A massive pop-up celebrating Asian culture with free activities is coming to downtown Montreal for four days

Time Out

20-05-2025

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event that brings together artisans, over 30 vendors, and lovers of Asian culture.
The ASIASIE Market celebrates Asian heritage and diversity through a vibrant marketplace of Asian goods at Time Out Market Montréal.
Featuring over 30 vendors from around all across the continent of Asia (Cambodia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and more), this market promotes cross-cultural understanding through artisans, exchanges and cultural activities.
Expect sake and tea workshops, an Asian traditional costume gathering, a Lion Dance performance and so much more!
Time Out Market Montréal 's dishes and drinks prepared by some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof.
When is the ASIASIE Market at Time Out Market Montréal?
Head downtown to Time Out Market Montréal from May 22 to 25, 2025 to experience this celebration of Asia and Montréal's cultural diversity as part of Asian Heritage Month.
What is the schedule for the ASIASIE Market?
Here is the schedule below:
Thursday, May 22
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: CBC Workshop: "How to Pitch to Media"
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremony and Portrait Studio: Attendees will have the opportunity to have their portrait taken by photographer Tim Chin during the opening ceremony.
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Sake Workshop bu Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké in Quebec)
Friday, May 23
1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.: Japanese Tea Workshop by Reina Sakao
7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.: Advanced Sake Workshop by Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké in
Quebec)
Saturday, May 24
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Asian Entrepreneurs and Creators in the Digital Age (YCPA)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m: Tea Workshop - Tasting of 20 Teas (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka, India) by Han Le (Thés Guru)
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Asian Traditional Costume Gathering
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Asian Open Mic
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Introduction to Sake Workshop by Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké
in Quebec)
Sunday, May 25
12:30 p.m.: Lion Dance by the Montreal Legacy Lion Dance & Wushu Team
1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m.: Roundtable: The Pitfalls of Cultural Appropriation (CBC)
1: p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Daruma painting workshop
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Maneki-neko painting workshop
What is ASIASIE Market?
Founded by Yasuko Tadokoro and Thien Vu Dang, ASIASIE is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing events with the mission to build social, economic, and cultural ties between Asia and Quebec, promoting exchange, discovery, and the celebration of Asian culture.
ASIASIE organizes a popular series of events celebrating Asian culture, including Japan Week, ASIASIE Market, YATAI MTL, POCHA MTL, and Ramen Ramen Fes.
Which vendors will be at ASIASIE Market?
Check out the amazing list here:
7Qiao studio, aecolyte, Alice & Theo, ArtsyTamiie, Atelier Tsubaki, Bangkok, BaoBao Playing Cards, Bask Hour, Black Daisies Jewelry, Bodhï Gourmet, Boutique Kodama, Boutique Meico, Calligraphie Maïka et Nijikai Saké, Chibi Chic, Dan Xie Cold Processed Soap, Em Bakehouse, Good Vibes Shop, Jus de Noix, KayTran Eyewear, Kimono Yuki, La brasserie San-Ô Saké inc., Le Rizen, Lotus Light Himalaya, Miya Candles, Paper and Rice Co., Pâtisserie Japonaise KotoAn Wagashi, Thé Sakao, Thés Guru, Café du Triangle D'Or.