Asian American Expo 2026: K-Pop, Anime, and Lunar New Year Celebration in Pomona

Asian American Expo: A Lunar New Year Celebration

• 🏮 The 44th annual Asian-American Expo is described as the ultimate Lunar New Year celebration, taking place at the Pomona Fairplex.
• 🗓️ The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, running from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Exploring Diverse Attractions

• 🍜 Attendees can explore a variety of attractions, including Asian American Expo food, anime, video games, and collectible cards.
• 🎤 A significant highlight is the K-pop component, celebrating K-culture and its mainstream presence.

K-Pop Fan Culture and Kplayfest

• 앨범 Merchandise for K-pop fans includes albums, light sticks, photo cards, and photo card holders.
• 🎶 Kplayfest, a community-based K-pop convention, features live performances, games, scavenger hunts, and vendors.
• 🤝 Kplayfest offers a unique, fan-driven platform for networking and celebrating K-pop culture, distinct from label-run events.
• 🍜 Food items, such as branded noodles, are also part of the K-pop themed offerings.

Cultural Expansion and Community

• 🌍 There is a strong sense of pride in seeing Asian cultures expand in America, as noted by a K-pop journalist.
• 🌟 The expo provides a vibrant space for fans to connect and celebrate shared interests.