Legend, Laura Sullivan, and Wisdom (Photos: Michael Donahue)

Asian Night Market was a success, says Nhu Quynh Tran, president of the Vietnamese American Community (VAC), which has organized the market since 2023.

“I think it was a great success,” she says. “And it was heartwarming to see Memphis show up to support us despite the extreme heat.”

Temperature was in the 90s at the event, which was held July 19th outside at Agricenter International. “We had about 8,000 attendees.”

More than 100 vendors took part in the event, which included martial arts demonstrations, live music, and cultural dances from multiple backgrounds. “This year featured more vendors and activities for kids than the previous two years.”

Michael Donahue began his career in 1975 at the now-defunct Memphis Press-Scimitar and moved to The Commercial Appeal in 1984, where he wrote about food and dining, music, and covered social events until...