# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am
- **Event Description**: 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing momentum, adventure, and success.

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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hot-springs-national-park/2026-east-meets-west-of-arkansas-lunar-new-year-luncheon/200029652813238
- **Event Categories**: chinese-new-year, art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hot Springs National Park
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DoubleTree Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR)
- **lat**: 34.44367
- **long**: -93.08949
- **full address**: DoubleTree Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR), 2395 Higdon Ferry Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913-9655, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon being held?
  - **A:** 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am at DoubleTree Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR), 2395 Higdon Ferry Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913-9655, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon?
  - **A:** 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon is organized by Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hot Springs National Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 "East Meets West" of Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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