Midnight Alley Asian Food Festival
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024 I Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET I 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Alley 51, Pineville, NC
Admission: Complimentary
Description
Celebrate the magic of Asian Street Festivals! Join us as we transform Alley51 for 2 nights of live music, street food & mesmerizing performances.
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Here’s what you can look forward to:
Street Food: The best of Asian flavors, ready to delight your taste buds
Live Music: Beats and rhythms from across Asia
Mesmerizing Performances: Performers bringing the night to life
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Agenda Highlights and Key Events:
Join us for an exciting Karaoke Contest hosted by Ascend on Saturday at 5:30 PM! Bring your voice, savor delicious food, and compete for fantastic prizes. Come cheer on fellow participants and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment.
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In addition, we've coordinated Financial Wellness sessions with Manera Foundation & TD Bank designed to give you the skills and insights you need to manage your finances confidently. Join us for the Financial Literacy Class on Saturday at 1:30 PM in the Community Center, with additional sessions on Sunday at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Empower yourself with essential financial knowledge to build a secure future!
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​Here’s what’s in store for you:
Saturday, November 23rd Highlights
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12:00 PM: Festival Opening
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12:30 PM: Lion Dance
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1:00 PM: Live Art
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1:30 PM (For Adults): Financial Literacy Workshop: Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle (Community Center)
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2:30 PM: K-POP Dance Performance
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4:00 PM: Breakdance Group
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4:30 PM: Taekwondo Demonstration
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5:30 PM: Karaoke Contest hosted by Ascend (Sign up at the entry table to enter contest)
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7:30 PM: Dragon Dance
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9:30 PM - Midnight: DJ Bicast
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Onespotmed will be providing Free blood pressure check
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Sunday, November 24th Highlights
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12:00 PM: Festival Opening
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12:30 PM: Lion Dance
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12:40 PM: CLT Stiko Spirit of Gratitude Drum Group
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Cultural Performances:
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1:10 PM – Philippines Performances
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Madal Taho, Pandanggo, Malong Malong
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1:30 PM – Japanese Dance Team: Hana-akari
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1:40 PM – China, Cambodia, and Mongolia Performances
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2:30 PM – Laos Performance
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3:00 PM – Vietnam Songs and Fashion Walk
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3:30 PM – China ZhengZheng Group
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1:30 PM (All Ages Welcome): Financial Literacy Workshop for Family & Kids (Community Center)
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3:30 PM (For Adults): Financial Literacy Workshop: Credit Awareness (Community Center)
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4:00 PM: K-Pop Dance Group (Lucid Alex B)
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4:30 PM: Valerie Lam Performance
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6:00 PM onwards: DJ Dopey
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Onespotmed will be providing Free blood pressure check
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Don’t forget to sign up for the Karaoke Contest at the entrance on Saturday, Grand Prize is $100, 2nd and 3rd Place wins $25!.
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Get ready for a weekend you won’t forget.
Please bring signed hard copy of Ascend Event Release and Waiver of Liability.
Our Event Collaborators
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