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Celebrate all things Asian at 18-day festival of food and fun
The BrisAsia Festival is set to return over 18 days with more than 20 events promising authentic street food, bubble tea, a plethora of performances, and brand-new street art.
Newly commissioned artworks will be unveiled as part of the inaugural Lush on Fish Lane event this Saturday from 5-9pm. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a break-dance battle, live music, roving performers, and culinary delights from local Asian restaurants.
The following Saturday, tea drinkers will be well catered for at ParTEA, a market dedicated to their favourite beverage. Visitors can also have their fill of food while browsing local crafts at the Chinatown Mall market from 3-8pm.
You’ll be spoilt for choice on February 16, when you can dance into the night at Summer Party, a celebration of Asian pop-culture with a huge line-up of performers and entertainment.
The same day, the family-friendly Southside by Night, from 5-9pm, will feature the hottest cars, plus performances by top artists and DJs.
If you’ve overdone the authentic Asian street food, you can dance it all off the next day at Queensland’s largest street dance event, BrisAsia Dance.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the festival, across 11 suburbs, would embrace numerous cultures.
“Brisbane is an inclusive city, with more than a third of our residents born overseas – and that’s something to celebrate,” he said.
“The 2023 event saw more than 24,000 people get involved in the cultural celebrations, and with another fantastic line-up of free and affordable events, we hope to build on that great success.”
Festival executive producer Dr Anthony Garcia said the program would celebrate culture, community, arts and cuisine.
“The festival is brought to life by more than 500 artists, producers and creatives, whose work allows us to celebrate life and art in a way that brings people from all walks of life together,” he said.
“[It also gives] artists opportunities to experiment, collaborate and evolve their practice, while giving audiences the chance to experience world-class entertainment.
“As one of the highlights of Brisbane’s cultural calendar, I encourage everyone to experience what the festival has to offer.”
But Garcia urged people to plan ahead and secure their tickets early to ensure they don’t miss out.
The BrisAsia Festival runs from Thursday to February 18. For the full program, visit the council website here.
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