- June 12, 2025
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The festival included a parade of nations in which individuals from various Asian countries shared a message in the country's language.
Charitey Li and Katie Vargas represented R.E.A.C.H. of Central Florida and welcomed attendees to the Asian Cultural Festival.
Priyanshi Gandhi with R.E.A.C.H. of Central Florida sold a large array of items.
Caitlyn Du, Meira Lee and Sannvi Jha served as the masters of ceremony.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson read a proclamation.
Several food vendors were available serving up various Asian foods.
Lizzie Tricker and Lily Wu with the Joy Ukulele Club of Central Florida performed the national anthem.
Fusion Fest board members dressed for the occasion. Fusion Fest celebrates more than 130 cultures with performances, citizenship ceremonies and more.
Sannvi Jha wore a sharara to represent her Indian heritage at the Asian Cultural Festival. "I'm so excited to see the performances," she said. "Everyone worked so hard."
Isabella Marcano had the names of her family members written on bookmarks.
Amanda Zhang, Susan Li and Yiting Wang with the Greater Orlando Chinese Professionals Association said it was wonderful connecting with local people and introduce them to their organization.
Harisha Lavudi, Kushal Lavudi and Navitha Thokala sold various items as the owners of Saburi Collections.
Sannvi Jha with Recognizing Experiencing Asian Cultural Heritage of Central Florida dressed in a sharara to represent her Indian heritage.
She stood proud alongside Meira Lee and Caitlyn Du as they served as the masters of ceremony at the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida's annual Asian Cultural Festival Saturday, May 17, at Ocoee Lakeshore Center.
"I'm so excited to see the performances," she said. "Everyone worked so hard."
Attendees enjoyed the foods, sights and sounds of various Asian countries as the festival included food vendors, performances and organizations with booths.
