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Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Cathy Pacter builds a toolbox with the help of Home Depot volunteer John Kinder during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.

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Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Cathy Pacter builds a toolbox with the help of Home Depot volunteer John Kinder during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.

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  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff John Wai Kung Fu Academy's dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Martin Dvorok, center, an instructor with John Wai Kung Fu Academy, leads the dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Melody Cooke, left, and Chloe Zhu, right, place a dragon for people to get their picture with during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Nia Collins, 7, left, watches a martial arts demonstration with her father Nolan, left, during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the Korean Community Church of Venice prepare for their performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kara Bittner of John Wai Kung Fu Academy, does last minute rehearsal before a performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff The Dragon from John Wai Kung Fu Academy begins to march around the roundabout during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Visitors sample a variety of Asian food during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Thousand came out for the music, food, and games during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Gwyne Thrusso of the Korean School of Venice performs for patrons during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The John Wai Kung Fu Academy performs a Lion Dance and martial arts demonstration for patrons of the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Patrons could enjoy a variety of Asian cuisine including Teryaki Chicken Kabobs from the Korean American Baptist Church in Ft. Myers during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Khwan Sawai of Naples talks with employees of Fuji Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro as she order food during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Winning raffle numbers are written down for various prizes during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Justin Wang helps Mei Wozniak pull winning raffle numbers from a bucket during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Members of the Korean School of Venice perform for patrons during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Members of the Korean School of Venice perform for patrons during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Dancers of the Philippine Performing Arts Company of Tampa perform a dance without spilling liquid from a glass during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The John Wai Kung Fu Academy performs a Lion Dance and martial arts demonstration for patrons of the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Miaee Kim of the Korean School of Venice takes pictures of her schools performers during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Patrons watch as the John Wai Kung Fu Academy performs a Lion Dance and martial arts demonstration during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The John Wai Kung Fu Academy performs a Lion Dance and martial arts demonstration for patrons of the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Hanna Bae of the Korean School of Venice performs for patrons during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Dancers of the Philippine Performing Arts Company of Tampa perform a dance for patrons of the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Cathy Pacter builds a toolbox with the help of Home Depot volunteer John Kinder during the 8th annual Asia Fest in celebration of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year held at the Mercato on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Naples Asian Professionals Association, Inc., featured a variety of Asian cuisine and vendors, as well as a full line-up of Asian professional and local cultural performances.

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