Your Guide to the First-Ever Rhythm & Roots Asian Festival + Night Market!

Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Families, Food & Drink, Members

Posted By , August 21, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, cuisine and community! The first-ever Rhythm & Roots Asian Festival + Night Market is lighting up Saskatoon and area on August 21 - 23, 2025 at 19 Glazier Road. Experience the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of Asia in one dynamic event that is free to attend!

From dazzling performances and mouthwatering Asian food to immersive activities, here is your guide to the ultimate experience at Rhythm & Roots 2025!

Stages that Slay

Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of live performances that blend traditional culture with modern swagger. Featured on the main indoor stage is the Kumintang Folkdance Group (KFE) captivating audiences with a suite of cultural dances from various regions of the Philippines. The main stage also features the power of Japanese drumming by Living Sky Taiko; high energy K-pop and Hip Hop including Flip Kidz; rhythm and vocals of local bands like Buttercream; plus performances by the Chinese Dance School, new artists and more!

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Festival Flavours

It wouldn’t be a party without food to bring people together. A variety of food and market vendors will be serving up authentic Asian eats, sweet treats and beverages. From traditional dishes like inihaw (Filipino BBQ pork on a stick) and takoyaki (fried octopus) to desserts like kakigori (Japanese shaved ice) and Dubai Chocolate Cake–a new take on the latest food trend. Whether you’re craving lumpia (Filipino egg rolls), Japanese sushi, or bubble tea, this is the event to come hungry.

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Game On

Connect with your friends, family or even meet someone new while playing a round of ping pong, mahjong, bingo or even pickleball. Love gaming? Try a virtual reality escape room or check out the Gamer’s Arcade and even sign up to play a Saturday tournament hosted by USask E-Sports Club. And there’s even something for the little ones at the Kidz Korner with crafts and more.

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Asian Arts & Culture

Explore the creative tribes at the R&R Art Gallery, shining a spotlight on local Asian artists. Take time to check out high-performance cars and bikes at Drift Alley that will show off the passion of Asian car culture enthusiasts. You also won’t want to miss the strength of Tadyakamo martial arts on the stage. And no Asian party is complete without a little karaoke and DJs spinning each night to a close.

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Whether you come for the food, the performances, the activities or for the community spirit, Rhythm & Roots promises something unforgettable for everyone!

_{^{Proudly brought to you by the Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatchewan (FILCAS) in partnership with the Saskatoon Japanese Association, University of Saskatchewan Japanese Students’ Association and the Filipino Heritage School. RnR-AsianFest.ca}}