OzAsia Festival 20 October 2022 - 6 November 2022

Photo: Oz Asia Moon Lantern Trail - Story contributed by Adelaide Festival Centre, contacted by Intern Cecilia Mao

The OzAsia Festival proudly presents three fabulous weeks of the best contemporary Asian and Asian Australian performance, art, literature, cuisine, and culture when the 2022 event returns, taking place from 20 October 2022 – 6 November 2022.

This year’s program features more than 500 community, national and international artists from more than 8 countries, and includes 10 world premieres, one Australian premiere and seven Adelaide premieres, across 50 ticketed and free events and exhibitions.

Free family favourite event, the Moon Lantern Trail, returns on the opening weekend, over four fun days! Wander around Pinky Flat at your own pace to discover more than a dozen giant handcrafted lanterns, including the popular 40-metre-long Hong Kong Dragon. Also on offer are free roving performances, puppetry and live music, plus interactive workshops.

Taking place on the final weekend is writing and ideas program In Other Words, returning for another year of hard-hitting conversations between poets, novelists, journalists, playwrights, performers, and creatives from around the world, under the new curatorship of writer and performer Jennifer Wong.

Lucky Dumpling Market at Elder Park will serve up a colourful range of delicious cuisine from the best local vendors! Enjoy free live entertainment with Lucky Beats (a selection of local and national music acts on the main stage), a range of community performances, and free family-friendly workshops on offer each weekend.

A brand-new event in 2022 is the Bubble Tea Garden! Overlooking Lucky Dumpling Market and taking place from 5-6 November, come along to try this beloved Taiwanese delicacy that has taken the world by storm.

Keep an eye on all program details at www.ozasiafestival.com.au