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ASIAN DALLAS

ASIAN COMMUNITY Dallas has a richly diverse Asian community, with more than 300,000 Asians calling North Texas home. There are more than 100 Korean and 40 Chinese churches, 14 Buddhist centers that serve Thai, Laotian, Cambodian and other ethnic communities and four Hindu temples in the Dal las area. Since 1986, the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (www.gdaacc.com) has been steadily growing in numbers and today includes 20+ ethnic groups. Multiple events and festivals celebrate all the different cultures, including the Thai Cultural and Food Festival, Crow Collection of Asian Art’s Chinese New Year Festival and the Diwali Mela Festival. WHERE TO GO Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art Enjoy a moment of quiet reflection as you explore the Crow Collection of Asian Art, located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The free museum features a diverse array of historical and contemporary works of art from Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia, with some artifacts,

jewelry pieces and statues dating back to 3500 B.C. The peaceful outdoor garden, covering an entire city block, features 15 sculptures, including a large Japanese bell and an 18-foot Chinese character that translates to mean Buddha.

International Museum of Cultures Take the family for a visit to the International Museum of Cultures, just 25 minutes south of Downtown Dallas. The only museum of its kind in Texas, it focuses on exploring the cultures and people from communities around the world, including those of Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea and China. Stop by The Drums of the World exhibit to hear the sounds of the instrument as it’s traditionally played across the globe.

The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum Explore the Samurai history and lifestyle through an ever-expanding collection of nearly 1,000 artifacts, including suits of armor, helmets, masks and weaponry. Located in the trendy Uptown district, The Samurai Collection is one of the largest and most complete in the world and the only museum outside of Japan that focuses on Samurai armor.

Asian Festival in Klyde Warren Park

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WHAT TO SEE DFW Chinatown Take a stroll through DFW Chinatown – a hub of trade, commerce and culture for Dallas’ Asian community located just north of Dallas in Richardson (400 N. Greenville Ave.). With large statues that greet you upon arrival and a plaza filled with specialty restaurants and shopping, this area is a must-see.

Dallas Asian Trade Market This expansive shopping destination north of Dallas (located along Old Denton Rd. at George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton) includes more than 20 individual shopping centers, each with their own unique line up of restaurants and shops, including Daiso, a Japanese retailer, and Sam Moon, a bustling accessories store that is well-known for its vast selection of jewelry, handbags and gifts. The area is also well known for its luxurious spas, including locals’ favorites King Spa & Sauna and Spa Castle. H-Mart, a mega store located in this area, includes several fashion and retail outposts as well as an expansive supermarket focused on traditional Asian foods.

DFW South Asian Film Festival Fall in love with cinema in a new way! Every year, the festival promotes the perspectives and voices of the South Asian community through film. The three-day event, held late winter/early spring, takes place at various locations in Dallas.

TASTES OF ASIAN DALLAS For hearty dumplings Indulge at Jeng Chi in Richardson. Pork, crab, beef, shrimp, chicken, vegetarian – you can get them steamed or boiled, and you can’t go wrong. Not into dumplings? The menu offers plenty of authentic dishes from China and Taiwan.

For dive bar and restaurant Head to Dan Sung Sa Korean Bar in North Dallas for traditional Korean Anju and Soju. Take advantage of their daily drink specials and check out the movie posters that decorate the interior – Dan Sung Sa is named after Korea’s first cinema house!

For authentic vegetarian Located inside the Hare Krishna Template in East Dallas, Kalachandji’s buffet features an array of rich Indian flavors. This is the longest serving vegetarian restaurant in Dallas!

For Japanese with a view Visit Tei-An in the Dallas Arts District, the authentic Japanese Soba House, home to Chef Teiichi Sakurai’s brilliant Omakase and one of the best rooftops in the city.

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