"Opened in 2014, Salt Lake City's Chinatown has become a community hub for restaurants, shops and events."
The Chinatown festivals draw an array of local music and dance performers.
The festival energy is high as performers take to the floor.
Salt Lake-based community group Kenshin Taiko performs on traditional Japanese taiko drums.
"Adults and children alike delighted in the Lion Dance at the annual Lunar New Year Festival and the finale included a grand fireworks display."
"The anchor to the Chinatown complex, the supermarket prides itself on bringing in products and produce from across Asia, including Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, China and more."
Visitors to the Chinatown Supermarket can delight in over 6,000 products unique to Asian countries.
Owner Andrew So also touts the store-made goods, like the Hong Kong Sesame Balls made with a red bean paste.
Roast duck on display among the prepared foods.
"Purveyors like Mr. Rice, 85C Bakery Cafe and SanFran Burritos are but three of the restaurants that beckon Chinatown visitors with innovative and decorative eats."
"A visit to Salt Lake City's Chinatown is sure to be met with unique sights, sounds and eats. "
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