San Francisco
Songkran Southeast Asian New Year Celebration
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Songkran is a festival from Southeast Asia marking the new year and celebrating making a fresh start.
This special program includes a program discussion hosted by Michelle Meow featuring conversations on cultural heritage, community impact, and empowerment initiatives; cultural performances, including traditional dances, live music, and storytelling sessions; a traditional water blessing ceremony; and delicious authentic Southeast Asian cuisine prepared by local chefs.
More details to come—but reserve your tickets early to ensure they don't sell out!
Notes
This program has 2 ticket types: in-person and online-only.
If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.
See more Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California.
Our thanks for the generous support of The Bamboo Organization for making this program possible.
Photos courtesy the speakers.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
Fri, Apr 11 / 5:30 PM PDT
The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium, Library, Rooftop
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Speakers
Speakers and Performers TBA
Michelle Meow
Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KPIX+; Member, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors—Host
Format
5 p.m. doors open
5:30-6:30 p.m. water ceremony (first floor) and welcoming wine reception in Library
6:30-7:30 p.m. program discussion
7:30-8 p.m. Performances/Reception
8-8:30 p.m. Reception
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
In-person:
$5 nonmembers
Free for members
Online:
Free
