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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Yin Tang<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 330.990.8702<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: yintang@clevelandasianfestival.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>“Lolly the Trolley” to Tour Asia Town During Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>(Cleveland, OH 3/30/2011)</i> As part of the new exciting attraction at the 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival, the beloved Lolly the Trolley will be giving tours around AsiaTown on May 21-22 from 1pm to 5pm. These tours will start at Cleveland Asian Festival on East 30<sup>th</sup> and Payne Avenue. Departing from Asia Plaza, a tour guide will be on board to introduce the hidden treasures of AsiaTown including the history of the area. Parts of the tour will include AsianTown Center, Tyler Village, Ariel International Center, and a handful of other locations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trolley stops will feature exhibitions at Ariel International Center, Tyler Village and Asian Town Center. Patrons can disembark and wander around in depth at these facilities. This gives avid shoppers who attend the Festival a chance to check out different locations around AsiaTown without having to worry about parking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Cleveland Asian Festival has a variety of activities perfect for the entire family. Grab a bite at our Asian Cuisine Booths, visit the multi-cultural information and merchandise booths, sit down and enjoy cultural performances on 2 stages or children activities (face painting, games, prizes, Passport to Asia Scavenger Hunt, etc) all in one location! And it’s FREE! Don’t forget inside Asia Plaza, which includes the Health Pavilion with free screenings and free health related lectures.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feeling strong and want to be a champion? Then join the Eggroll and Samosa eating competitions and win the title of Eating Champion at Cleveland Asian Festival. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information visit ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: May 21st-May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lolly the Trolley Tour sponsored by Ariel International Center, Asian Town Center and the Tyler Village<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing>2011 Cleveland Asian Festival 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, Laotian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, and others. This festival features authentic food and merchandise vendors, local and national performing artists, a children’s activities area, games, competitions, and a health pavilion that focuses on free screenings and education. Cleveland Asian Festival strengthens the identity and economic growth of AsiaTown neighborhood, educate and promote Asian culture and traditions, and celebrate national Asian Heritage Month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Cleveland Asian Festival is </span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>sponsored by: Ariel International Center, Asia Plaza, City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Clinic, 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, PNC, Presque Isle Downs and Casino, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Time Warner Cable, Tyler Village, University Hospital.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>###<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Johnny Wu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>216.539.4634<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Producer/Director/Editor/Wire-Stunt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>www.mdifilm.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>More reels at www.vimeo.com/mdifilm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Principal Brand Strategist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Sampson / Carnegie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Serious Brand Strategies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>www.Smarterthinking.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>OCA Image TV Magazine on TV20 & iTunes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>www.ocagc.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Co-Chair Executive Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Administrator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Cleveland IndieClub<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>www.clevelandindieclub.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>WVIZ/IdeaStream Community Advisory Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>St. Clair Superior Development Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>International Services Center Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>International Community Council Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>