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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Hello
everyone, on behalf of the people and organizations putting forward our FIRST
EVER Cleveland Asian Festival, I wanted to send this email out and ask if you
or perhaps you would know of anyone be interested to become a sponsor or having
a vendor/cultural/food booth at the 2010 Cleveland Asian Festival (some
information are available at <a href="http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org">www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org</a>)
on Saturday, May 22 at AsiaTown’s East 30<sup>th</sup> and Asia Plaza. We
are also looking for performing groups to participate with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The <b>Cleveland
Asian Festival</b> is a collaborative effort by the organizations and
communities in Greater Cleveland. It is coordinated by the volunteer leaders
within the Asian Pacific communities to foster, educate, and promote Asian
culture and traditions, while celebrating Asian Heritage Month.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b>Cleveland Asian Festival</b> is a landmark undertaking
to unite the community through recognition of its culture, diversity, and
people. The event is made possible by the volunteerism and participation of
many diverse and ethnic groups including: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino,
Indian, Vietnamese, Laotians, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, and others. In
addition, committed organizations such as the Organization of Chinese Americans
of Greater Cleveland, International Community Council, International Service
Center, Federation of Indian Associations, Vietnamese Community of Greater
Cleveland, MotivAsians for Cleveland, Asian Services in Action, Cleveland
Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Chinese Women Association,
Korean American Association, Japanese Americans Citizens League, Chinese Benevolent
Association, Filipino Associations, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Asia
Plaza Inc., and AsiaTown Neighborhood Merchant organizations have
enthusiastically committed to this festival.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing>The Festival will feature food and merchandise vendors,
local and national performing artists, a children’s activities area,
games, competitions, and a health fair that focuses on diseases and medical
conditions that affect Asians Americans. It will also bring economic growth to
the AsiaTown neighborhood by introducing this ethnic neighborhood to thousands
Clevelanders.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing>The event is free to the public and will run from 11am
till 8pm with ethnic performances on stage throughout the day. This unique
event provides an opportunity to learn and experience the diverse Asian
cultures, heritage and traditions through visual performance arts, cultural
displays and demonstrations, educational materials, and interactive workshops.
A special highlight of Cleveland Asian Festival is the numerous competitions
where children and adults can compete in fun activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><i><u>Highlights include:<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b>Children Fun and Games</b>, an area of the festival
will feature several children’s games that will provide activities for
children to participate and learn while having fun.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Competition Arena</span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> will include an Egg Roll Eating Contest,
Sumo Wrestling, Dance Dance Revolution and other activities. Sumo Wrestling is
one of the most popular interactive games in the world. Participants are
whisked into the world of Sumo Wrestling as soon as they step into the huge
foam filled suits. This is a fun event for participants and spectators
alike.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Authentic Asian Food</span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>: visitors attending this festival will be
able to taste and enjoy diverse ethnic cuisines. There will be an opportunity
to sample delicious authentic delicacies, rich with savory flavors from various
Asian origins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>On stage or in a designated area,
<b>Visual and Performing Acts</b> throughout the festival will engage audiences
with arts, crafts, demonstrations, workshops, music, and dance. Classical, folk,
and contemporary Asian art forms and acrobatic acts featuring local, regional,
national, and international artists from participating countries boast superb
performances at the festival. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Martial Arts, Tai-Chi/Qigong
and Yoga</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> presentations
and hands-on practice opportunities will be available, providing an inside look
at the different Asian styled internal and external martial arts.
Demonstrations will include Kung Fu, Aikido, Karate, Kendo, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon
Do, Kali, Wushu, and other forms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b>Health Demonstrations and Screenings</b> are
invaluable community benefit components. Several key health systems including
University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and MetroHealth will be invited to offer
glucose, mammograms, BMI, hepatitis B, and other screenings to attendees.
In addition, community-based health and human service organization will offer
educational demonstration and materials. Services will be
free. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b>Educational Materials and Displays</b> of books,
brochures, and other items help explain the cultural art forms presented during
this event. These items are available at the cultural booths or exhibit areas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>If you
or your colleague are interested, please contact me directly and I’ll be
happy to provide you more information regarding sponsorship, booths and
performance information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Johnny
Wu<br>
216.539.4634<br>
President<br>
OCA-Cleveland Chapter<br>
“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific
Americans” <br>
OCA Image TV Magazine on TV23 & iTunes<br>
<a href="http://www.ocagc.org"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org</span></a><br>
<br>
Cleveland Asian Festival<br>
www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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