HOT POT
AN ALL-ASIAN VARIETY SHOWCASE
HOT POT is an annual showcase that features an all-Asian cast with talents based in various performing art disciplines. The first showcase was created by Elle Lixir in May 2023 as a way to create a community with likeminded Asian diaspora artists and performers.
The 2024 HOT POT Showcase happened on Saturday, May 25th, 2024
at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen St, Halifax).
Please stay tuned for updates about HOT POT 2025 which will be planned for late May 2025.
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Photos from Hot Pot by Ish Aquino Photography, May 2023.
Community & Activism
The core mission of HOT POT goes beyond mere entertainment; it serves as a medium to present individuals of Asian descent as multifaceted beings rather than reducing them solely to their cultural heritage. Through a deliberate emphasis on featuring predominantly Asian performers, the show seeks to dismantle preconceived notions and foster a broader understanding of the diverse experiences and talents within the Asian community.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was horrified witnessing the rise of anti-Asian sentiment across North America. Though racism has always existed, I began to reflect on my own existence and experiences living in the predominantly white cultural landscape of Nova Scotia, Canada. As a performer and a producer, I began to realize the importance of continually showing up, representing Asians, and challenging stereotypes through my own artistry and existence."
~Elle Lixir, creator of HOT POT: An All-Asian Variety Showcase
"It’s been tough finding the right community in Atlantic Canada, especially being a queer Asian immigrant. This all Asian showcase isn’t just us performing a number. It’s individuals coming together with shared experience, performing in the name of representation in the maritimes. Representation truly matters."
~Simon Yap, performer at HOT POT (quote from May, 2023)
"Asians are very much the minority where I live. Tonight, I will get to meet fellow artists and performers with those shared experience for the first time. I'm gonna get emotional."
~Aiya Xiaoxin, performer at HOT POT (quote from their Instagram story about the inaugural showcase on May 27, 2023)
"I'm so happy Hot Pot is back!! Its one year mark is the perfect time to have the show again, and its not just any other show. This show is personal to Elle— its a piece of her heart giving deserved space to Asian and South Pacific performers, and in giving them that space, it becomes personal to those performers as well. To perform something for themselves celebrating: 'I am here. I exist. This is me.' And, for the audience who is predominately white folks: it's education that our city/province/country is blessed with so so so many Asian and South Pacific performers and producers that not only deserve to be front and centre when they traditionally have not, but deserve to be included in the conversation when funding is being handed out for future projects. Hot Pot is back right when it should be."
~Stoo Metz / Buster Price, local photographer, performer, and ally since the inaugural Hot Pot (quote from April, 2024)
Sponsors & Supporters
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We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors who have partnered with us to help make HOT POT 2024 possible. Their support not only helps bring this vibrant celebration of Asian talent to life but also underscores their commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
Through their contributions, our sponsors play a pivotal role in empowering Asian artists, challenging stereotypes, and promoting understanding and unity. We are proud to showcase their logos and thank them for their dedication and support.
Wish to Support?
HOT POT is actively seeking sponsors who share our passion for celebrating Asian talent and culture, and promoting diversity and inclusion. By joining us as a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to align your brand with a meaningful cause, engage with a diverse audience, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting artistic expression and community empowerment. Your sponsorship will not only contribute to the success of HOT POT but also help advance vital conversations surrounding racial diversity, representation, and understanding.
Contact us to explore sponsorship opportunities and become a valued partner in our mission to create a more inclusive and vibrant cultural landscape.