AFF 2023

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the Taste Asia - Halifax Asian Food & Culture Festival 2023. It is a great opportunity for businesses to directly connect with customers who are passionate about Asian culture.

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Taste Asia 2023

About AFF2023

Taste Asia - Asian Food & Culture Festival 2023 promises to be an exciting journey in experiencing Asian culture in Halifax, starting with flavours , and we would be honored to have your establishment join our community. Taste Asia is an annual cultural event that showcases the very best of Asian cuisine, from traditional dishes to modern interpretations; crafts, artists, and community organizations.

Time

May 26 4:00pm - 9:00pm

May 27 & 28 11:00am - 9:00pm

Stage Schedule

Location

Halifax Waterfront
Foundation Wharf

Event Location

AFF2023 Participants

AFF2023 Stage Schedule

Time

May 27 Saturday

May 28 Sunday

10:00 - 10:30

Surya Namaskra
 Sun Salutation Yoga Flow with Molly 
PI Yoga Studio

12:00 - 12:30

Chinese Kung Fun Fan Dance Rehearsal

Activity On Stage

12:30 - 13:00

UNkown Dance Group
<Hype Boy> By Aespa

Activity On Stage

13:00 - 14:00

TASTE Asia 2023 Opening Celebration
‍Guest Remarks from Goverment Officials, Partners and Sponsors
Performances: Iranian Music Performance
UNkown Dance Group: <Left Right> + <Kitsch>
Afghan Dance Performance
Chinese KungFu Fan Dance
Drumming Celebration

Activity On Stage

14:00 - 14:30

Iranian Performer
Mohammad, Music Performance
Syrian Musician

Bangladesh Community Performances
‍1. Muhammad Minhazur Rahman Mithu (folk song)
2. Asif Khan

14:30 - 15:00

SOS Dance Crew
<Thirsty> by Yuhan Fu, Yangchunzi Huang, Guoshan Qi, Xiwen Tong

Confucious Institute at Saint Mary's University

15:00 - 15:30

Activity On Stage

Chinese Cultural and Art Club
1. Dance: Paper Fan Scholars
2. Chinese instrument duet (erhu and ruan) : Horse Race
3. Singing solo: Dear Traveller
4. Dance solo: Kite Puzzle

15:30 - 16:00

Rest

UNkown Dance Group <Salty & Sweet> By Aespa

16:00 - 16:30

House of Eights
‍Ebony will be teaching “Shut Down” by BLACKPINK
These classes are free and open to everyone and are a great way to get a TASTE of our drop-in classes!

Iranian Community
Saeid Musicion

16:30 - 17:00

Cordilleran Organization of Nova Scotia
Filipino Tribe Dance

Afghan Community Performances
‍Community Speaker: Sarah
Performance: Masut solo dance

17:00 - 17:30

Bangladesh Community Performances
Shruti Chakroborti (Radio performer)
Dipannita Dey
Aryan

House of Eights
Allie will be teaching “Queencard” by (G)I-DLE
These classes are free and open to everyone and are a great way to get a TASTE of our drop-in classes!

17:30 - 18:00

Open Mic

Activity On Stage

18:00 - 18:30

Open Mic

Activity On Stage

18:30 - 19:00

DIm Sum Fund Rock Band

Open Mic

After 19:00

Open Mic