Asia Institute – Crane House to Host the Inaugural 2022 Asian Night Market, Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 7 pm – 10 pm.
The Asian Night Market will feature food trucks with delicious, authentic cuisine from various Asian countries, energetic performances, and retail vendors from the continent as well. This event is made possible in partnership with Asia Institute – Crane House, Louisville Downtown Partnership, and 4th Street Live!
Asia Institute – Crane House is proud to feature cuisine from all over Asia; while highlighting the cultural aspect of the cuisine itself, it is also a prime opportunity to highlight the entrepreneurs and small business owners in the local community who are of Asian heritage.
The food truck line-up:
- Thai – All Thai’d Up
- Filipino – Bamba Eggrolls
- Taiwanese – Hot Buns
- Japanese – Louisville Sushi
- Korean – Kristel’s keto Kitchen
- Vietnamese – Eatz
- Indian – Dakshin
- Vietnamese / Taiwanese – Fresh Out of the Box
Arts & Culture is vital to the Asian community. Through the expression of the performing arts, each group brings a poignant cultural immersion experience at the Asian Night Market. Asia Institute – Crane House is a Southern Cultural Treasure, and recipient of the Southern Cultural Treasures Award. The performances are underwritten by the South Arts Grant, which allows us to bring rich cultural experiences through the performing arts to the Downtown Louisville area. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, also provides operating support to Asia Institute – Crane House, and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Entertainment & Performances:
- Association of Chinese Americans of Kentuckiana
- Dusk N Dawn (K-pop)
- River Lotus Lion Dance
- Cultura Philippines
- Oreya’s dance
- Cardinal Bhanagra
- Spirit of Art Education Center