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AsiaFest 2021: Spring Break Edition

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AsiaFest 2021

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Spend your Spring Break enjoying some time outdoors with family while you eat, shop, and play during our spring break "lite" edition of our AsiaFest festival!

This year's festival will be socially-distanced and spread out across our front lawn, with limited tickets and timed entry. Each day of the festival will highlight cultural traditions from a different region of Asia with:

  • Daily performances at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
  • Arts and crafts activities
  • Fusion cuisine
  • Vendor booths
  • Exclusive after-hours access to our exhibition, Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power

Registration is required for AsiaFest 2021.

A limited number of timed tickets is available for hour-long time slots each day:

  • 4–5 p.m.
  • 5–6 p.m.
  • 6–7 p.m.

Please note that your tickets give you access to the event only during the times indicated, so arrive early within your time slot to fully enjoy the festivities! Tickets are free for Asia Society members and $5/person for nonmembers.

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Daily Schedule

Monday, March 15: East Asia

  • Performances by Dance of Asian America
  • Vendors include Foreign Policy Food Truck, Tiny Sponge, Black Tea Café, and LH Candle Studio
  • Activities include games, zen garden kits, and origami

Tuesday, March 16: Southeast Asia

  • Performances by Gamelan of the New Moon
  • Vendors include Nom Mi Street, Casa Indika, Community Cloth, and Amara's Trunk
  • Activities include games, bracelet-weaving, and clay pottery

Wednesday, March 17: Middle East

  • Vendors include Foreign Policy Food Truck, Curations by Asal, Nihal Sönmez, and Fahim Somani
  • Activities include Nowruz-inspired fun and mosaic-making

Thursday, March 18: South Asia

  • Performances by Anjali Center for Performing Arts
  • Vendors include Trishnna Tea, Ethnic Rootz, and She Has Hope
  • Activities include mandalas, Nepali flags, and kite-making

FREE After-Hours Access to Exhibition during AsiaFest

Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power presents the first comprehensive U.S. museum survey of Bangladeshi photographer, writer, activist, and institution builder Shahidul Alam. Providing visitors with a nuanced view of Bangladesh and South Asia, the exhibition explores systems of personal and collective agency, and underscores the importance of self-representation, empowerment, and truth as embodied in Alam's life and work.
On view through July 11, 2021


Health and Safety

Please note we continue to follow the CDC's recommendations and will strictly adhere to protocols to keep our guests and staff safe throughout each event. Learn more about our health and safety protocols and procedures.


Parking

Paid parking is available in the Asia Society Texas Center parking lot across the building on Southmore Boulevard. Entrances are located on Caroline Street and Austin street. For additional details about accessing the Museum District — including Metrorail, cabs, and more parking options — please visit the Houston Museum District website.


About AsiaFest

AsiaFest is the Asia Society Texas Center’s free annual community festival displaying the vibrancy of Asian culture, creativity, and cuisine in Houston. Since 2015, guests have joined us each year for an international bazaar, performances, arts and crafts, fusion food, live demonstrations, and more.

Past Events

2020: Passage Magazine
2019: Highlights | Details
2018: Details
2017: Highlights | Details
2016: Highlights | Details


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Sponsorship and Support

Presenting Sponsor

Regions Bank


Additional Support

Terri & Jeff Lee
 

Southern News Group

Program Partner

Islamic Arts Society

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Event Details

Mon 15 Mar 2021 - Thu 18 Mar 2021
4 - 7 p.m.

1370 Southmore Blvd

Houston, TX 77004

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Free for Members, $5/Person Nonmembers
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1370 Southmore Blvd Houston, TX 77004
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