Many of us would love to travel and see the world, but very few of us get the chance to do so. The countries of Asian and their different cultures seem fascinating to most of us. On June 6, you can experience a little bit of Asia without leaving the Southeast.

Savannah Asian Festival is one of the largest Asian cultural celebrations in the Southeast. The festival continues grows in popularity every year, and no wonder, this festival is a colorful adventure for the whole family.

The festival takes place at Savannah Civic Center on June 6 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m and includes a day of free live stage performances.
There will be an variety of live musical, martial arts and dance performances on stage with performing groups representing the countries of Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Polynesia, Thailand and India. Come watch the amazing Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, or Matsuriza Taiko Drummers , from Orlando, Florida and a the quick moving group from Chien Hong School of Kung Fu Lion Dancers from Atlanta, Georgia, just to mention a few.

The Exciting Cuisine from the East
For those of us who love food, and especially if you like trying new dishes, the Savannah Asian Festival is definitely the place to visit. Visitor have the opportunity to taste food from different countries. Taste of India , Sushi Zen and Chen’s Chinese Restaurant will be serving a selection of regional favorites from the Philippines, Japan, India, China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Middle East. So plan to stay for lunch or dinner!

Treasures from the East
The Cultural Marketplace showcases traditional arts and crafts from each nation. Here you can find everything from “Ming-shard” jewelry to Chinese calligraphy sets, hand-beaded clothing from Nepal and dupattas from Pakistan and much more.

Visit the workshop room to learn more about different cultures. The festival offers hands-on learning experiences with workshops and children’s activities. Here you’ll find children’s crafts and games, you can learn about Chinese painting with artist Ching Levy , or participate in a Pakistani Tea Ceremony.

Parking
The Savannah Asian Festival is free and open to the public. The festival takes place Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center, located at Montgomery and Liberty Streets. Parking at the Civic Center is free or $1 for the day at the Liberty Garage across the street. There is a charge for food and purchases from the Cultural Marketplace. For information, call 912-651-6417 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts .