I ventured out to Chinatown in San Francisco yesterday, thinking it was the day of the Dragon Boat Festival. I was a day too soon, but still found plenty to capture on video. I was particularly struck by how American culture has infiltrated Chinatown in so many ways but also by the ways in which the community is still very much its own place. Check it out:
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It was a pretty special day to go from hula hoops in Hayes Valley to a charity fundraiser in Golden Gate Park, all because I met the crew from the Imperial Council of San Francisco! Of course, any gay guy would wander on over toward a crowd of men in Navy uniforms. So I guess it makes sense.
The AIDS Emergency Fund County Fair-
The fund provides emergency financial assistance to people suffering from HIV and AIDS - people who really need it. They help those who would otherwise have nowhere to turn to, and for that I applaud them.
The event itself was a lot of fun. Highlights included a mechanical bull, a carnival game involving "armbands" and (well, you'll see), wonderful performances, line dancing, food and other fun events.
There was a great performance by the East Bay Anointed Voices, an international outreach organization that seeks to comfort the disillusioned, depressed and disappointed from all groups and all walks of life - through gospel music. I thought it was really special to see them performing at the event.
Also, the fun and talented Imperial Council, a 43 year old San Francisco non-profit performance group was there performing, and I had a great chance to interview some of the members and find out what they're all about.
All in all - the video came out well and I hope you all enjoy it! Check out the craziness:
The AIDS Emergency Fund County Fair-
The fund provides emergency financial assistance to people suffering from HIV and AIDS - people who really need it. They help those who would otherwise have nowhere to turn to, and for that I applaud them.
The event itself was a lot of fun. Highlights included a mechanical bull, a carnival game involving "armbands" and (well, you'll see), wonderful performances, line dancing, food and other fun events.
There was a great performance by the East Bay Anointed Voices, an international outreach organization that seeks to comfort the disillusioned, depressed and disappointed from all groups and all walks of life - through gospel music. I thought it was really special to see them performing at the event.
Also, the fun and talented Imperial Council, a 43 year old San Francisco non-profit performance group was there performing, and I had a great chance to interview some of the members and find out what they're all about.
All in all - the video came out well and I hope you all enjoy it! Check out the craziness:
That's right. I drove past Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley earlier today and came a cross a fun group of folks, about 15 in all, having their own hula hoop party. I sped home and came back with my video camera. Somehow, the hula hoopers led me to meet members of San Francisco's Imperial Court, who led me to the Aids Emergency Fund's Annual County Fair (full video coverage to come soon).
The County fair led me to...
the mechanical bull.
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The County fair led me to...
the mechanical bull.
This is our story.
San Francisco is teeming with diversity - exciting and full of life! Right outside my door this weekend was Carnaval, San Francisco's oldest and largest multi-cultural celebration. I tried to capture some of the excitement and life of the festival on video, as I continue to learn to edit. Check it out!
