Indonesian Cross-Gender Artist Didik Nini Thowok to Perform in San Francisco on April 10
(San Francisco, March 19 2003)

Didik Nini Thowok, an Indonesian cross-gender artist, will perform in San Francisco on Thursday, April 10 at Club T at the N’touch, 1548 Polk Street. The cost to attend is $3. Doors open at 9 p.m. Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center will receive partial proceeds from this performance.

Didik Nini Thowok is a highly recognized and frequently requested artist in Indonesia, whose performances include dancing, choreography, drama, comedy, and mime. Didik’s unique style combines classical, folk, modern and comedic dance forms. He is one of the few artists who continue the long tradition of “traditional cross gender” dance form. His talents cover impersonating female characters as well as incredible skill in various dance traditions such as the Topeng (mask dance), Sundanese, Cirebon, Balinese, and Central Javanese.

Local community icon Tita Aida will emcee Didik Nini Thowok’s performance, and conduct an OraSure demonstration. The OraSure method uses a swab to collect oral fluid from the mouth in only three minutes, without using needles. The oral fluid is tested to see if it contains HIV antibodies. Asian and Wellness Center’s Rice Girls also will be performing at the April 10 event.

For further information about Didik Nini Thowok’s San Francisco performance at Club T, call Nikki Calma at 415.292.3420 X348.

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center’s mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) communities — particularly A&PIs living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS. A&PI Wellness Center is the oldest and most comprehensive non-profit HIV/AIDS services organization in North America targeting A&PI communities.

For more information contact:

Nikki Calma
A&PI Wellness Center
415.292.3420 X348
titaaida@apiwellness.org

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