California Academy of Sciences - Asian Pacific Heritage Month Experience Asian Pacific American cultural traditions and history through interactive demonstrations and performances.
All programs are free after admission .
Regarded as sacred art in Japan, drumming has many ritual purposes, including driving away evil spirits and wishing fishermen an abundant catch and a safe journey. Morrison Auditorium Charya Burt, dance teacher and professional dancer, offers a special presentation of classical dance from Cambodia. The program will include a discussion and demonstration of dance styles, as well as video footage and participatory activity. This is a special program presented by the Traditional Arts Program in the Anthropology Department. This program is presented in conjunction with Young Audiences of the Bay Area.