Art
Rituals
Performances
Parade
Art Rituals Performances Parade
August 23, 2025
4:00PM - 9:00PM
SF Chinatown
八月 23, 2025
4:00PM - 9:00PM
舊金山華埠
Program Schedule
4:00PM
Ghost King Parade Kickoff
📍Chinatown - 667 Grant Ave.
Lead Cultural Bearer: Lotus Tao Cultural Association
4:00PM - 9:00PM - Art, Music, and Community
📍Portsmouth Square
Performances, Art Activations, Altars, Community Booths
📍Grant Ave (Between Clay and California)
Parade Kick-off, Art Activations
📍Chinese Culture Center Learning Center
750 Kearny St, 3rd Fl
Youth Activities and Shopping Challenge Redemption
📍41 Ross
CCC Design Store, Art Activations
節日活動表
下午4時
大士王出巡
📍華埠 — 都板街 667 號.
首席文化合作夥伴：妙蓮仙館
下午4時至晚上9時 - 藝術，音樂，社區
📍花園角廣場
表演，藝術，祭壇，社區攤位
📍都板街（企李街和加利福尼亞街之間）
大士王出巡，藝術活動
📍舊金山文化中華中心
750 乾尼街，三樓
青年活動，購物挑戰禮品兌換
📍舊呂宋巷41號
CCC 設計商店，藝術活動
Theme: Demons Of Our Times
As our world tilts into chaos, the ghosts we once feared now wear new faces. Time-tested “rituals” of demonizing immigrants and rationalizing terror are in full force.
So we ask: Who is the demon of our times?
Demons of Our Times invites you to confront this question through a contemporary reimagining of a radical tradition. Known as Zhongyuan or Yulan Festival, the Hungry Ghost Festival is observed across the Chinese diaspora. On the fifteenth night of the seventh lunar month, the most anguished spirits breach the boundaries between worlds, seeking solace through rituals of food, fire, and performance. Will you stand with us to face the demons of our times? If so, bring your fire to the festival!
主題：當代惡靈
當世界傾斜向混亂，昔日的鬼魅已換上新貌。那些將移民妖魔化，將恐怖合理化的「儀式」，如今正大行其道。
於是我們質問：誰才是這個時代的惡靈？
本屆鬼節主題：當代惡靈邀請您以當代重塑傳統文化的視角直面這個問題。橫跨海外華人社會的中元節（或稱盂蘭節），即餓鬼節，在農曆七月十五之夜。每逢這個夜晚，痛苦的亡靈將跨越界線，通過食物，火焰與儀式表演尋求解脫。您是否願意與我們一同直面當代的惡靈？若然，請攜您的火焰，赴此祭典！
Stage 歌台
Rice Rockettes
The Rice Rockettes is San Francisco’s premier Asian & Pacific Islander Drag Queen Troupe and House. Officially formed in the summer of 2009, the group came together to champion a fun and safe space for individuals in the A&PI communities to empower and express themselves through the art of drag and performance, at a time when drag was not quite as mainstream nor as prevalent in said communities as it is today. Since their inception, they have performed in numerous events and dance clubs around the Bay Area and beyond and even found themselves on a very short stint on America’s Got Talent.
Rice Rockettes是舊金山首屈一指的亞太裔變裝皇後表演團體與家族。這支於2009年夏季正式成立的團隊，在變裝藝術尚未如現今般成為主流、也未在亞太裔社群普及的年代，便致力於為亞太裔群體打造一個既能盡情表達自我、又充滿歡樂與安全的表演空間。自創立以來，這個組合的身影活躍於灣區內外眾多活動與舞廳，甚至曾短暫亮相《美國達人秀》舞台。
Baht Wor Charity Foundation
Baht Wor Charity Foundation is a Cantonese Opera group that was founded in 1956. They endeavor to provide immigrants with arts appreciation and learning opportunities that are beneficial to the mind and body. Our flagship performance takes place in spring and autumn annually, a tradition we keep ever since the birth of the troupe.
