News; Asian Party are popular in today's society

Asia is the earth's largest continent and is home to 60 percent of the world's population. Asian movies, stores, and fashion styles are becoming more and more popular in today's society. An Asian or Oriental themed party is a great change of pace for your next get together. An Asian inspired theme party is a great way to implement the feel of the orient into being the main focus of the evening. It can encompass a culture, a region or a specific celebration. Treat your friends to an Asian theme dinner party complete with an Asian theme table. Asian minimalist decorations and culture can make for a relatively cheap party. So have fun!

Choose rich hues for your Asian party decorations. Deep reds and golds are common colors in Asian decor. Start with an Asian inspired centerpiece for your themed table. Place a simple, sleek vase made of clear glass in the center of the table. Choose a floral centerpiece featuring Asian flowers, such as gardenias, orchids and cherry blossoms. Lay out chopsticks instead of silverware. and decorate each place setting with a porcelain, crane-shaped chopstick rest. Stash some forks and knives in a nearby drawer in case your guests can't manage their food with Asian utensils. Serve the food on Asian-style plates if you have them. If not, use disposable plates with the yellow, red and gold color scheme of your decorations. Paper straws in the same hues can add a festive touch to your Asian party decor. The food on your buffet table is as much of a decoration as the plates they are served on. For appetizers, stock up on foods from Asia: sushi, edamame, kebabs and spring rolls are popular Oriental snacks. Your party favors can double as decor and showcase your Asian decorating theme. Consider tea ceremony, flower arranging or even calligraphy for party activities. Putting decorations with Asian writing, as well as the popular cherry blossom decor, will help guests recognize the theme and get in the mood right away.

When planning your party, you'll want to look at decor, food and themes that bring out the far east in everybody. Bring a touch of the East to your party with Asian decorations. Burn some Asian-inspired incense to entice the olfactory senses with a rich and soothing aroma.