Rain did not cease crowds from exhibiting up Friday because the second annual Dream Asia Festival kicked off on the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, bringing collectively meals, performances and cultural experiences from throughout Asia for Memorial Day weekend.
Festival organizers say the four-day occasion is anticipated to attract roughly 20,000 individuals to Lawrenceville, the place attendees can expertise greater than 80 meals distributors, reside leisure, buying and family-friendly sights.
“This event is actually going to unite the community and just have everyone come out and celebrate Asian culture,” promoter Ben Wang stated.
The pageant options genuine Asian road meals and fusion dishes from throughout the continent, together with greater than 30 merchandise and anime distributors. Guests may also get pleasure from cultural performances, reside music, Okay-pop dance events, cosplay contests and interactive actions all through the weekend.
CBS Atlanta’s Rashad Williams reported from the pageant Friday, highlighting the occasion’s immersive ambiance and Gwinnett County’s rising position as a hub for Asian cultures and communities.
Festivalgoers may also go to sights together with a petting zoo and “Parties by Parrots,” the place visitors work together with speaking birds and unique parrots.
“It speaks more about culture than food,” one attendee stated. “Amazing.”
Tickets ranged from $12 to $39, whereas youngsters below 10 had been admitted free.
Organizers say the pageant runs by means of Monday on the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville.