Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Knox Asian Festival Knox Asian Festival ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Green Tea Ceremony at University of Tennessee](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/green-tea-ceremony-at-university-of-tennessee/) - [Foreign Minister's Commendation Ceremony](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/foreign-ministers-commendation-ceremony/) - [Congratulations](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/congratulations/) - [Japanese New year 2025](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/japanese-new-year-2025/) - [Birthday Ball Gettysvue](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/birthday-ball-gettysvue/) - [Kumi Alderman Joins Leadership Knoxville Class of 2025](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/kumi-alderman-joins-leadership-knoxville-class-of-2025/) - [Muroran Sister City from Japan came to visit Knoxville - October 27th - November 2nd, 2024](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/muroran-sister-city-from-japan-came-to-visit-knoxville-october-27th-november-2nd-2024/) - [Muroran City Delegation visited Knoxville - October 27th - Oct 31st 2024](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/muroran-city-delegation-visited-knoxville/) - [Knox Asian Festival Wins 2024 Iris Award - Stars of Industry](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/knox-asian-festival-wins-2024-iris-award-stars-of-industry/) - [Met Hiroshima City Mayor Kazumi Matsui](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/met-hiroshima-city-mayor-kazumi-matsui/) - [Iwakuni City Mayor Fukuda Welcomed Mayor Kincannon](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/iwakuni-city-mayor-fukuda-welcomed-mayor-kincannon/) - [Dassai Sake Factory Visitation](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/dassai-sake-factory-visitation/) - [Welcome Events at the Muroran City](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/welcome-events-at-the-muroran-city/) - [Kaisei Gakuin (High School) invited us for impact report meeting for their visit to Knoxville](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/kaisei-gakuin-high-school-invited-us-for-impact-report-meeting-for-their-visit-to-knoxville/) - [Muroran Chamber of Commerce Meeting](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/muroran-chamber-of-commerce-meeting/) - [Delegation trip to Sister City Muroran City in Japan with City Mayor Kincannon and her family](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/delegation-trip-to-sister-city-muroran-city-in-japan-with-city-mayor-kincannon-and-her-family/) - [Muroran Sister City High School students exchange program](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/03/muroran-sister-city-high-school-students-exchange-program/) - [Tea Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/tea-ceremony-ribbon-cutting/) - [Best Event Award](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/best-event-award/) - [New Years' Events](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/new-years-events/) - [Spingle Company from Japan](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/spingle-company-from-japan/) - [Sister City : CB Middle School Home Stay Program](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/sister-city-cb-middle-school-home-stay-program/) - [Partnership with School of Interior Architecture College of Architecture and Design University of Tennessee](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/partnership-with-school-of-interior-architecture-college-of-architecture-and-design-university-of-tennessee/) - [Knoxville History & Downtown introduction Tour](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/knoxville-history-downtown-introduction-tour/) - [Meeting with the Consul-General Yoichi Matsumoto](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/meeting-with-the-consul-general-yoichi-matsumoto/) - [Sushi Making Class with Bearden High School](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/sushi-making-class-with-bearden-high-school/) - [Meeting With Knox County Mayor Jacobs](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/meeting-with-knox-county-mayor-jacobs/) - [Moon Viewing Festival in Nashville at Cheekwood Garden](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/moon-viewing-festival-in-nashville-at-cheekwood-garden/) - [Japan Showcase Origami Workshop in Maryville College](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/japan-showcase-origami-workshop-in-maryville-college/) - [Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville VIP Luncheon](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/consulate-general-of-japan-in-nashville-vip-luncheon/) - The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville will continue to participate in various local events and activities with Japanese companies in its jurisdiction. - [Peace Lantern Ceremony 2023](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/08/peace-lantern-ceremony-2023/) - [The Superlative Artistry of Japan Opening Ceremony](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/07/the-superlative-artistry-of-japan-opening-ceremony/) - [Outreach Program at World's Fair Park](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/07/outreach-program-at-worlds-fair-park/) - [July 4th Celebration](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/07/july-4th-celebration/) - [Outreach Program at University of