Tamejavi 2004

On October 1-3 of 2004, people from all over the Valley and afar, from different backgrounds, attended the 2nd Tamejavi Festival at the Tower District to see, hear, and taste the diversity of the Valley. People danced to Mexican, Hmong, Pakistan music, hip hop and the grooves of the B-Side Players. Many didn't just laugh at the comic styling's of Tou Ger Xiong, but learned many facts about his Hmong background. The Danza de los Diablitos had everybody talking. The Tamejavi Festival wasn't just about celebrating cultures but also about gaining knowledge regarding the many communities that live side by side in California’s Central California.

Through the four theater plays, the audiences were able to witness the struggle of a Mixteco and Hmong immigrant coming to the "promise land" or experience thse typical dance and lifestyle of Cambodia. Many of the people, who performed on stage, never would have imagined acting in front of an audience. The experience has inspired some to continue their new found joy of the stage. This has been an experience that no one will ever forget. But even though the Festival has ended, the spirit of Tamejavi continues