Second update: Unfortunately, the entire remainder of the Dragon Moon Festival events for 2009, after the June event, have been canceled. The Dragon Moon Festival is planning on returning for 2010. Thanks to those who participated and attended in June!
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Post update: The July 4-5 event has been canceled. The rest of this post, minus the quote from the original promotional material, has been updated to reflect this.)
Kumoricon will be hosting an exhibitor table, cosplay shows, and artists at the
Dragon Moon Festival, an Asian cultural festival held as three weekend events over the summer of 2009.
Find our table on the weekends of June 6-7 and August 1-2. We will be presenting a one-hour cosplay show on the Sundays of June 7 and August 2. (The Dragon Moon Festival will also hold an event on September 5-6, however, Kumoricon will not be there as this overlaps our convention dates.)
Check back for updates as we work out more details and scheduling!
Location:Dragon Moon Festival
Old Town Chinatown Festival Streets – NW Davis St between NW 4th and 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Saturday-Sunday, June 6-7, August 1-2, September 5-6
Saturday times: 12noon-10pm
Sunday times: 12noon-6pm
Kumoricon will be present at the June and August events.
This event began in 2006 as the Under the Autumn Moon Festival and has evolved into a 4-month event in 2009 with celebrations the first weekend of June, July, August and, September, 2009. We've adopted a new name: The Dragon Moon Festival. In ancient Chinese lore when the full moon rose and the dragon constellation was at its highest point in the sky, the moon's bright beams would shine with a special magical light. This was the Dragon Moon.
People would come out during that singular night and bathe themselves in the moonlight. It is said that the old become younger; the infirm find new health; the weary grow energized; and despair turns to joy. The legend says that stories told under the Dragon Moon will never be forgotten.
Programming
1. Main Stage Entertainment
a. Cultural Acts
b. Live Music
c. Bands
d. Dignitaries
e. Group Presentations (dance groups, martial arts, etc.)
f. Anchors the Plaza
2. Cooking Stage
a. Live cooking demonstrations
b. Featured culinary demonstrations and sampling
c. Partnered with Fish Market in the center of Davis
3. Children's Entertainment & Karaoke Stage
a. Anchors the Davis and 4th Street entrance
b. During the daytime this stage will have puppet shows, story book readings, etc. for children.
c. From 4pm to 10pm this stage will feature Karaoke performances.
4. Crafts Stage and Craft Vendor Area
a. This area will feature craft making demonstrations in the Asian Arts.
b. Surrounding this Area will be craft vendors including artisans, home-based businesses and non-profit organizations.
5. Non-Profit Vendor Area
a. Includes outreach groups.
b. Includes Asian churches.
InnovAsians and Technology Plaza
What? InnovAsians and Technology Plaza at The Dragon Moon Festival
When? First Sunday in June, July, August, and September
Where? Old Town Chinatown Festival Streets (Davis between 4th/5th)
Time? Noon to 6pm
Sundays are special at the Dragon Moon Festival – to keep crowds active, reach young consumer and inject fresh energy into each weekend.
The Dragon Moon Festival will have various activities for our guests around our Import Car Stage including Table Tennis Exhibitions, Dance Dance Revolution Competitions, The Miss Dragon Moon Pageant, live DJs, Anime Arts Exhibit, and the Digital Beater! Car Audio Competition.
