The Southeast Asian Cultures Festival at the Grand Pagoda in Vincennes, street food and dance

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 27, 2026 at 06:20 p.m.
May 2–3, 2026, the Grande Pagode of Vincennes will host the Southeast Asian Cultures Festival, a free event that pairs gastronomy, performances and cultural discoveries in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes.

The Southeast Asian Cultures Festival 2026 makes its debut at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, on May 2 and 3, 2026. All weekend long, the event invites visitors to discover the cultural richness of this region through a program that is free and accessible to all.

The Southeast Asia Cultural Festival 2026 has announced its cancellation, with organizers explaining in a statement: "We regret to inform you that the event planned for May 2-3, held to raise funds for the construction of a pagoda, cannot go ahead as originally scheduled due to circumstances beyond our control. We recognize the importance of this event for our community and for a project that is very dear to us. We are doing everything possible to reschedule. This is only a postponement, and we hope to count on your presence and support at its next edition."

When it comes to flavors, several food stalls are putting the spotlight on Thai and Laotian street food, with a number of venues specialized in the genre. Case in point is the restaurant Origine Thai Food, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which will unveil its traditional specialties to food lovers.

The program of the Festival des Cultures d’Asie du Sud-Est 2026 also features a range of cultural activities, including traditional Thai and Laotian dances, live musical performances, and the iconic lion dance. A Buddhist religious ceremony is also planned, offering a glimpse into certain spiritual practices within this bucolic setting.

Designed as a moment of sharing and discovery, the festival welcomes both lovers of Asian cultures and the simply curious. The event is open to all, with activities from 10:30 to 20:00 on Saturday and from 10:30 to 19:00 on Sunday. Here you go for some wonderful cultural finds, with the family!

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