Dragon Harmony Stage Schedule
AWARDS CEREMONY on the BAND STAGE
4:00 PM
Celebrate the finale, and find out results, of our top winning teams from the 2025 Riverdale Regatta!
Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu
5:00 PM
Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu was brought to the United States by Tai Shī Fù Tonny Kho (太師父許敬唐) in 1968. Tai Shī Fù Kho was first taught Kung Fu by his Grandfather and later by his Grandfather’s close friend (see History of Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu) in his hometown, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia.
Tai Shī Fù’s Great Grandfather, as a result of the turmoil surrounding the impending revolution, had moved the family from Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, to Borneo and then to Pekalongan just before the fall of the Qing Dynasty.
The city of Pekalongan, although located in Indonesia, was largely inhabited by ex-patriot Chinese who, as a result of being so isolated, were able to maintain their original Chinese heritage and traditions even as China itself underwent many changes – the fall of the Qing Dynasty and establishment of the National Republic of China, the subsequent takeover by Mao Tse Tung and the Communist rule, the Cultural Revolution and so on.
The Kung Fu taught Tai Shī Fù and which he subsequently taught in the U.S., is a reflection of these rich traditions and heritage and his students have committed to carrying this heritage forward without compromise (see Founding of Shaolin Hung Mei in Colorado).
SPIRIT OF CAMBODIA
5:30 PM
The Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance was started in 2008 by cofounders Sophiny Lee and Sreylak Bin-Hemingway. It was comprised of what was once two separate groups: The Spirit of Cambodia Dragon Boat Team and The Cambodian Dance Troupe.
It was our mission to ensure that the next generation of the Cambodian community in Colorado would be able to learn from and to continue the traditions of the generations before us. The big question was, "Who was going to take over Khmer New Year temple and party celebrations in years to come?" The answer was, "Us." As the news spread of our endeavors and with immediate responses from our family, friends, and community, the start of up of SOCCA was officially formed. Our first board comprised of Dina Kor (former President), Monica Em-McLoughlin (former President, former Dragon Boat Capt.), Sreylak Bin-Hemingway (former VP, former Dragon Boat Capt.), and Anthony Te (former treasurer). Without the leadership and positive impact from our first board, we would not have the success we have today.
MUDRA DANCE
6:00 PM
MUDRA Dance is an Indian dance studio that ranges from classical Kathak, to contemporary "Mudra style". Our students range from age 4-65. And we love performing!
Part of MUDRA’s mission is to enable any person; without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, race, religion, nationality, economic, orientation, educational and social status; to learn the classical, contemporary and folk dances and performing arts of India and participate freely and fully without any reservations in the celebrations of life and diversity through the universal language of dance and music.
Jimmy Lu
6:30 PM
Jimmy Lu is a high school student. He is a saxophone and hulusi player. Hulusi is known as the gourd flute in the United States. It is a traditional Chinese instrument with 2000 years of history. The gourd flute has a unique sound that is both haunting and expressive. It is very pure, smooth and mellow. With clarinet-like sound, it is a specular ornate musical instrument. Jimmy has been teaching this voluntarily since 2022 at Bohua Chinese School in Boulder. His students’ ages range from as little as 6 years old. They have done almost more than 30 performances in Boulder and Denver area in the past two years. They participated in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival in 2023 and 2024, and the audiences liked their performances.
TEHANI’S HULA COLORADO
7:00 PM
Tehani's Hula Colorado is an exceptional place to learn Polynesian dancing and culture. Our school was established in 2018 after decades of dancing professionally all over the United States and Canada. After finally settling in Colorado, our founder, Kainoa, desired to start teaching and educating people of the dance and Polynesian culture. Dancers are now directed by a Kainoa and her daughter Noelani. This duo strives to produce unique and elegant stylings of dance from the Islands of Hawai'i, Samoa, and Tahiti. Our style remains true to tradition with a modern twist. We strive for excellence in choreography and performance. Tehani's Hula Colorado welcomes all ages, walks of life, and experience levels. We look forward to dancing with you! Mahalo!”
CHINESE CULTURE STUDIO
7:30 PM
Chinese Culture Studio is dedicated to preserving and sharing the richness of Chinese heritage through performance and education. Our repertoire highlights traditional martial arts such as Mulan Boxing and Tai Chi, as well as cultural presentations like the elegant Cheongsam Dance. Each performance embodies the beauty, discipline, and artistry of Chinese culture, offering audiences an authentic experience that honors centuries of tradition.
PASCO
8:00 PM
The Philippine American Society of Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating, preserving, promoting and sharing the Philippine culture and heritage through educational and cultural opportunities that would enrich and enhance the lives of its members and the people of Colorado.
DENVER TAIKO w/ DRONE SHOW BY ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS - THE INNOVATION CENTER DRONE TEAM!!
8:30 PM
DENVER TAIKO
Denver Taiko is a community based organization committed to honoring and sharing Japanese drumming through performance and providing an engaging creative outlet for those with interest in the art of taiko.
ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS - THE INNOVATION CENTER
“The Innovation Center is the next step in public education, providing opportunities to experiment with extraordinary ideas and technologies to solve real-world problems. We are a catalyst, incubator, and bridge between education, industry, and our community.”