美西八和會館成立於1956年，致力推動為新移民提供有益身心健康的文娛藝術欣賞及學習機會。他們的旗艦演出每年春季和秋季舉行，這是自劇團成立以來一直保持的傳統。
LoCura
With four powerhouse women at the helm, their live shows are a soul-stirring punk-edged party mixing cajon-driven rhythms with mutilingual lyrics that reflect the unique intersection of cultures in the Bay Area. Ana Tijoux meets Manu Chao with a touch of Lhasa. LoCura has toured the U.S, Canada, Nicaragua, Mexico and Spain playing music festivals and sharing the stage with artists such as Macy Gray, Bombino, La Cuneta Son Machin, Ziggy Marley, Beats Antique, Quetzal, and Nortec Collective. In the California Bay Area they have opened for Ana Tijoux, Sergio Mendes, Celso Piña, La Santa Cecilia, The Seshen & Bomba Estereo and have sold out The Great American Music Hall &The Independent in San Francisco.
由四位實力派女性領銜，LoCura樂隊的現場演出猶如一場震撼靈魂的朋克派對，以木箱鼓驅動的節奏交織多語種歌詞，完美詮釋灣區文化的獨特交融。其風格宛如Ana Tijoux碰撞Manu Chao後再糅合拉薩的神韻。LoCura這支樂隊巡演的足跡遍布美國，加拿大，尼加拉瓜，墨西哥及西班牙，曾與Macy Gray, Bombino，La Cuneta Son Machin，Ziggy Marley，Beats Antique，Quetzal，及Nortec Collective等音樂人同台表演。在加州灣區，她們更曾為Ana Tijoux，Sergio Mendes，Celso Piña，La Santa Cecilia，The Seshen & Bomba Estereo等擔任開場嘉賓，並多次售罄舊金山著名場館The Great American Music Hall與The Independent。
Maya Songbird
Maya Songbird is a genre-blending artist known for her bold visuals, cosmic sound, and magnetic stage presence. With 15+ years in the underground music scene, she’s toured independently across the US, including the Sister Spit 20th Anniversary Tour, and has graced stages like the Multiverse Festival and Island Festival. Her latest work, Space Cadet Bachelorette continues to showcase her unique blend of retro-futuristic soul, funk, and DIY pop.
Maya Songbird是一位打破流派界限的音樂人，以大膽的視覺風格，仿若來自宇宙的空靈音效和極具魅力的舞台表現力著稱。深耕地下音樂文化逾15載，她的巡演足跡遍及美國各地，包括「Sister Spit20周年巡演」，並曾亮相Multiverse Festival和Island Festival等音樂節舞台。其最新作品Space Cadet Bachelorette延續了她標志性的覆古未來主義靈魂樂，放克與DIY流行樂的獨特融合。
Ash Bricky
Ash Bricky is a Bay Area-based musical collective blending raw energy, fierce identity, and radical politics into a genre-defying sound they call Indigenous Trans Folk Punk. Comprised entirely of trans, therian, and anarchist members, the band is a bold voice in the national underground music scene, channeling lived resistance into every performance. Fronted by Ash Bricky on vocals and guitar, and joined by the powerful banjo and harmonies of Lanikai Valentine, the collective brings intense, emotionally charged sets that challenge norms and ignite solidarity. Their lyrics explore themes of survival, identity, and liberation, grounded in both Indigenous resistance and queer resilience. Known for their DIY ethic and mutual aid-driven tours, Ash Bricky isn't just a band—they're a movement. As they travel across the country, they leave behind more than just music: they leave sparks of revolution.
Ash Bricky是一支紮根於灣區的音樂團體，他們將原始能量，強烈身份認同與激進政治主張熔鑄成一種難以歸類的獨特風格，自稱「原住民跨性別民謠朋克」（Indigenous Trans Folk Punk）。樂團成員全數為跨性別者，獸魂認同者（therian）與無政府主義者，以鮮明的姿態活躍於全美地下音樂場景，將生命經驗中的抵抗精神注入每一場演出。主唱兼吉他手Ash Bricky與班卓琴手兼和聲Lanikai Valentine共同呈現極具張力，情感澎湃的現場表演，挑戰社會常規並點燃團結之火。他們的歌詞深刻探討生存、身份與解放主題，根植於原住民抗爭傳統與酷兒群體的韌性。以DIY精神與互助巡演（mutual aid-driven tours）聞名，Ash Bricky不僅是一支樂隊，更是一場運動。當他們巡演穿越美國時，留下的不僅是音樂，更是革命的火種。
Queer Taiko
Queer Taiko, formed in 2013 by Aki Oshiro (they/them), is a multi-cultural and intergenerational group of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies committed to building trans and queer community, representation and visibility through Japanese taiko drumming. Based in Oakland, the group meets on Friday nights and is always accepting new members and drop ins.