Tennessee](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/outreach-program-at-university-of-tennessee/) - [Outreach Program at the Private School](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/05/outreach-program-at-the-private-school/) - [Taste of Asia](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/05/taste-of-asia/) - [Knox County Meeting & Future Plans](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/05/knox-county-meeting-future-plans/) - I was happy to hear that the Education budget went up in the plan for Knox County! We told Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk about the Japan outreach program - [Local Primary School - Japan Outreach Program](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/04/local-primary-school-japan-outreach-program/) - Ms.Melinda invited us to introduce Japanese Arts and Culture to her class! We taught how to make Sumo origami, Shamisen, and Mochi tuki (Pounding Sweet rice) - [Knox City Meeting](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/04/knox-city-meeting/) - We recently attended the City of Knoxville Meeting downtown, where City Mayor Kinncannon unveiled the proposed budget of $559.5 million dollars. - [Cherry Blossom Festival in Nashville](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/04/cherry-blossom-festival-in-nashville/) - Our J-Tomo group went to Nashville to cook Japanese Onigiri and Asian corn dogs. We promoted the 10th Knox Asian Festival and Japanese Foods. It was a fun day! - [International Festival at West Hills Elementary School](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/03/international-festival-at-west-hills-elementary-school/) - J-Tomo Group went to Teach Japanese calligraphy. We also made Onigiri for the students to taste. Some of the students came back 3 times. They must like it! - [Japanese Business Roundtable](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/japanese-business-roundtable/) - Japanese Business Roundtable connected UT campus leaders with industry leaders from Japanese companies across Tennessee. We also got to see Neyland Stadium! - [International Festival at Oak Ridge Children's Museum](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/international-festival-at-oak-ridge-children-museum/) - The Annual International Festival in Oak Ridge features a variety of world cultures through performances, food, crafts, children’s activities, and more. - [Emperors Birthday Party in Nashville TN](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/emperors-birthday-party-in-nashville-tn/) - The Asian Culture Center of TN was invited to the Emperor’s Birthday party in Nashville. Our crew wore kimonos and met with the General Consul of Japan. - [Farragut High School Asian Club](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/farragut-high-school-asian-club/) - Kumi and Dr. Eda went to the Asian Club at Farragut High School to do a Mochi Tuki demo event. We made Kinako mochi, Shouyu mochi, Anko mochi! - [Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/appalachia-a-southeastern-wind-symphony/) - We have partnered with the Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony for Bookmarks from Japan Concert. Thank you to Director Logan Campbell for inviting us! - [A Visit to Iwakuni City, Japan](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/a-visit-to-iwakuni-city-japan/) - I met with Mayor Fukuda in Iwakuni City, Japan. Mayor Fukuda has shared with me his vision of Tourism for Iwakuni City, and the building of the Kintai Bridge. - [Visit to Sister City Muroran in Hokaido Japan](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/visit-to-sister-city-muroran-in-hokaido-japan/) - Muroran is a beautiful city with many good foods and kind people! We got to visit famous curry ramen and yakitori restaurants and met with City Mayor Aoyama. - [Dinner With Consul-General of Japan in Nashville, Yoichi Matsumoto](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/12/dinner-with-consul-general-of-japan-in-nashville-yoichi-matsumoto/) - Consul-General of Japan in Nashville, Yoichi Matsumoto, invited Executive Director Kumi Alderman and her husband to his house for dinner. - [Executive Director Kumi Alderman Received the Certificate of Commendation](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/executive-director-kumi-alderman-received-the-certificate-of-commendation/) - On 11/20/2018, Consul-General Kobayashi presented the Certificate of Commendation to Ms. Kumi Alderman, Executive Director of the Asian Culture Center of TN - [Asian Culture Center of TN](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/asian-culture-center-of-tn/) - [Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/consulate-general-of-japan-in-nashville-2024-knox-asian-festival/) - [KnoxNews](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/knoxnews/) - [10News](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/10news-knox-asian-festival-returns-to-downtown-knoxville/) - [10News](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/10news-knoxville-asian-festival-returning-to-worlds-fair-park-over-the-weekend-with-plenty-of-food-a-parade-and-ninja-group/) - [10News](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/10news-ut-students-build-and-donate-tea-house/) - [KnoxNews](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/02/knoxnews-university-of-tennessee-students-build-green-tea-ceremony-house-for-knox-asian-festival/) - [A Heartfelt Thank You!](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/a-heartfelt-thank-you/) - [Celebrating 35 Years of Sister City