Asia World Market holds grand opening celebration

by Laura Seewoester

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The store has what seems like everything and more to cook all walks of Asian cuisine.

After our very own Minnie Payne wrote about Plano’s new Asia World Market, I thought I would check out their grand opening shindig. The ceremonies included speeches by owner Eric Chen, Plano Mayor Pat Evans, and Addison Mayor Joe Chow. Many comments were made about the rain, which may have brought the whole ceremony inside, but is considered a sign of prosperity and good fortune in Asian culture. After the speeches, formalities and ribbon cutting, Kung Fu performances were presented by J.K. Wong Kung Fu Tai Chi Academy followed by a traditional dragon dance, and a lion dance team. Following the ceremonies, the lions danced throughout the store aisles.

In addition to the grand opening festivities, the store itself was packed with shoppers. The store has what seems like everything and more to cook all walks of Asian cuisine, although I did feel a little bad for the live soft shell turtles with the little pig noses they had for sale. Even if you are not well versed in the ways of Asian cooking, the store has something for everyone.