2026 asian festival
PERFORMING GROUPs
- Chinese Cultural Performance Association - Chinese Cultural Dance. Traditional Chinese Cultural Dance.
- Deadly Sweet Maid Cafe - J-Pop. We will be performing Japanese pop music with a focus on maid cafe culture.
- East Asian Chinese Language Program - Chinese Cultural Music and Dance. East Asian Chinese Language Program, Focused on promoting Chinese culture, facilitating culture exchange, and advancing Chinese language education. A joint performance that blends Chinese folk dance, children's dance, Western musical instruments, and Chinese folk musical instruments.
- EchoEffect:Evolve - K-Pop. Echo Effect & Evolve have lit up stages all over San Antonio and throughout Texas, delivering bold choreography, fierce visuals, and unforgettable performances every time we step out. Yes, we’ve placed in competitions—but what means the most to us? Winning Crowd Favorite. That’s the real victory—feeling the energy, hearing the cheers, and connecting with every single person in the audience.
- Garjana Dhol Tasha - Indian drums.
- Golden Lotus Veil - Cambodian Dance. Deenna is a solo fan veil performer who blends contemporary movement with the flowing elegance of traditional-inspired veils. Her choreography weaves together Khmer musical influences and personal expression, creating a captivating, atmospheric experience. With each performance, she brings a delicate balance of strength and softness to the stage.
- Hula Halau Ohana Elikapeka - Hawaiian/Pacific Island Dance. Hawaiian Pacific Island performance group
- Ka Lã Hiki Ola - Hawaiian Dance. Founded in 2023, Ka Lā Hiki Ola is a Hawaiian dance group based in the Alamo Ranch area, dedicated to sharing the spirit of aloha and preserving the rich traditions of Hawai‘i through dance. We specialize in both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula ʻauana (modern hula), offering authentic, heartfelt performances for private parties, community gatherings, and corporate events. Our mission is to perpetuate Hawaiian culture by honoring its stories, language, and values through traditional movement, music, and chant. Every performance is a cultural journey—designed to educate, inspire, and connect audiences to the mana and beauty of Hawai‘i.
- Kalalaya Indian Performing Arts - Indian Cultural Dance. Kalalaya Indian Performing Arts was founded in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music are taught to students of all ages and levels. Bharatanatyam is the classical Indian dance originating from Tamil Nadu, India.
- Karilagan Philippine Cultural Group, Inc. - Filipino Cultural Dance. Formally established in 1993, Karilagan Philippine Cultural Group, Inc. is an All-Volunteer nonprofit tax exempt 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the traditional Asian Filipino cultural heritage through education and the performing arts.
- Lozano's Martial Arts Studio - Korean Martial Arts. Lozano’s Martial Arts Studio is one of the oldest martial arts gyms here in San Antonio, Texas. We are located on the Southside and have been serving the community for nearly 40 years. We offer classes such as Tae Kwon Do, Hoi Jeon Moo Sool, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Korean Kickboxing (Kyuktuki), for children ages 5 and up as well as teenagers, women and men.
- Mahou Bunni - J-Pop. Mahou Bunni is a J-pop odottemita idol that has been crowned as a favorite amongst her community due to her high energy dance moves and sweet personality. She has dazzled many stages all over Texas and is ready to spread her love for kawaii and idol culture and bring the underground idol experience to the locals.
- Mighty Eagle Sumo - Sumo. Only sumo group in San Antonio, we do traditional Japanese sumo. Texas has a sumo series where we have competitions around the state and also participate around the country and internationally. Our members are National and World medalists. If you want to participate in a unique sport sumo is what you’re looking for.
- Red Velvet Vampire - K-Pop, J-Pop, Filipino Pop. Dancing to popular kpop, jpop, and Filipino pop.
- San Antonio Chinese Alliance - Chinese Cultural Dance and Song. The San Antonio Chinese Alliance (SACA) is a nonprofit, non-religious, and non-political community organization dedicated to charitable and educational initiatives. SACA serves as a platform for health education, supports the integration of Chinese immigrants into U.S. society, fosters community harmony, and works to reduce tensions and combat discrimination in neighborhoods and workplaces. Additionally, SACA is committed to preserving and promoting folk arts and cultural heritage. These goals are achieved through organizing and sponsoring a diverse range of social, cultural, educational, musical, sports, recreational, and business events for both SACA members and the broader San Antonio community.
- San Antonio K-Culture Dance Team - Korean Cultural Dance. We are the K-Culture Dance Team and represent the Korean-American Association of San Antonio. We love to spread goodwill and share our Asian culture and traditions with the public. We have performed at the Texas State Capital, ALAMO Area District Colleges, St. Mary' University, University of Incarnate Word, UTSA Kimchi Fest, and many more.
- San Antonio Lion Dance Association - Chinese Lion Dance. Our mission is to promote the Chinese culture to the community through education, music, performance, and leadership. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck, fortune, and prosperity to those who see it.
- Sinague I TåoTåo Mariånas - Chamorro Cultural Dance. We are a Chamorro cultural dance group that is based out of San Antonio. We welcome the LGBTQIA+ community and everyone. Our mission is to protect, revitalize, and perpetuate our Chamorro culture as we come together in unity and strength. This home stands for continuing the fight to keep the chamorro culture alive. With our movements, our voices, and our sound, we are here to carry on for future generations. Kahulu Chamorro, Kahulu Marianas.
- South Texas Judo Academy - Japanese Martial Arts. South Texas Judo Academy focuses on growing confidence, self-defense skills, and fitness through the Japanese martial art of Judo. This traditional art combines technique and leverage to throw, pin, and submit opponents with maximum efficiency and minimal effort. Our dojo is unique in that we offer a variety of classes, including a women's only class, kids' class, and even sambo classes.
- TAICHITODAY - Taichi. We teach Taichi and qigong as a series of low-impact exercises and mindful movements so people of any condition can improve their health and general wellness. We help you bring ease and mobility to your body so you can achieve more balance, strength, and flexibility.
- World Taekwondo Center - Taekwondo. World Taekwondo Center offers programs for all ages start at 4 and half years old, ,levels, & abilities. We specialize on Olympic style Taekwondo and Kombat Taekwondo We also offer Jit Jitsu and sumo wrestling.
- WTP - K-Pop. Celebrating cultures through dancing.
- Wu De Health & Combat (wdhc) 501c3 - Wudang Tai Chi. Our mission is to improve our community through morality, health, and self defense. Our vision is to become an affordable one stop holistic healing and preventative medicine shop, first in San Antonio, then across Texas, then across the US, then across the globe!