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Performers line up patiently in the wings before going on stage at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Three dancers in colorful pink, purple, yellow and blue attire — Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

An Indian dancer performs a traditional dance at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

A Kathak dance teacher positions her students on stage at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Two girls in black, red and gold dresses stand at a table stringing beads onto bracelets. Around them, more attendees interact with other vendors. — Young performers take a break to make bracelets at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Kids practice picking up and moving beans with chopsticks at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Members of the Japanese America Citizens League teach the art of origami at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Suravali Patel (left) applies henna freehand to a young festival-goer at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Local restaurant owners replenish food on the buffet line at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Chinese food waits to be chowed down by hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Vendors sell Chinese and Indian food to hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Shaojuan Jia shows off a traditional Chinese stamp carved from stone at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Ashwini Kapale, Mrs. Indiana Elite Universe 2025, poses with crown and sash at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Various henna motifs are demonstrated on votive candles at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Asian Fest attendees read about the history of various Asian communities in the United States and Indiana on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

Attendees and performers stop and pose for photos in their traditional outfits at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Credit: David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy

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See photos of food, music and creative arts at Asian Fest

by David Leszcynski, Mirror Indy
May 13, 2025

					<h1>See photos of food, music and creative arts at Asian Fest</h1>
<p class="byline">by David Leszcynski, Mirror Indy <br />May 13, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL017-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52111" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers line up patiently in the wings before going on stage at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018-682x1024.jpg" alt="Three dancers in colorful pink, purple, yellow and blue attire" class="wp-image-52112" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL001-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52095" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An Indian dancer performs a traditional dance at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL004-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52098" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Kathak dance teacher positions her students on stage at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL009-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52103" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006-1024x682.jpg" alt="Two girls in black, red and gold dresses stand at a table stringing beads onto bracelets. Around them, more attendees interact with other vendors." class="wp-image-52100" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Young performers take a break to make bracelets at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL016-682x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52110" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kids practice picking up and moving beans with chopsticks at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL005-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52099" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the Japanese America Citizens League teach the art of origami at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL011-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52105" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Suravali Patel (left) applies henna freehand to a young festival-goer at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL014-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52108" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Local restaurant owners replenish food on the buffet line at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL015-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52109" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chinese food waits to be chowed down by hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL003-682x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52097" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vendors sell Chinese and Indian food to hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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</p></div>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL012-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52106" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shaojuan Jia shows off a traditional Chinese stamp carved from stone at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL002-682x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52096" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ashwini Kapale, Mrs. Indiana Elite Universe 2025, poses with crown and sash at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:60%">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52107" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Various henna motifs are demonstrated on votive candles at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL008-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52102" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Asian Fest attendees read about the history of various Asian communities in the United States and Indiana on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52104" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees and performers stop and pose for photos in their traditional outfits at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>

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