Share Your Flavor. Support a Story.

Invitation to Participate as a Restaurant Partner

DiasporaDNA Story Center invites your restaurant to participate in Delicacy Rice Bash 2026, a signature fundraising gala celebrating the cultural traditions, stories, and communities connected through rice.

This unique culinary experience brings together community leaders, food enthusiasts, cultural organizations, artists, entrepreneurs, and supporters for an evening of cuisine, storytelling, and cultural connection. We are seeking in-kind food, beverage, and amenity donations valued at $250 or more from restaurants and culinary partners who wish to showcase their offerings while supporting cultural preservation and community engagement.

Why Participate?
As a Delicacy Rice Bash Restaurant Partner, you will receive

Year-Round Visibility

  • Recognition across DiasporaDNA’ social media channels throughout the year.

  • Featured mentions highlighting your restaurant's participation and community support.

Newsletter Spotlight

  • Inclusion in our "Delicacy Rice Bash" newsletter feature, showcasing your restaurant to our growing audience of cultural enthusiasts, food lovers, and community supporters.

Expanded Community Exposure

  • Promotional opportunities through the Save Philly Festivals Showcase on September 27.

  • Exposure to more than 1,500 attendees and community members through marketing materials and swag bag distribution.

Digital Marketing Opportunities

  • Opportunity for premium advertising placement on Save Philly Festivals' website.

  • Increased visibility among audiences seeking authentic cultural experiences, local businesses, and culinary destinations.

Community Impact

Your participation helps support DiasporaDNA's mission to preserve cultural heritage through:

  • Arts & Creative Expression

  • Education & Youth Empowerment

  • Ancestry & Archives

  • Activations & Community Building

Together, we can celebrate culture, elevate local businesses, and ensure that the stories behind our food traditions continue to be shared for generations to come.

Become a Restaurant Partner Today!

We welcome food, beverage, and amenity contributions valued at $250 or more.

For participation details and partnership opportunities, please contact Monica O. Montgomery at monica@diasporadna.org

Delicacy Rice Bash 2026
One Grain. Many Stories.

Let’s Partner!

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