We are excited to announce the upcoming MARA Annual GALA to be held on September 21, 2025.
This year, we have a brand new theme featuring "Asian Food Festival" with family driven, kid friendly activities. We want to not only bring together the Asian restaurants and service providers, but also families in the Asian food loving community. Looking to have a fun time for all.
Additional GALA features include:
- Speakers: As customary, we will be inviting guest speakers to share their insight, which heightens our relevance and always anchors our event solidly in the tide of time.
- Food Vendors: We are calling on Asian restaurants to partake in our event. Provide some easy-to-handle foods, nonetheless tasty, and get exposure for your businesses. More importantly, catch the "Chi" sprouted by this event and ride the wave of growth. For more information on having a food stall, please contact: info@ma-ara.org; Tel:774-315-0133
- Sponsor Booths: We invite our sponsors to join us in the event with a booth. It's a great opportunity to introduce your service and products to the restaurant owners and attract new customers. Enjoy promotional venues including the MARA website, the program book, and more, as prescribed. For more information about gala sponsorship and booth, please contact: info@ma-ara.org; Tel:774-315-0133
- Performances: Carefully selected performances will add to the celebratory spectacularity.
Last but not least, the Taste of Asia Photo Contest will have its award ceremony at this event. There will be prizes, giveaways and a lot of fun.
Invitation from The CO-presidents
2025 Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association (MARA) Annual Gala
The 2025 Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association (MARA) Annual Gala is upon us. We cordially invite restaurant owners, business partners, related organizations, and friends to come together to foster the development of the Asian restaurant industry.
This annual gala is an important platform for networking, sharing experiences, showcasing innovations, and inspiring collaborations. Whether you are a longtime supporter or a new member of our community, we hope to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your contributions and support, and look forward to future collaborations.
MARA is a non-profit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is a platform connecting Asian restaurant members with professional service providers as well as relevant governmental entities to enhance communication, collaboration, and benefit the food industry.
Founded in 2018, MARA formed a partnership with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) in 2020. The official launch party took place in 2021 with over 400 guests in attendance. Since then, the association has held multiple educational business seminars, regional round table events, job fairs, in addition to the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Annual Gala Meetings.
This year, MARA has spearheaded and co-hosted the Taste of Asia Photo Contest with the Boston Chinese Photography Association (BCPA), the award ceremony of which will take place on the MARA Gala stage, witnessed by all.
The 2025 Annual Gala Celebration at Kowloon Restaurant will bring the MARA team together with new and existing members, sponsors, partner organizations, and guests to celebrate the industry's progress and plan for future growth.
The guest speakers will be announced in the near future. With music, entertainment, delicious catering by participating food vendors, MARA's signature mooncakes, and specially family-driven activities, as well as the award ceremony for the photography contest, it will be a memorable event for you.
Let's look forward to it together and see you on September 21st!
Sincerely,
Ticket Prices: For Business Program + Lunch
$50/Person with advance registration, $65 at the door. MARA member receives two complimentary tickets. Additional ticket is $50 each.
Ticket Details:
- Ticket includes entrance to the inner VIP circle, priority seating near the stage ( speeches & networking, live performances
- “Taste of Asia” Photo Contest awards), as well as a lunch box featuring multi-culture flavorful offerings
- General Admission- FREE
For visiting all the food vendors & play games . Enjoy delicious food from local restaurants and fun games for all ages.
Purchase Tickets:
Online:
https://ma-ara.org/registration.html
Ticket Locations:
- Genki Ya, 232 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
- Boston Soup Dumplings, 113 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134
- Dagu Rice Noodle, 663 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170
- Sichuan Palace, 7 Summer St #17-18, Chelmsford. MA 01824
Sponsorship
The MARA Annual Gala presents an exceptional opportunity for networking, forging valuable connections, and showcasing your products and services to a highly relevant and engaged audience. The Gala attracts a diverse audience, including restaurant industry owners and operators, vendors and suppliers, affiliated members, businesses, and organizations interested in supporting and collaborating with the Asian restaurant industry.
We offer various sponsorship levels carefully designed to meet your specific objectives and budget. Each level provides an array of increasing benefits, recognition, and exclusive privileges for your brand.
The benefits of Sponsorship:
- Brand Exposure: Amplify your brand's visibility across multiple media platforms, including event promotions, social media campaigns, press releases, and our association's website.
- Promotional Opportunities: Showcase your products, services, or initiatives through various promotional channels during the event, such as signage, branding materials, product displays, and engaging demonstrations.
- Networking: Connect with influential stakeholders, industry professionals, and potential business partners during the event, fostering valuable relationships and unlocking new collaboration opportunities.
- Logo and Recognition: Enjoy prominent logo placement and recognition in our program book, ensuring your brand stands out and receives acknowledgment for its unwavering support.
- Stage Acknowledgment: Be recognized from the stage during the event program, highlighting your commitment to the Asian restaurant industry and your invaluable contribution to the association.
- Complimentary Event Tickets: Receive complimentary tickets to the MARA Annual Gala, allowing you and your esteemed guests to attend and relish the spectacular event.
Download the
complete spensorship package to learn more:
English Version /
Chinese Version
Become a sponsor:
Option #1: Fill out the sponsorship form and make the payment online:
https://ma-ara.org/gala-sponsorship.html
Option #2: Download the sponsorship sheet, fill out and mail it with a check:
English Version /
Chinese Version
Please make the check payable to “MARA”, and mail to:
MARA (Huiming Guo)
20 Walnut Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
Thank you very much for your support!
Food Vendors
Join us for this exciting community event featuring food vendors, games, live performances, and the “Taste of Asia” Photo Contest awards. Showcase your delicious Asian dishes to a lively crowd of families, food lovers, and potential new customers!
Vendor Fee: $100 per stall – includes:
- Access to electricity and water
- Prime spot in a high-traffic area
- Your logo featured in event promotions
Requirement: All vendors must provide a valid food service permit/certificate when registering.
Spots are limited — reserve yours by Friday, September 12!
Become Food Vendors now : https://ma-ara.org/food-vendor-registration.html
Contact
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us:
By Phone: 617-331-3012（Andy）
By Email: info@ma-ara.org /