Queer Taiko是一隻2013年由Aki Oshiro（they/them代词）創立的團體，集結多元文化、跨世代的LGBTQIA+族群與盟友。透過日本太鼓藝術，他們致力為跨性別與酷兒社群建立歸屬感、提升能見度與代表性。團體扎根奧克蘭，每週五晚定期練習，始終歡迎新成員隨時加入體驗。
DJ Livv
Born and raised in the Bay Area, DJ Livv grew up with a love and appreciation of music across all genres to create memorable musical experiences. She has performed at a wide range of events throughout the Bay Area and beyond from clubs to festivals to intimate gatherings, curating the perfect soundtrack for any occasion. She has recently excelled in the digital music space as a partnered Twitch streamer, playing for audiences worldwide and consistently ranking among the highest in viewership within the global music category.
出生並成長於灣區的DJ Livv，自幼浸淫多元音樂流派，以打造令人難忘的聲景為使命。從夜店到音樂節，從私密派對到跨界現場，她的演出足跡遍布灣區及更遠之處，總能精準調制專屬每場活動的完美音軌。近年來她更以Twitch平台簽約主播身份叱咤數字音樂領域，為全球聽眾打造雲端舞池，其直播頻道長期穩居平台音樂類內容全球觀看量TOP榜單。
Chinatown Portsmouth Square Dancing Club
The Chinatown Portsmouth Square Dancing Club is a 50-person team that performs traditional Chinese dances across the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dancing Club welcomes and teaches dancers of all ages and backgrounds, including older members of the Chinatown community, and aims to bring the beauty of music and dance to Chinatown. The Dancing Club was founded by Xiaoyun Zhou, a dancer in her seventies, who immigrated from Kaiping, China to America in 2003. Zhou started teaching herself how to dance as a young girl, and found that SRO housing in Chinatown did not afford her to the space to continue dancing. However, she noticed that Portsmouth Square was always quiet from 7-8 am, and decided to found a dance club for the Chinatown community. Since then, the PSDC has brought vibrancy, love and care to Chinatown.
華埠花園角廣場舞蹈團是一支50人的團隊，定期在舊金山灣區演出中國傳統舞蹈。本團歡迎並指導所有年齡層與背景的舞者，包括華埠社區的長者成員，致力將音樂與舞蹈之美帶入華埠社區。舞蹈團由七十多歲的周笑雲創立，她於2003年從中國開平移民來美。周女士自幼自學舞蹈，但發現華埠單人房（SRO）居住環境無法提供練舞空間。她觀察到花園角廣場每日早晨7至8時人潮較少，遂決定為華埠社區成立舞蹈團。自此，PSDC持續為華埠注入活力、關愛與溫暖。
Yau Kung Moon 柔功門
Yau Kung Moon (YKM) is a Kung Fu & Lion Dance Group. The YKM style is based on the movements of ten various animals (Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Leopard, Crane, Lion, Elephant, Horse, Monkey, and Eagle).
柔功門是一個功夫和舞獅團隊，他們的風格取自十種動物的姿態（龍、蛇、虎、豹、鶴、獅、象、馬、猴、鷹）
Art Activations
Aambr Newsome
Aambr Newsome is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans performance, public art, installation, and printmaking, with a central focus on materiality as a gateway to ancestral memory. They investigate the histories embedded in materials tied to the transatlantic slave trade—sugar, cotton, and other crops cultivated through forced labor—exploring their cultural, spiritual, and historical resonance. Their process unfolds in connecting with their higher self, becoming a vessel for the messages embedded within these substances. Through sculpture, performance, and site-specific installations, they interrogate labor, exploitation, and the body’s relationship to material goods that once defined entire economies and continue to shape our collective memory. This material exploration is a spiritual practice as much as it is a creative one. They blend African and Indigenous traditions with Afrofuturist narratives, forging connections between the past and the future. These works seek to reclaim the legacies stolen through oppression, offering new ways to understand identity, spirituality, and ritual. By working with the very materials that sustained oppressive systems, they aim to shift narratives of race, gender, and value toward liberation and transformation.