Friendship!](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/01/celebrating-35-years-of-sister-city-friendship/) - [Featured in Chugoku Japanese Newspaper](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/06/featured-in-chugoku-japanese-newspaper/) - [Celebrating the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/celebrating-the-250th-marine-corps-birthday-ceremony/) - [Appreciation for Your Continued Support](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/11/appreciation-for-your-continued-support/) - [Moon Viewing Festival at the beautiful Cheekwood Garden](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/10/tennessee-arts-commission-meeting/) - [Tennessee Arts Commission Meeting](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/tennessee-arts-commission-meeting-2/) - [35th Anniversary of DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee in Maryville](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/09/35th-anniversary-of-denso-manufacturing-tennessee-in-maryville/) - [Excellence Awards: Community Leadership Award](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/08/excellence-awards-community-leadership-award/) - [Knoxville Asian Festival returns for 12th year in a row](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/08/knoxville-asian-festival-returns-for-12th-year-in-a-row/) - [A Feast for the Senses: 2025 Knox Asian Festival in Photos](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/08/a-feast-for-the-senses-2025-knox-asian-festival-in-photos/) - [Sumo wrestling, K-pop dancing, Kendo and more to see at Knox Asian Fest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/08/sumo-wrestling-k-pop-dancing-kendo-and-more-to-see-at-knox-asian-fest/) - 2025 Knoxville Asian Festival ## Pages - [HOME Page](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/) - The Asian Culture Center of Knoxville, TN, provides outreach programs for K-12 schools and universities. We also host community events promoting cultural peace - [HOME Page](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/) - The Asian Culture Center of Knoxville, TN, provides outreach programs for K-12 schools and universities. We also host community events promoting cultural peace - [Performance Schedule](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/schedule/) - 200 angklung Music concert which you can join us to play, Cosplay contest, Thailand Famous singer Suracahi Sombatcharoen show, Japanese Drum, Harp, Flute more - [Sponsor](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/sponsor/) - The Knox Asian Festival appreciates and relies upon the gracious financial and in-kind support from our sponsors. Learn the benefits of becoming a sponsor! - [Festival Maps](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/festival-maps/) - View Maps for the Festival Vendors, Food, Performances, Activities, & More! Also view maps for parking in the City of Knoxville. We can't wait to see you there! - [Commercial Vendors](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/commercial-vendors/) - [Food Vendors](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/food-vendors/) - The Knox Asian Festival offers so many authentic dishes from a wide variety of Asian cultures to try! Everything from traditional cuisines to new twists! - [Commercial Vendor Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/commercial-vendor-application/) - Interested in being a Commercial Vendor for the upcoming Knoxville Asian Festival in World's Fair Park? Submit this application to join the event! - [Newsletters](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/newsletters/) - Read Our Newsletters from 2019 & Onward from the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee! They include updates on events, community involvement, festivals, & more - [Our Committee](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/about/our-team/) - Meet Our Committee Members! They work diligently to ensure the success of our events and outreach year-round. Please contact us if you have questions! - [Passport Program Activities](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/passport-program-activities/) - The Annual Knox Asian Festival will offer a wide variety of Activities, Performances, Foods, & More! Embark on an adventure of discovery - [Applications](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/) - Apply to be a vendor, food vendor, performer or volunteer for the Knox Asian Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee! - [Food Vendor Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/food-vendor-application/) - Interested in being a Food Vendor for the upcoming Knox Asian Festival? Please fill out the application on this page! We look forward to working with you. - [Poster Contest Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/) - Each year, we accept entries to determine our poster design for the Knoxville Asian Festival! To each artist that submits: thank you for sharing your work - [2026 Poster Contest Thank You Page](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2026-poster-contest/2026-poster-contest-thank-you-page/) - Thank you for voting! We can’t wait to share the winning design with you and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Knoxville Asian Festival. - [Executive Director Diary](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/about/executive-director-diary/) - Our Executive Director, Kumi Alderman, has a dream of establishing an Asian Culture Center in Knoxville to provide educational outreach programs to schools. - [2023 