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Old 01-26-2011, 11:22 AM
 
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The Asian Festival is already about to happen. It will be next weekend on Saturday, February 5th, 10 am - 5pm at the Institute of Texas Cultures on 801 E. Durango Blvd.

The price for tickets is $8.00 for adults (plus a fee) and $5.00 for children (plus a fee). They also rates for groups of 20 or more.

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The festival features over 15 authentic Asian American food vendors, offering Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian, Philippine and other delectable cuisines. It includes traditional Asian dance and musical performances on three separate stages; multicultural demonstrations of cooking, henna painting and palm reading; and craft sales including clothing, artworks, dolls, silk items and other gifts.
Events - Asian Festival (http://texancultures.com/events/asian.html - broken link)
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Old 01-26-2011, 11:28 AM
 
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We had a great time there last year! Lots of good, reasonably priced food and stuff to see.
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:04 PM
 
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Doh! Just saw this thread! I had a question for you in the other thread?
Love the Asian festival.
I dunno if you have been in previous years but it seems it has been moved up earlier this year?
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:11 PM
 
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Love the Asian festival.
I dunno if you have been in previous years but it seems it has been moved up earlier this year?
Since the Chinese New Year is based on a lunar calendar the actual date it falls on varies and the Asian Festival here in town is usually on a weekend nearest that date. Last year the festival fell on February 20th and the CNY was February 14th. In 2009 the festival was held on January 31st and the CNY was January 26th. The actual CNY this year is February 3rd.

It is going to be so good, can't wait. The Dragon Dance is always the highlight for me but so are the lectures and shows that occur inside the building of the actual Institute of Texan Cultures.
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:15 PM
 
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I didn't know that it was based on the lunary calendar. Hello, silly me, thank you!
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:20 PM
 
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Can anyone provide a link on the times of scheduled events?? I just saw a banner on the event over Broadway and I'm curious to go! It sounds like a fun, cultural event!!
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:22 PM
 
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I didn't know that it was based on the lunary calendar. Hello, silly me, thank you!
I'm just a huge fan of the Chinese New Year. My dream is to one day visit a CNY celebration in Singapore.
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Old 01-26-2011, 12:30 PM
 
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I'm just a huge fan of the Chinese New Year. My dream is to one day visit a CNY celebration in Singapore.
My coworker is born and raised in Singapore. Fire away any questions you may have!
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Old 01-27-2011, 05:32 AM
 
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The Asian Festival is already about to happen. It will be next weekend on Saturday, February 5th, 10 am - 5pm at the Institute of Texas Cultures on 801 E. Durango Blvd.

The price for tickets is $8.00 for adults (plus a fee) and $5.00 for children (plus a fee). They also rates for groups of 20 or more.

Events - Asian Festival (http://texancultures.com/events/asian.html - broken link)
Thanks for reminding me! I love this festival!
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Old 01-27-2011, 07:14 AM
 
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Can anyone provide a link on the times of scheduled events?? I just saw a banner on the event over Broadway and I'm curious to go! It sounds like a fun, cultural event!!
I don't see anything. But here's the FB page if you want to like it. Login | Facebook
I've seen the schedule in past years so I dunno.
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