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2026 Utah Asian Festival preview
After 49 years, the festival continues strong by mixing received wisdom with new energy.
Artist Erica Sun Jursic presents work at the Utah Asian Festival Ocelot Fifty years ago, the Asian Association of Utah started the Utah Asian Festival to support incoming Southeast Asian refugees from the wars in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. It has since evolved into a large, free, all-volunteer-run celebration of Asian culture, open to everyone.
With 20,000 people in attendance, the festival includes dual stages for traditional and modern performances, an expanded marketplace with more than 75 merchants and a curated selection of 35 Asian street food vendors, serving as a critical platform for…
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