Step into the vibrant tapestry of heritage and witness the timeless elegance of traditional attire as it takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a symphony of colors, textures, and styles as we embark on a captivating journey of fashion through the villages of CelebrAsian. This is an event you do not want to miss!

Indian Village will feature vibrant performances, including a group dance of Bollywood-Dandia fusion, which blends the energetic dance of Gujarat's traditional Dandia with the lively beats of Bollywood music. We will also showcase a semi-classical Bharatnatyam dance, artistically depicting the Indian flag, the national animal (tiger), and the national bird (peacock). The performers will bring to life the six animal incarnations of Lord Vishnu through intricate dance formations, highlighting India's rich mythology and cultural heritage. The performance will also include Bhangra, a high-energy folk dance from Punjab, known for its lively movements and vibrant music.

Nepalese Village performances portray a timeless story of love, separation, and hope. We hope this performance evokes the same feelings of nostalgia and deep emotional connection that have made this song a beloved part of Nepali culture. Various performances also display Nepali culture and heritage, proudly proclaiming the Nepalese identity. The songs are an expression of cultural pride, representation of patriotism and loyalty for Nepali traditions, customs, and values.

Aloha Wind is a Polynesian dance group based out of Central Iowa. They perform dances from the islands of Hawai'i and Tahiti. Their goal is to educate and entertain the audience

Manabiya Iowa - The Japanese Language School of Iowa, a part of Japan America Society of Iowa.  (JASI) is performing a dance with J-Pop music.

Performance of Unity in Four Regions, Paying Homage to His Majesty the King This song celebrates the unity of all Thai people across the four regions of Thailand: the North, Northeast, South, and Central regions. It highlights the graciousness and benevolence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was deeply revered by the Thai people. The song has been adapted into a beautiful traditional Thai dance, Reflecting the royal philosophy of a self sufficient economy and cultural preservation in each region of Thailand. List of actors Nidnoy Johnson Gabriella Ward Julietta Ward Marie Habier Amelie Habier

Taiko drum performance:

Taiko are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. Taiko performance consists of many components in technical rhythm, form, stick grip, clothing, and the particular instrumentation. Ensembles typically use different types of barrel-shaped nagadō-daiko as well as smaller shime-daiko.

Burai Productions is a Japanese entertainment group specializing in Japanese sword fighting based in California. Since 2016, they have been providing interactive samurai shows at various events, including the Nisei Obon Festival, Nisei Week Fashion Show, LANSCA 60th Anniversary Special Event, Anaheim Japan Fair, Samurai Show at Ronin Expo at Terasaki Budokan, Samurai Night at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Samurai workshop at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and many more. They offer an opportunity to learn about Japanese cultural traditions and to experience basic samurai movements, sword handling, and the manner of speaking, among other things.

Binoyugan Dance originated from the Ilocos Region in the Philipines, and it means, “thecelebration of abundance” The word “BUYOG”orclay pot is used for fetching water orcooking foods. This dance features women balancing on their heads “buyog” or clay pot.The dance culminates with the women laying down on stage, and rolling from side to side, allwhile balancing their pots

Chinese Village performance is to commemorate Li Qingzhao, who is  a famous poetess of the Song Dynasty(1084–1155), known for her gentle and elegant poem style. This dance commemorates the passage of time and the warmth of memories."The moon, as it was then; the person, as they were then."

Also Performing dance which is  "good luck abounds",the enchanting Fan Dance, symbolizing prosperity and joy,  good fortune, and ushers in a prosperous new year. Let's celebrate the spirit of Chinese culture together as we enjoy the captivating performances by our talented Chinese dancing group!"

Cultural Performance

Umbrella Dance- The dance is associated with Buddhist mythology and explores the Cambodian myth of thunder, lightning, and rain.