The Asian Festival’s mission is to showcase Asian Cultural Heritage to communities in TN and neighboring States. Each participating Asian country showcases the best of its rich traditions, crafts, arts, and textiles.
The availability of authentic Asian food is one of the highlights for visitors attending this festival. There are a variety of food demonstrations intended to educate the audience on ingredients, utensils, and methods of preparation in traditional culinary arts. The opportunities to sample delicious authentic delicacies rich in savory flavor are available in the food tent area.
Culture and Art: Skilled artists and performers demonstrate traditional and interactive activities such as Pottery, floral arrangements, bonsai, origami, calligraphy, painting, bead work, tea ceremony, and tourism promotion. Participating countries showcase coordinated.
The Asian Festival organizing committee, led by Kumi Alderman as Chairperson, is comprised of over 50 volunteers, including several community leaders. They represent various Asian ethnic organizations from East Tennessee area. The production of this entire festival is based solely on the efforts of volunteers. We are fortunate and proud to have such a tremendous volunteer participation. This allows production costs.
Featuring:
- Culture and Arts area
- Kids Asian World (Kids get passport to go around the world)
- Healthy living Area (Health check up)
- Business park (Market)
- Stage performances
- Food vendors