Reyna Brown
Reyna Brown is a Queer, Black, Chicana mother, artist, and alchemist who uses mixed media and installation to transform emotional trauma and honor ancestral memory. A practitioner of Lucumí, an Indigenous African spiritual tradition, Reyna approaches art as a sacred practice—channeling spirit to confront systemic racism, addiction, and mass incarceration while creating space for healing. Her multidisciplinary work spans painting, ceramics, glass blowing, beading, embroidery, and immersive altar installations. Raised among the strawberry fields of Oxnard, California, she draws strength from her cultural lineage and deep commitment to community. Reyna earned a B.A. in Performing Arts and Social Justice from the University of San Francisco, with a concentration in Theater and a minor in Peace and Justice Studies. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She serves as lead facilitator of the Artistic Ensemble, a performance collective inside San Quentin State Prison, and teaches at USF as an Adjunct Professor. Her course, Performing Arts and Community Exchange, connects students with incarcerated artists to explore art as a tool for justice and transformation. Through altar work and spirit-led creation, Reyna reclaims grief as a portal—inviting personal and collective liberation.
Alexander Hernandez
Based in San Francisco, artist Alexander Hernandez was born in Huajuapan de Leon Oaxaca, Mexico, and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. His mixed-media practice, concentrating in textiles, explores the intersectional identities of immigrant experience, queer sensibilities, gender expectations, and HIV+ survival. He earned his BFA from Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (2007) and his MFA from California College of the Arts (2012). He has participated in significant residencies, including Mass MoCA, Mark Rothko Art Center, and Vermont Studio Center. Currently, Alexander also works at Creativity Explored in San Francisco, assisting neurodiverse artists and those with disabilities in their art creation.
John Aragon
John Aragon is a multidisciplinary artist whose work reflects decades of experience as a craftsman, welder, designer, and visual merchandiser. His practice spans an eclectic mix of mediums—ranging from faux finishes and fabric work to the refined stains and finishes of high-end cabinetry, as well as intricate treatments in steel. A defining feature of Aragon’s art is the integration of simple kinetic elements. Using small motors to animate select components, his work invites viewers into an engaging and often unexpected visual dialogue. Many of his pieces are infused with thematic or political commentary and thoughtfully combine found objects with precision-crafted elements. The result is a body of work that is both conceptually layered and viscerally captivating.
Indira Allegra
Indira Allegra is a conceptual artist and founder of Cazimi Studio. Allegra's work has been featured in Art Newspaper, Artnet, Art Journal, BOMB Magazine, e-flux, and ARTFORUM and in exhibitions and performances at the Museum of Arts and Design (New York, NY), Blaffer Museum (Houston, TX), KADIST (San Francisco, CA), Center for Craft Creativity and Design (Ashville, NC), Museum of the African Diaspora (San Francisco, CA) and SFMOMA (San Francisco, CA) among others. Allegra is the author of Tension Studies (2024), Dispersal of a Feeling: Bloodnotes on Choreography and Illness (2024) and Blackout (2017) (Sming Sming Books). They have been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Burke Prize, United States Artists Fellowship, Creative Capital, Gerbode Choreographer Award, CripTech Metaverse Fellowship and Art Matters.
Kimberely Acebo Arteche
Kimberley Acebo Arteche is a multidisciplinary artist, healing justice practitioner, and cultural worker committed to reindigenizing cultural practices and fostering community-based art. Their work explores diasporic remembering and belonging through installation, photography, and community ceremonies. Arteche’s practice is deeply rooted in ritual, research, and ancestral knowledge, engaging communities in collective acts of remembrance and cultural reclamation.
Tracy Williams
Tracy Williams is a Tongan American muralist, cultural educator, and community art healer based in Oakland, Ca. She is the founding art teacher at The Freedom School and co-director of “Dreams Arts & Activism,” an award-winning afterschool program centering youth power, ancestral creativity, and collective healing. She leads trauma-informed art sessions with One East Palo Alto organization and youth in custody in Utah, with partnerships including the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, Utah Division of Arts and Museums and Juvenile Justice Youth Service. Her work weaves Pasifika spirituality, cultural grief work, and public storytelling into transformative community spaces. Her visual practice merges public installations, murals, and rituals that honor the sacred labor of Indigenous and diasporic women. She uses restorative art to amplify invisible histories, empower youth, foster intergenerational healing, and create visual altars that merge culture, protest, and prayer.