A brand new competition will have a good time Asian tradition and neighborhood by meals, dance and efficiency this weekend.

The Coralville Asian Festival, created by 4 of town’s residents, debuts throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to showcase the range of Asian cultures. The occasion additionally strives to take away stigmas surrounding Asian folks in addition to bridge the “cultural gap” inside the Johnson County neighborhood, competition coordinator Omega Dancel informed the Press-Citizen.

“We’re just so excited to show the community that we are a good part of the community that’s willing to share our knowledge and all (the) beautiful culture that we have,” she mentioned. “We’re just happy basically and we just want to celebrate it with everybody.”

Where and what time is the Coralville Asian Festival?

The competition might be held from midday to six p.m. Saturday at S.T. Morrison Park at 1513 Fifth St. in Coralville. The occasion is free to attend.

What can I do on the Coralville Asian Festival?

See performances that embody conventional Chinese dances, music from University of Iowa college students and a style present the place you’ll be able to see garments from totally different Asian international locations. The competition can even host actions together with origami folding, practising calligraphy and distributors promoting garments, jewellery or providing psychic readings.