2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon
Schedule
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am
UTC-06:00Location
DoubleTree Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR) | Hot Springs National Park, AR
In this spirit, the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) invites you to join us in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The "East Meets West" (EMW) of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon is our largest annual in-person gathering, bringing together representatives of the business and Asian communities to enjoy festivities and showcase Arkansas-Asia ties.
Program highlights include:
- Announcement of the winner of the 2026 Business of the Year Award, which spotlights Asian heritage and business excellence
- Silent auction, featuring items and experiences donated by Arkansas businesses and artists
- "Keynote Address on "Arkansas in the Global Market" by Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce of Arkansas
- Remarks by Honorary Guest Longhua Xu, renowned artist and sculptor
- Chado — Japanese Tea Ceremony presented by The Tea Horse
For more info, visit our event webpage at: https://givebutter.com/c/2026EMW
Where is it happening?
DoubleTree Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR), 2395 Higdon Ferry Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913-9655, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:

















