By CLTure
September 25, 2024
On Sunday, September 22, CLTure, Blumenthal Arts, and the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce presented the first Day + Night Market at Ballantyne’s Backyard for Charlotte International Arts Festival. On a scorching hot first day of autumn, thousands came out to enjoy Asian food, art, cultural performances, and some entertaining vendor activations. Food trucks and booths included Noom Yai, Banh Mi Brothers, Dumpling Girls, Vijay’s Chicken Inasal, Chutney Cat, Be-Em Asian Kitchen, Hindu Center of Charlotte, Tous les Jours, Beard Papa’s, Creamy Rolls, SipCha, Cocoa’s Cookies, and Sugarcane Co.
Attendees also enjoyed a free pop-up nail salon by NC Nails Esthetics Academy, and activations by Ballantyne Chess Klub, Game Show Battle Rooms, MultiKulti Kidz, and Musical Mudra. The evening featured a headlining set by Charlotte indie rock band briZB (@BriHuynh) and cultural performances by Japanese Taiko of CLT, Thunder Wave Martial Arts, Cambodian Organization of Charlotte, Hana-akari Dance Team, Musical Mudra, and Taichi Fan Dance. HNin Nie was the event’s featured artist, creating a vibrant “Wood Dragon” art installation with artist Santvana Anju curating and organizing the Bollywood Exhibit and Indian art gallery.
Check out the photos from the CLTure CIAF Day + Night Market by Joanne Hayes.
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