A Celebration of
Asian Cultural Arts including Music, Drumming, Dance, Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Kimono Fashion Show, Asian Cuisine and More.
The Heart of Florida Asian Festival highlights the rich arts, cultures, and traditions of the Asian continent. The festival attracts local residents and tourists interested in learning about Asian culture. It also provides a forum for Asian-American citizens to celebrate their heritage and to showcase their talents.
As the region's only Asian-American festival, it is anticipated that the event will attract numerous out-of-county visitors. Concurrent with the festival is the month-long Asian-American Awareness Celebration at the University of Florida campus.
In addition to the diverse entertainment line-up, festival goers can dine on a variety of Asian foods and visit the numerous booths that will feature Asian arts, crafts and information about Asian cultural organizations.
The Heart of Florida Asian Festival is presented by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and is funded by an Alachua County Tourist Product Development grant. Admission: Adults $5.00 donation. Children 12 and under free.
In conjunction with the art exhibition in the Thomas Center Main Gallery:
Tokaido Road Tales: Prints from Japan
September 18 – November 7, 2010
Curator: Jason Steuber, Cofrin Curator of Asian Art,
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida
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