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THANK-YOU FOR JOINING US IN CELEBRATING HAPA-PALOOZA 2012

We had an amazing group of actors, authors, filmmakers, performers and volunteers that made this event tremendously exciting. A huge thank-you to all of the people who made this event possible, and we look forward to Hapa-palooza 2013. To become involved, please contact us at info@hapapalooza.com and stay tuned here on our website for Hapa Events year round.

Hapa-palooza Festival: September 12, 13 & 15, 2012
A Vancouver Celebration of Mixed-Roots Arts + Ideas
Sept 12 (Wed) Mixed Voices Raised 7-8:30pm

Writers, poets and artists in dialogue!
FREE EVENT

Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, Alice MacKay Room.
Hosted by VPL Chief Librarian Sandra Singh. A literary panel and q&a with the hottest authors exploring identity in their creative writing.Confirmed literary talents include essayist, poet and musician Wayde Compton, novelist and Zen priest Ruth Ozeki, and Governor General’s Literary Award-nominated illustrator and writer Julie Flett.

Sept 13 (Th) Mixed Flicks 7-8:30pm

We bring back this much loved event, curated by the talented film-maker Jeff Chiba Stearns.
FREE EVENT

Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, Alice MacKay Room.

Join us as we explore the latest media featuring mixed identity, with a mixed actors panel, film screenings, and q&a from the film-makers. The following film makers, actors and producers let their talent shine at this event: Octavio Warnock-Graham, Ann Marie Fleming, Jason Karman, Kyle Toy, Tetsuro Shigematsu and Jennifer Spence.

Sept 15 (Sat) Hapa Family Day in the Park 1-4pm
FREE EVENT

Join us for this day of family fun! Bring down a blanket and meet other Hapas in your community. Face Painting, Games and more!

SECRET LOCATION ANNOUNCED!
Strathcona Park, 857 Malkin Avenue, East Van B.C.

NB: This is a weather-dependent event.

Missed 2011? Here are some great festival videos and our 2011 gallery.

“It’s been a while since I’ve done anything exciting, which is why I’m thrilled to be here!”

Audience member, Mixed Voices Raised, September 7th, 2011

Check out the great media coverage of Hapa-palooza 2011!

“There’s a new festival in town and it looks to be one of Vancouver’s finest, shining the spotlight on the rich inter-mixing of cultures that defines the city.”

Jenny Uechi, Managing Editor, Vancouver Observer.