Discover the traditions immigrant groups have brought to the area during a Celebration of the Peninsula's Diversity: Immigrant Day Festival. The festival features food, craft activities for families and performances by Chinese, Filipino, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican and Portuguese groups. The event highlights the History Museum's exhibit, Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience in San Mateo County.
| Time |
Presentation |
| 12 p.m. |
San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko |
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Japanese Music |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Casa de la Cultura Quetzalcoatl |
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Aztec Dancers
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| 1 p.m. |
Trio Amore |
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Italian Music |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Far East Lion Dance Association |
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Chinese Dancers |
| 2 p.m. |
Ramana Vieira |
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Portuguese Singer |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Murphy Irish Dancers |
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Irish Dancers |
| 3 p.m. |
Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company |
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Filipino Dancers |
Performance groups will present on Courthouse Square.
Food tastings available in the History Museum's Upper Rotunda from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
During the event, explore the History Museum's Land of Opportunity exhibit. More>
A-1 Party Rentals |
Casa de la Cultura Quetzalcoatl |
Chavez Supermarket |
Crystal Springs Catering
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Flaming Fresco |
Hofbrau Catering |
Italian American Citizens' Club of South San Francisco |
Peninsula Italian American Social Club of San Mateo |
Portuguese Bakery, Santa Clara |
San Mateo J.A.C.L. |
| Takahashi Market |
Trade-Rite Portuguese Market, San Jose |
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Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time:
Event 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.,
Food tasting 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location:
History Museum and Courthouse Square
Cost:
Free Admission;
$5 for food tasting card

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During your visit, browse the Funders' Half-Off Book Sale, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. More >
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