UC Berkeley
ANIL SHAH
IT - Coordinator
CEO/Software Engineer - TixFix.Ai
PRIYA GHALE
Cultural Dance- Coordinator
Past VP -Northern California Tamu Samaj
DR.PRITIKA KHATRI
Medical Booth- Coordinator
MPH DrPH - Doctor of Public Health UC Berkeley
Meet Our Advisor Team
HON.RISHI P.DHAKAL
Advisor
Honorary Consul General at Honorary Consulate of Nepal in USA- California,
HON.DILLI BHATARAI
Advisor
Council Member Hercules at - Hercules California USA
UTTAM KARKI
Advisor
NRNA International Coordination Council Member
HON.GHANA DAWADI
Advisor
Past Tourism Consulate California
MATTHEW JERVIS
Advisor
Director Marketing & Downtown Vitality- Downtown Berkeley Association
JAMES VARGHESE
Advisor
Past District Governor District 4-C3 Lions Club International
DR. TIKA LAMSAL
Advisor
Associate Professor
San Francisco University
DR.AMOD POKHAREL
Advisor
Lecturer- UC Berkeley University
SURAJ PAKHRIN
Advisor
President-Tamang Cooperation Society of California
VISHNU GHALE
Advisor
President-Northern California Tamu Samaj
MADAN MAHARJAN
Advisor
President-Newah Organization of America Northern California Chapter
KUMAR DONG
Advisor
Past Vice President International Tamang Council
PASHUPATI KADEL
Advisor
Vice-President- Muktinath Dham
LAXMI CHAUDHARY
Advisor
District Governor Elect 4-C3 Iions Club International
DIKPAL KC
Advisor
Patron-Nepali Association of Northern California
PURNA BANIA
Advisor
DRC Americas NRNA International Coordination Council
MANIL BABU SHRESTHA
Advisor
Immediate Past District Governor 4-C3 Lions Club International
Collaborations with Downtown Berkeley Association
Explore curated cultural experiences, each meticulously designed to celebrate diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Journeys stars from hear visit: https://www.downtownberkeley.com
Partner Organizations
