Houston Community News >> Starry Night Market & Festival

5/16/2006 Houston -- To celebrate, OCA, NCAPACD, and the Local Host Committee will be hosting the Starry Night Market & Festival: Celebrating the 16th Annual Asian Pacific Heritage Month & Communities in Action on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Southern News International Plaza at 11122 Bellaire Blvd. from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.

Diverse cultural performances, an Asian and Western BBQ Cook-off, fortune tellers, a Japanese tea ceremony, h o k e , country western dance lessons, a film showcase, along with advocacy groups, social clubs, professional associations, craft and art vendors, and food stands will be present. In addition to conference registrants, the public is invited to enter free of charge and can purchase tickets for food and other vendors!

Come out this Thursday evening, May 14th and be part of this exciting festival!

Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA's goals are:
  1. to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment;
  2. to promote civic participation, education, and leadership;
  3. to advance coalitions and community building; and
  4. to foster cultural heritage.