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Published on May 02, 2024
San Antonio's La Villita to Host Vibrant Asian Festival Celebrating Diversity May 11Source: Google Street View

The Asian Festival, set to paint La Villita Historic Village with a palette of cultural diversity, will unfold on May 11th. According to FOX San Antonio, it's a day-long celebration, commencing at 11 a.m. and calling it quits by 6 p.m.

With the event being a stone's throw away, My San Antonio reports tickets going for $15 a pop, though mini festival-goers under 12 can snag entry at no cost. Organizers are beckoning families with a smorgasbord of Asian cuisine, live music, entertainment, and games.

What began as a modest shoot of cultural sharing has blossomed into a major event, all thanks to local determination. "We are thrilled to bring back the San Antonio Asian Festival and celebrate the vibrant Asian diaspora in our city," Elisa Chan, president of the Asian Resource Center of San Antonio (ARCSA), told FOX San Antonio. Alongside multi-cultural performances, festival-goers can expand their horizons with educational demonstrations and hands-on activities.

This cultural fête doesn't just offer fluff; it's got substance. San Antonio's mayor, Ron Nirenberg, told FOX San Antonio, "The City is proud to partner with ARCSA and UTSA to present the Asian Festival at La Villita." The festival is riding shotgun with the University of Texas at San Antonio's (UTSA) push for cultural inclusivity, especially during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

To snatch up tickets or get the latest scoop on the festival's happenings, folks have been directed to visit the official event website.