2023
ASIAN AMERICAN EXPO - YEAR OF THE Rabbit
After a successful year of hosting the event in 2022, Asian
American Expo meets
you again at Fairplex in January 2023 to
usher in the Year of the Rabbit; continuing
the tradition of hosting the largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America.
Eager to roll out the red carpets for attendees, the 41st annual Asian American Expo is here to demonstrate why this is a ‘must
attend’ cultural celebration in America with a smorgasbord of food,
entertainment at every corner, a myriad of vendors to delight one’s urge to
splurge, and plenty more activities to participate.
January
2023 will mark the beloved event’s 41st
anniversary. Since its inception in 1982, Asian American Expo remains true to
its roots from humble beginnings as a local community gathering to share Asian cultural
traditions and to connect people of different ethnic backgrounds into a grand
celebration that celebrates and unites all. Together in harmony under one roof,
the event brings together the splendidly unique cultures of Chinese, Taiwanese,
Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai
and many more. With over 1,300+ vendors spread across 7 large exposition halls
and 3 unique food pavilions packed to the brim with culinary magnificence,
Asian American Expo showcases the absolute best of Asian culture.
Joining
Asian-American Expo is the
fan-favorite anime convention ANIME Impulse and the
debut of two new thrilling events, K-PLAY! Fest and Sneaker Expo. A celebration
of anime, video games, and fandom, ANIME Impulse seeks to welcome back fans by
kicking off their con season with cosplay fun, voice actor guests and
influencers, a bustling Artist Alley and Dealer’s Hall and more. Serving as a
beacon for K-Pop fans all around, K-PLAY! Fest serves to be the new premiere
event for Korean pop culture enthusiasts with cover performances, meet and greets
with beloved TikTok influencers, with plenty more in store. Last but certainly
not least, Sneaker Expo will welcome streetwear aficionados with a plethora of
vendors offering the finest in sneakers and apparel.
This
year, attendees will be captivated in every sense of the word at the 10 different
unique entertainment stages filled with non-stop performances. Featuring a variety
of over 52 performance genres, guests can enjoy the likes of Chinese
Acrobatics, Japanese Taiko, Korean traditional dances, cheerleading, marching
bands, drum craft, ballroom dancing, fashion runways and more. With 2023
celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, the acclaimed dazzling Lion and Dragon dances are absolutely not
to be missed.
Other activities present at Asian American Expo 2023 that are an absolute must include the annual Expo Eating Competition, Ride & Drive, Lucky Raffle Drawing and the Photo Contest. The 41st annual Asian American Expo eagerly opens its doors and welcomes guests during the weekend of January 14th and 15th 2023.
For
more information on 2023 Asian American Expo, please visit asianamericanexpo.com
for more information and direct any press inquiries to
Press at info@aaexpo.com