TASTE
Asia 2024

We are thrilled to have you participate in the 2024 Taste Asia - Food & Culture Festival. Here are the details and instructions for this year’s event.

Taste Asia offers a platform for businesses to showcase their food, products and services, interact with customers, and build valuable connections within the community.

Event Location

Foundation Wharf, 1549 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2

Event Map

Event Time

May 17 Friday

16:00 pm – 21:00 pm

May 18 Saturday

11:00 am – 21:00 pm

May 19 Sunday

11:00 am - 21:00 pm

May 20 Monday

11:00 am - 19:00 pm

Liquor Zone Operation Hours

May 17 Friday

16:00 pm – 21:00 pm

May 18 Saturday

12:00 pm – 21:00 pm

May 19 Sunday

12:00 pm – 21:00 pm

May 20 Monday

13:00 pm - 19:00 pm

TOP UP YOUR TASTE ASIA 2024 FOR CASHLESS E-ACCESS!

In an effort to create a cashless experience, Taste Asia 2024 is proud to introduce the Taste Asia "E-Access Card" in partnership with Snaplii. This digital gift card allows users to top up in advance and shop seamlessly across the entire event. Don't miss out on the early bird discount available until May 16. Join us to enjoy cashback rewards, exclusive event discounts, and a stress-free shopping experience at Taste Asia!

How to top-up

1. Scan the QR code to download the Snaplii app.
2. Search "Taste Asia" for the top-up card.
3. Select an amount and complete the payment.
4. Your card will appear in the Snaplii wallet for scanning and making purchases at all festival vendors.

Games And Prize

Play Small, Give Big: Join us in our efforts to combat food insecurity and support food accessibility for those in need. All profits from select activities, including games and live demo kitchen sessions, will be donated to FeedNS. Don't forget, the Taste Asia Gift Card expires on Monday, May 20th, with any remaining balances collectively donated to FeedNS.

Location: Zone A (close to Beach Volleyball Area)

Ring Toss

  • $5 for 5 rings
  • 0-2 points earns you a coupon
  • 3 points gets you a small prize and a coupon
  • 5 points gets you a medium prize and a coupon

Angry Birds

  • $5 for 5 birds
  • 0-2 points earn you a coupon
  • 3 points get you a small prize and a coupon
  • 5 points gets you a medium prize and a coupon

Cover The Spot

  • $5 for 3 attempts
  • 0 points earn you a coupon
  • 1 point gets you a small prize and a coupon

Horse Shoes

  • $5 for 5 horseshoes
  • 0 points, you will get a coupon
  • 1 point, gets you a small gift and a coupon
  • 3 points get you a medium gift and a coupon

Axe Throwing

  • $5 for 5 axes
  • 0-3 points earns you get a coupon
  • 4 axes, you get a small prize and a coupon

Balloon Pop

  • $5 for 5 darts
  • 0-3 points, you will get a coupon
  • 4 points get you a small prize and a coupon

Event Map

Coming Soon

Our Vendors

Abhi’s Curry n More
Afghan Cuisine Taste of Asia
Ala Eh! Eatery
Allano’s Catering Services
Bangladesh Community Association of Nova Scotia
Biryani Bay
Bluebird Egyptian Cuisine
Cafe Taiyaki 52
Chatime Lacewood
Chicking
Downtown Village Club
FishAim Sushi Bubble Tea
Gong Cha
Hungry Bowl
Issar Kitchen
Kaizen Sushi And Ramen
Macao Imperial Tea Halifax
Machi Tea
Mcjolly Fast Food Chain
Melo Cafe
New Asian Food Market
Pho Maniac
Shuyi
Spirit Spring
Sugar Marmalade
The Bao Journey Bakery
The Kon Dog
Tinape
Xena’s Bread and Butter
Young Pocha Korean BBQ
ZenQ

Stage
Schedule

Announcing Soon

Demo Kitchen Stage

Time
May 17 Friday
May 18 Saturday
May 19 Sunday
May 20 Monday
12pm - 1pm
Toridori - Vietnamese Street Flavours
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Skewerssweet soy & lemongrass glaze, nuóc châm, pickled daikonvegetarian option: grilled king oyster mushrooms
Dumpling Wrapping Workshop Vegan Dumplings
2pm - 3pm
May Garden - Taste Chinese Flavours
Mystery Asian Food Box Cook Off [Chef Stephen (Seasoned Plate) & Chef Jeremy (Maria's Pantry)]
Tasty Vegan Recipe - KingsBBQ
4pm - 5pm
Kim Thuy - Story Sharing and Vietnamese Food Demo - powered by Pier 21
Shivani’s Kitchen - Taste Chinese Flavours
Session 4: 6pm - 7pm
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced

Demo Kitchen Stage

Time
May 17 Friday
May 18 Saturday
May 19 Sunday
May 20 Monday
11am - 11:30am
Rehearsal
Activity on Stage
Activity on Stage
11:30am - 12pm
Rehearsal
Activity on Stage
12pm - 12:30pm
Rehearsal
Open Mic
12:30pm - 13pm
Activity on Stage
Open Mic
13pm - 13:30pm
Tast of Asia Opening Celebration: Guest Remarks from Goverment Officials, Partners and Sponsors
”Diamond“ by Unkown Dance Group
13:30pm - 14pm
Performances: Braxa Dance Dream, Chinese Culture & Art Club, Singer from Cebu, Philippines, Chinese Drumming
14pm - 14:30pm
Activity on Stage
Secret Story of the Swan
by Unknown Dance Crew
Chinese musician Play instrument
called horsehead fiddle
14:30pm - 15pm
Activity on Stage
15pm - 15:30pm
Activity on Stage
15:30pm - 16pm
Rehearsal
Chinese Rapper
16pm - 16:30pm
Activity on stage
K-pop
K-pop by ily dance
16:30pm - 17pm
Classical Bharatanatyam dancer
Chinese Kongfu
Classical Bharatanatyam dancer
Bangladesh Music
17pm - 17:30pm
Philipino. Rapp/hipop
17:30pm - 18pm
K-pop Cover Dance
Afghan traditional dance
Open Mic
18pm - 18:30pm
Open mic
Open mic
The Rush Culture Junkanoo Group
Iranian Music
18:30pm - 19pm
K-pop by Halifax West High School Dance Clubext
19pm - 19:30pm
Blue Noise Music
D's Dance Group
Activity on stage
19:30pm - 20pm
Blue Noise Music
Open Mic
Open Mic
20pm - 20:30pm
Blue Noise Music
Iranian Music
20:30pm - 21pm
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