Lantern contest, Asian cuisine at Aseana Foundation's Lantern Festivaland Night Market, Sat, Oct 26, downtown Shreveport

Aseana Foundation, Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

Authentic Asian Cuisine from China, Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Malaysia and Korea will be offered at the 2nd Annual Aseana Autumn Festival: the
"Lantern Festival and Night Market."

Sat, Oct 26, 2013, 4 pm to 9 pm,
at the Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Avenue (corner Milam Street), Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. Admission is free.

A Night Market will be set up on Milam street fronting the garden.This will all be set up amidst colorful lanterns of different shapes and sizes from the many exotic countries of Asia, says Mary Grace de Joya Vea.

The Keith Horton Project will provide the Jazz Concert at the Garden from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.


"We are also holding a Lantern Contest open to the public. The contest is open to the public, institutions, schools, churches, clubs and other organizations. Schools are particularly encouraged to participate in the lantern contest.

Those who are interested in participating at the festival as Food Vendors, Night Market Vendors and /or Lantern Contest Participants are encouraged to email Mary Grace De Joya-Vea or call at (318) 797-4258 or (318) 401-8078."