""We realized there were so many Asian American creatives around us, and we're all spread out in different parts of the industry," Chin said. "So I wanted to create a space that brings us all together.""
""We've had to be really creative as we work with each other and fundraise," Chin shared. "It's easy to just throw your hands up and say, 'Well, the world's not for people like us anymore,' and not do anything about it. But [at the festival] everyone's energy is like, 'Okay, how can we make this w"
Ben Chin and Fred Hua met through a music festival four years ago and shared a vision for the Asian American creative community in New York City. They, along with organizers Rita Chan and Justina Nguyen, launched the NYC Mid-Autumn Fest as an annual gathering and artisan market to build community while celebrating the Harvest Moon. Local artists sold handmade zines, mooncake-shaped candles and Filipino banana ketchup, while food vendors offered hand-pulled noodles, summer rolls and Indian mithai. Activities included free Muay Thai classes and painting workshops. The not-for-profit festival directed this year’s profits to Meals for Unity, which provides meals to the elderly across the city.
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