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

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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.

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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
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Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?fit=200%2C300&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&ssl=1″ onerror=”if (typeof newspackHandleImageError === ‘function’) newspackHandleImageError(this);” src=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&ssl=1″ alt=”Three dancers in colorful pink, purple, yellow and blue attire” class=”wp-image-52112″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&ssl=1 682w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=200%2C300&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=768%2C1153&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&ssl=1 1365w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=1200%2C1801&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=780%2C1171&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?resize=706%2C1059&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018.jpg?w=1466&ssl=1 1466w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL018-682×1024.jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w” sizes=”(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px”>

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
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An Indian dancer performs a traditional dance at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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A Kathak dance teacher positions her students on stage at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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Performers dance to traditional Indian music at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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Young performers take a break to make bracelets at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1″ onerror=”if (typeof newspackHandleImageError === ‘function’) newspackHandleImageError(this);” src=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1″ 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″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=780%2C520&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006.jpg?resize=706%2C470&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL006-1024×682.jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>

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
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Kids practice picking up and moving beans with chopsticks at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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Local restaurant owners replenish food on the buffet line at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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Chinese food waits to be chowed down by hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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Vendors sell Chinese and Indian food to hungry Hoosiers at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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Various henna motifs are demonstrated on votive candles at Asian Fest on May 10, 2025, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1″ onerror=”if (typeof newspackHandleImageError === ‘function’) newspackHandleImageError(this);” src=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1″ alt class=”wp-image-52107″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=780%2C520&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013.jpg?resize=706%2C470&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL013-1024×682.jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>

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
<img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" data-attachment-id="52102" data-permalink="https://mirrorindy.org/asian-fest-2025_dl008-jpg/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL008.jpg?fit=2200%2C1466&ssl=1" data-orig-size="2200,1466" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2","credit":"David Leszcynski for Mirror Indy","camera":"Canon EOS R6","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.","created_timestamp":"1746892854","copyright":"","focal_length":"85","iso":"640","shutter_speed":"0.008","title":"Asian Fest 2025_DL008.JPG","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Asian Fest 2025_DL008.JPG" data-image-description data-image-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.

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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
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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.

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1″ onerror=”if (typeof newspackHandleImageError === ‘function’) newspackHandleImageError(this);” src=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1″ alt class=”wp-image-52104″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=780%2C520&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010.jpg?resize=706%2C470&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asian-Fest-2025_DL010-1024×682.jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>

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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