Asian American Expo ushers in the Year of the Rabbit; continuing the tradition of hosting the largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America. Eager to roll out the red carpets for attendees, the 41st annual Expo is here to demonstrate why this is a ‘must attend’ cultural celebration in America with a smorgasbord of food, entertainment at every corner, a myriad of vendors to delight one’s urge to splurge, and plenty more activities to participate. The expo will have 5 Uniquely Themed Pavilions: Asian American Food Expo, China Food Showcase, ANIME Impulse, K-PLAY! FEST and Sneaker Expo.
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2023 ASIAN AMERICAN EXPO – YEAR OF THE RABBIT
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The Los Angeles River Farmers Market
The Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market is also a community meeting place with a wide range of activities and offerings that include live music, activities for children, a rich and varied offering of artisans selling their handmade arts and crafts, and brings together farmers and producers from as close as Ventura County and as far away as the Central San Joaquin region.
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LA MADE PRESENTS: NOSSI BOJAGI WRAPPING WORKSHOP
Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into the art of wrapping and myriad ways to use Bojagi, from adding an elegant touch to gifts to crafting fun, reusable, and sustainable market sacks. Attendees will learn four wrapping styles and take home a Bojagi.
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LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
The audience will journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance, the history of the guzheng and its contemporary utilizations are explored. The audience will experience the guzheng’s dynamic sounds and voice and learn the guzheng’s history through traditional, modern, and extended playing techniques. I endeavor for the audience to reframe how non-Western instruments are incorporated into current music and appreciate the vast array of cultures that makes…
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VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLL MAKING CLASS
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy food choice. They are served cold (not fried), filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are a perfect appetizer for all occasions. Learn how to make this yummy and tasty dish, and surprise your family and friends with this delightful treat. We will supply all the ingredients, no knives will be used.
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THE KIMONO SHOW
Learn about the history of kimonos and get a hands-on experience seeing and touching them with Akane Mashimo of the LA Kimono Club. Children will learn how to dress in yukata and kimono.