Gallery](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/2023-gallery/) - View Photos & Read Recaps of the 10th Annual Knox Asian Festival! The event had over 50,000 visitors and included cuisine, performances & more from across Asia - [2024 Gallery](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/2024-gallery/) - [Press](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/press/) - Read articles & press releases about the Knox Asian Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee! This annual event is held at World's Fair Park - [Media & History](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/) - [Info](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/) - Get more information about the Knox Asian Festival - schedule of performances, activities, list of vendors, food vendors and more! - [Country Booth Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/country-booth-application/) - [Volunteer Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/volunteer-application/) - Interested in being a volunteer for the upcoming Knox Asian Festival? Fill out the form on this page to join us! Thank you for your interest. - [Performers Application](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/performers-application/) - Interested in performing at the upcoming Knoxville Asian Festival? Please read the information and fill out the form on this page! - [Impact Report](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/about/impact-report/) - Review the Impact Report from the Knox Asian Festival, presented on Feb 9th, 2021. Learn more about making a donation, or download the PowerPoint - [Outreach Program](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/info/outreach-program/) - From festival planning to tutoring students to community involvement, the Asian Cultural Center of Tennessee aims to foster a growing community of cultures - [Contact](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/contact/) - Please call ‪(865) 408-8129‬, email info@knoxasianfestival.com, or fill out the form on this page to get in touch with us! Looking forward to hearing from you. - [2025 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2025-poster-contest/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/about/privacy-policy/) - Knox Asian Festival Statement of Privacy Knox Asian Festival is committed to protecting your privacy. This Statement of Privacy applies to Knox Asian Festival Web site and governs data collection and usage at all Knox Asian Festival sites and services; it does not apply to other online or offline sites, products or services. The Knox - [2024 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2024-poster-contest/) - [2023 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2023-poster-contest/) - Thank you to everyone who submitted! Review the entries to our 2023 Poster Contest and cast your vote for your favorite design for posters, t-shirts, etc! - [2022 Gallery](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/2022-gallery/) - View a selection of photos from the Knox Asian Festival, where each participating country/region showcases its unique music, dance, food, fashion, and more! - [2019 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2019-poster-contest/) - Congratulations Yi-Chen and Chiao-An Hsieh for winning the Poster Contest! 2nd place was Yachi Yang. 3rd place was Maribel Frasure. Thank you to all entrants! - [Blog](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/blog/) - View blog posts & video content from The Asian Culture of Tennessee! Our goal is to make East TN a cultural hub for residents & visitors. - [2022 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/poster-contest-2022/) - View the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners of our 2022 Poster Contest, as well as other entrants' work. The winning design will be featured on our 2022 t-shirts! - [2019 Gallery](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/2019-gallery/) - A selection of photos from the Knox Asian Festival, where each participating country/region showcases its unique music, dance, food, fashion, and more! - [About](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/about/) - At the Knox Asian Festival, each participating country/region showcases its unique music, dance, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products. - [Raffle](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/raffle/) - [Kids Entrepreneur Program](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/applications/kids-entrepreneur-program/) - [2026 Poster Contest](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/poster-contest-application/2026-poster-contest/) - [Sponsor Thank You Page](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/sponsor/sponsor-thank-you-page/) - Thank You for Your Support! Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the Knoxville Asian Festival! To complete your sponsorship, please either mail a check to the Asian Culture Center (address below) OR complete payment via PayPal. Pay Via Check Please mail the check to: Asian Culture Center of TNPO BOX 31793Knoxville, TN - [2025 Gallery](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/media-history/2025-gallery/) ## Categories - [Executive Director Diary](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/category/executive-director-diary/) - [Mana's Diary](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/category/manas-diary/) - [Press](https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/category/press/)