Chinatown Street Festival in Oakland

What does Motown have in common with Chinatown in "the town?"

Funk.

I past through Chinatown every day, so in some ways, I'm used to "the funk." But on Sunday, August 28, I was shocked at the sounds I heard penetrating the windows of my AC Transit bus. I hopped off the bus to find the Full Circle Revue on stage playing soulful hits, from Motown to P-Funk.


Bass player with Full Circle Revue getting down in Chinatown.


OG getting down in Chinatown, to the funk.


"Everybody got a little light, Under the Sun."

Besides those acts on the Popular Stage, there were plenty of vendors and other performances at the Chinatown Street Festival.


Hawaiian BBQ on the grill


These pinwheels were very popular.


Bubbles!!!

This event always makes me want to study the Chinese language. Enjoy a slideshow of photos from the event.

Photos by Reginald James, courtesy of TheBlackHour.com.

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