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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Biryani is a mixed rice dish originating among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. It is made with Indian spices, rice, and usually some type of meat or in some cases without any meat, and sometimes, in addition, eggs and potatoes.

Masks

Masks

Chinese masks are usually associated with Chinese New Year or Chinese opera. Those are the two most common occasions when we can see people wearing them. In the past, they had more functions – from scaring evil spirits to celebrating various event

Musician

Musician

Asianati DJ

Fortune Cookies

Fortune Cookies

A fortune cookie is a crisp and sugary cookie wafer usually made from flour, sugar, vanilla, and sesame seed oil with a piece of paper inside, a "fortune", usually an aphorism, or a vague prophecy. The message inside may also include a Chinese phrase with translation and/or a list of lucky numbers used by some as lottery numbers

Asian indie singer performing

Asian indie singer performing

Asian indie singer performing

Geisha

Geisha

The enigmatic geisha are considered as one of the cornerstones of that iconic Japanese tradition, and are certainly admired all over the world.

Buuz

Buuz

Buuz is a Mongolian national dish that’s typically consumed to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tsagaan Sar)

Chinese ceramics show a continuous development since pre-dynastic times and are one of the most sign

Chinese ceramics show a continuous development since pre-dynastic times and are one of the most sign

Chinese ceramics show a continuous development since pre-dynastic times and are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art and ceramics globally.

HMong ethnic women at work

HMong ethnic women at work

HMong ethnic women at work

Traditional Myanmar Food

Traditional Myanmar Food

Mandalay lahpet, a traditional salad made with fermented tea leaves, served in Myanmar (Burma).

Buchaechum (부채춤), called fan dance, is a Korean fan dance originating from various traditional and r

Buchaechum (부채춤), called fan dance, is a Korean fan dance originating from various traditional and r

Buchaechum (부채춤), called fan dance, is a Korean fan dance originating from various traditional and religious Korean dances.

Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival

Lanterns are an essential part of China's Mid-Autumn Festival. There are many traditional activities related to lanterns, such as making lanterns, carrying lanterns while moon gazing, hanging lanterns in trees or on houses, releasing sky lanterns, or visiting public lantern displays

Korean Street Food

Korean Street Food

Tornado potatoes (Korean: 회오리 감자; hoeori gamja), also called twist potatoes or tornado fries, are a popular street food in South Korea. The whole potato is sliced into an unbroken spiral, then skewered, fried and salted.

Hoi An lantern

Hoi An lantern

The Hoi An (Vietnam) Lantern Festival celebrates the full moon, which is considered a sacred time in the Buddhist calendar. For this reason, it is also known as the full moon lantern festival. Buddha was supposedly born and received enlightenment on a full moon date, and so monthly full moon celebrations are typical across countries with significant Buddhist populations and influence.

Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup

Tom yum or tom yam is a type of hot and sour Thai soup, usually cooked with shrimp. The words "tom yam" are derived from two Thai words. Tom refers to the boiling process, while yam means 'mixed'.

This Lunar New Year:

EXPERIENCE SOUTH, EAST, and SOUTH EAST ASIA

finest art
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All Under One Roof

Jan 13, 7:00 p.m. EST
International Centre Hall 3

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2023 Lunar New Year
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ABOUT TASTES OF SEA

Tastes of SEA is a one-of-a-kind festival featuring the finest art, brightest culture, and best crafted cuisine, aiming at propelling cultural footprint of South, East, and Southeast Asia in Canada, all while raising awareness against human trafficking and child exploitation.

 

When: January 13 - 15, 2023

 

Where: International Centre Hall 3

6900 Airport Road

Mississauga ON L4V 1E8

 

Inspired by Winterlicious and the ever-growing Asian population in the Greater Toronto Area, and recognizing the need for a spectacular and united showcase of South, East, and South East Asian art, culture and cuisine, Tastes of SEA is born. It is an annual celebration of the best and finest of Asia in GTA where art enthusiasts, culture buffs, and food lovers can find themselves emerged in South, East, and South East Asia: for the first time ever in GTA, Canadians and international guests can explore all of South, East, and South East Asia right here in Canada!

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