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2026 Buffalo Asian Food and Culture Festival

Name: 2026 Buffalo Asian Food and Culture Festival
Start: 2026-08-09T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-09T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Buffalo Canalside

August 9 @ 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM EDT

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Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of food, music, and culture! The 7th Annual Asian Food and Culture Festival is back, bringing together the best of Asian heritage in one vibrant, all-day event—organized entirely by passionate volunteers who make this special day possible.

Indulge in a diverse selection of Asian cuisine from local restaurants, experience mesmerizing live performances, and explore cultural exhibits that showcase traditional arts, crafts, and customs. Engage in interactive activities and enjoy a day filled with community, connection, and cultural exchange.

This festival is made possible by our amazing volunteers, and your support makes a huge difference! Whether by attending, spreading the word, or lending a helping hand, every bit of community involvement counts.

Event Performance Schedule:

Morning (Program 1):

A1: Ghoomar by Darshana Acharya
A2: Dance by Devi Performing Arts
A3: Basson Solo – Sonata in F Minor “Allegro” by G. Telemann performed by Yuhan Yan
A4: SNSD (Girls’ Generation) ‘Genie’ Dance Cover by LUNAIRE
A5: Jeeva Sri Lankan / South Indian Song performed by Jeeva Seevaratnam Singar
A6: A Joyful Life in the Mountains by CCWNY Senior Community Dance
A7: Balle Balle Punjabi Dance by Balle Balli Punjabi Bhangra
A8: Zoo by Yi’s Dance Studio
A9: Vivid Crew K-Pop Dance Cover by Yi’s Dance Studio
A10: Ponglang Dance and Folk Music by Thai Dance and Music
A11: Psycho by Yi’s Dance Studio
A12: Taichi Lotus Fan by Yi’s Dance Studio
A13: Bhangra by Balle Balle Punjabi Bhangra
A14: Blessing Dance by Thai Heritage Dance Group
A15: Master Khechen’s Cheektowaga Strike Team performance by Master Kheechen Martial Arts Academy
A16: Mahoree Isan by Thai Heritage Dance Group
A17: Folk & Kathak, Fusion Dance by Nusrat Jahan Prema
A18: Zumba by Zumba with Melissa.

Afternoon (Program 2):

B1: 28 Style Taichi Fan by Buffalo Taichi Group
B2: 28 Form Taichi Fist by Buffalo Taichi Group
B3: Arakan Culture Dance 1) Bylar La by Arakan American Community
B4: Arakan Culture Dance 2) Bar Bu Shi Yint by Arakan Community of Buffalo
B5: Qīng Gē Màn Gǔ 清歌漫谷 by Fanghua Dance Group
B6: A Magnificent Dance by Yi’s Dance Studio
B7: South Asian Dances by Saara Shamim and Fhaizah Afroze Rukaiya and Fhaizah
B8: Poetry and Prose Gathering by Buffalo Chinese School Opera Class
B9: ETA by LUNAIRE
B10: Shuǐ Yáo Shàn Yǐng 水谣扇影 by Fanghua Dance Group
B11: Shape Of You Dance by Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society
B12: Ancient Veena String Instrument by Ricky Ravi
B13: Lemonade – Aespa Dance Cover by LUNAIRE
B14: ABCD by Nayeon (Extended Version) by Jessica Fanterigo
B15: Let’e Tapyin Tee by Burmese Music & Dance
B16: Jay Aquarius Live in Symmetry: 3 Song Setlist by Jay Aquarius LLC
- 1: Teach Me
- 2: Caged Bird
- 3: Stay Alone
B17: Balinese DAnce Rejang Dewa by Nusantara Arts
B18: SangKran Festival Dance by Jaka Mon Community of Buffalo
B19: Uthon
- 1: Prothon Bangladesher Amar Shesh
- 2: Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare
- 3: Ei Padma Ei Meghna
- 4: Chena Chena Laga
- 5: Ore Bangladesher Meye Re Tui Heila Duila Jas
- 6: Tomar Ghore boshot kore koyjon
B20: K-Pop & J-Pop Dance Showcase by LAVA-U
- 1: Sain wa B (サインはB)
- 2: Kimi Impression (キミインプレッション)
- 3: Catch Catch
- 4: Cheki Cheki LOVE ME (チェキチェキ LOVE ME)
- 5: Star☆T☆Rain
- 6: Say What
- 7: Say What
- 8: Magnetic
- 9: MY WILL
- 10: Revenge of B (Bのリベンジ)