[NEohioPAL] Press: 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival: The Cultural Event for All!

[Johnny Wu]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Yin Tang

Phone: 330.990.8702

Email: yintang at clevelandasianfestival.org

 

 

2011 Cleveland Asian Festival: The Cultural Event for All!

Celebrating May's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

 

(Cleveland, OH 5/6/2011) In celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month in May, the Asian community in Northeast Ohio is putting together an
extravaganza cultural experience that you can't miss: the 2nd Annual
Cleveland Asian Festival, a two days weekend of fun for the entire family,
it is free and open to the public on May 21-22, 2011. 

 

Cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, children's activities,
merchandises and informational booths, authentic Asian cuisine, health
pavilion with free screening, trolley tours and fun competitions. Cleveland
Asian Festival has everything for everyone:

 

Two outdoor stages (CPP and PNC stages) will feature different performances
taking you on a diverse journey across Asia: Lion and Dragon Dances, Martial
Arts, Traditional Asian Fashions, Taiko Drums, Cleveland comedian Jaya
Bidari - India's Funniest Mom in America, Dancing, and many others.
Headlining performances on stage is NBC's "Last Comic Standing" Original
Winner, Vietnamese comedian Dat Phan, whom will captivate the audience on
Saturday!

 

Games, inflatable Sumo Wrestling, an inflatable bounce house and giant
slide, Asian crafts, Dance Dance Revolutions, and prizes for parents looking
for activities for the children will all be part of  the festival. While in
the area, give Caf the panda a big hug!  Panda's are shy, and Caf is
especially elusive. He has been sighted at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day
Parade, walk the runway at the Kent State Fashion Show, and played
basketball at Cleveland State University. Now Caf the panda will interact
with visitors giving the children a weekend they can't forget!

 

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience authentic Asian cuisine at
the festival's food court, sample food from over a dozen of style such as
Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Himalayan/Nepalese , Cambodian,
Philippines, Northern India, and many other countries.  A delightful
cultural tour through ethnic food and drinks within one location. 

 

Scroll through over 100+ booths of  merchandises, informational or cultural
displays at the World Market, exhibitors include Asian clothing, jewelry,
handbags and other accessories, souvenirs, social service agencies and
exhibitors throughout. Meet and Greet with movie star at The Event booth
with actress Yin Chang, "Mei Kwan" in Walt Disney's current movie now in
theatre,  PROM.  Ms. Chang is most recognized for her role as 'Nelly Yuki'
on CW's Gossip Girl. Chang has also appeared on NBC's Law & Order: SVU and
Law & Order: Criminal Intent and ABC's Six Degrees. Also at the Japanese
Association of Northeast Ohio (JANO) booth, support their effort in raising
funds for Japan Disaster Relief.

 

Free health screenings will be back inside the Asia Plaza. With physicians
readily to assist from the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals,
MetroHealth, and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. The Health Pavilion
will provide free screenings such as children's blood lead levels, bone
density, cholesterol, and glucose.  For feminine concerns, there will also
be mammograms by appointment only.  There will also be free health talks
scheduled and bilingual interpreters available to assist in translations. 

 

The Eating competitions are back! The festival will include on Saturday at
5:00pm, the Samosa Eating Competition and on Sunday at 5:00 PM, an Egg Roll
eating competition. Both at the CPP Stage located in the food court.
Festival attendees are encouraged to cheer and rally for the winner, a fun
activity for those craving for some good eating challenge!

 

Tour around AsiaTown neighborhood with Lolly the Trolley, this year's new
addition free tour.  Hop onto the Trolley to discover local secrets in
AsiaTown with a tour guide providing brief history of the area. The Trolly
will also make stops during its route; allowing passengers the opportunity
to experience additional exhibitions at Ariel International Center, Tyler
Village and Asian Town Center.

 

With something for everyone for the whole family, there are endless
activities at the 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Festival goers can also
take advantages of several free parking in the AsiaTown neighborhood and
Cleveland State University lots S1, Y1, Y2 with free shuttle service
provided by Ace Taxi Services.  

 

The Cleveland Asian Festival is a free event happening on May 21st and May
22nd at Asia Plaza located on the corner of Payne Avenue and East 30th
Street.  The festival this year will run 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM both days.
Download the 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival Program Booklet, check out the
detailed scheduled performances, directions, parking information, or list of
exhibitors at http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org

 

For more information visit ClevelandAsianFestival.org

 

Date and Time: May 21st-May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days). Rain
or shine.

 

Location: 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44114

 

Lolly the Trolley Tour sponsored by Ariel International Center, Asian Town
Center and the Tyler Village

 

Cleveland Asian Festival is sponsored by: Ariel International Center, Asia
Plaza, City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Public Power, ClevelandPeople.com,
Collection Auto Group, Consolidated Graphics Group, COSE, Cuyahoga Arts &
Culture , Cuyahoga County Public Library, Erie Chinese Journal, Global
Cleveland, India International Newspaper, KeyBank,  MetroHealth,
MetroMix.com, Ohio Arts Council, OhioAuthority.com,  PNC, Presque Isle Downs
and Casino, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Time Warner Cable, Tyler
Village, University Hospital and many others.

 

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Johnny Wu

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Cleveland Asian Festival

www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org

 

Administrator

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WVIZ/IdeaStream Community Advisory Board

St. Clair Superior Development Board Member

International Services Center Board Member

International Community Council Board Member

 

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