 | This celebration of Asian culture presents over 30 different events with performers from all over Asia. The kathakali theatre company will open the festival at the Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya on the 16th, famous their elaborate and colourful makeup and costumes. Pakistani bhangra-pop star Abrar-ul Haq will be playing a concert at the CCCB with Leonard Eto bringing a percussion band all the way from Japan with the Chinese folk rock group Shan Ren Band also appearing. This is also your chance to enjoy some Asian cuisine and traditional sports events. The end of the festival coincides with the Mercé and the festival contributes a distinctly Asian flavour to the celebrations on the 26th with a parade with traditional costumes. |