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A whopping 98,920 people attended this year’s Asian Food Fest in Cincinnati, the largest attendance since the event was held 12 years ago, according to new reports.
of festivalFeaturing more than 170 cuisines from 15 Asian countries, the event was held on April 29th and 30th at Court Street Plaza and was greeted with great enthusiasm. AAPI Heritage Month.
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator Sam Burke said: WXIX. “What a great start to his AAPI Heritage Month in May!”
Attendees enjoyed the best of Asian cuisine as well as performances by over 100 artists, 16 local groups and 10 local AAPI DJs. These include Chinese and Filipino cultural dances, Bollywood and Bangla dance parties, comedy performances, and karaoke contests. WCPO report.
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This year’s Asian Food Fest also featured interactive activities such as dumpling folding lessons and calligraphy demonstrations. There were also lantern workshops and Rangoli sand his art activities, a traditional part of Diwali.
“Cincinnati continues to host this unique event,” said Brad Mason, Cincinnati US Regional Chamber Marketing Manager. “Throughout the weekend, attendees from across the Cincinnati area and beyond came together to celebrate Asian culture and indulge in some truly amazing food.
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About 344,000 people who identify as Asian American or Asian live in Ohio, according to a 2022 report from a local think tank. Community Solution Center.
The largest concentration is reportedly in Columbus. Areas with at least 5,000 residents include Cincinnati, Akron, Cleveland, Washington (Franklin County), Deerfield (Warren County), Orange (Delaware County), and Westchester Township (Butler County).
The full economic impact of this year’s Asian Food Fest will be announced in the coming months. In the meantime, attendees are encouraged to attend the following events. investigation.
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