Night Market and AsianFest this Weekend at Â鶹´«Ã½
Asian American Month’s featured events, Night Market and AsianFest, take place this weekend at Â鶹´«Ã½. Both are popular community events coordinated by the Asian American Faculty & Staff Association (AAFASA) at Â鶹´«Ã½ to celebrate Asian American representation and culture on the campus and in the community.
Night Market
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Night Market is on Friday, April 26 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Veterans Square, College Mall, and the Cafeteria Patio. Admission and parking are free.
The Night Market features a Sake and Beer Garden fundraiser for student scholarships at Â鶹´«Ã½. Savor, sip, and dance under the stars! Sample various sakes and beers (must be 21+) and enjoy an evening celebrating Asian American culture! Free admission, cash bar.
Proceeds benefit Asian American scholarships at Â鶹´«Ã½. Enjoy strolling the campus to shop for global treasures while listening to live music from The Secret Chiefs, a local band that features Â鶹´«Ã½ friends.
AsianFest
AsianFest is on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. throughout the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus. Admission and parking are free.
AsianFest celebrates Asian American culture and showcases the talents of community performers, martial artists, and cultural organizations. Visitors experience culture through all senses with colorful performances, exhibits, demonstrations, crafts, and food.
AsianFest delights with an Anime & Cosplay world complete with Anime wrapped cars and vendors. Kids can learn Origami and cultural crafts and guests can stroll the global vendor market and visit the Sake & Beer Garden! Experience a whirlwind of culture in one amazing day at AsianFest!
“AsianFest also promotes the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion by showcasing the cultural heritage of the thriving Central Valley community,” said Sue Yang, AsianFest Coordinator. “It provides a fun family experience that nurtures community collaboration and builds lifelong friendships. It also enhances the ethnic pride and self-esteem of all the participating community members.”
