Authentic Asian cuisine, music and performances will encompass Risman Plaza for Asian Fest on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.

“Asian Fest will be a fun and educational event open to all students,” said Effie Tsengas, the communications and marketing director for the College of the Arts.

A variety of food from countries such as Taiwan, Korea and Japan will be available to sample, and students can watch a live sushi chef demonstration.

The event will feature live entertainment from the Kent State Wind and Thai Ensembles, and a finale performance featuring the Yin Tang Dance Company, Tsengas said.

Asian Fest will be free for all students and is hosted by Kent State’s College of the Arts.

For more information on Asian Fest, visit http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/.

Contact Kaitlin Siegel at [email protected].