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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><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Contact: Yin Tang<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Phone: 330.990.8702<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Email: yintang@clevelandasianfestival.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>“Free Health Screenings at the Cleveland Asian Festival Health Pavilion”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>(Cleveland, OH 4/8/11)</i> If you are wondering, “Do I need to be Asian to attend an Asian Festival?” The answer is: “No.” The Cleveland Asian Festival may feature Asian culture as the main attraction, but there will be something there for everyone. If you like food, there will be 20 local restaurants and caterers serving authentic Asian cuisine. If you like to shop, there will be plenty to do in the World Market. Performers will be there to entertain and games will be available for you to challenge yourself. Another prime feature would be the FREE health screenings that will be available throughout the day at the Health Pavilion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Health Pavilion will be located in the main corridors of Asia Plaza (corner of East 30<sup>th</sup> Street and Payne Avenue). Major hospitals such as the Cleveland Clinic, Metro Health, University Hospitals, and the Cleveland of Cleveland will be present to offer a variety of FREE services to the general public. The Cleveland Department of Public Health will be providing free Lead screening for children <span style='color:red'>under six.</span> The hospitals will offer free bone density, cholesterol, and glucose screenings. For female concerns, there will also be private mammograms. For better access to services, volunteer interpreters will be on hand to assist with translations in various Asian languages. Information provided will have translations in Nepali, Karen, Burmese, Hindi, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you are just looking for some healthy lifestyle tips, join us for Health Talks in the Health Pavilion. n. Attendees are welcome to sit and listen and even engage in questions on health related topics. Represetatives from all the major hospitals will on site for more in depth questions and discussions onservices and treatments. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The best part is that once you are done with your free screenings, there is still an entire Festival to enjoy. Lolly the Trolley will be giving tours around AsiaTown with stops at Ariel International Center and Tyler Village (across from Asian Town Center). This will give you a chance to get to know Cleveland’s growing AsiaTown.<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>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>Location: 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>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 Asian foods and merchandise, local and national performing artists, a children’s activities area, games, competitions, and a health pavilion that focuses on free screenings and education. The Cleveland Asian Festival strengthens the identity and economic growth of the AsiaTown neighborhood, educate and promote Asian culture and traditions, and celebrates national Asian-American Heritage Month.<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, Tyler Village and Asian Town Center.<o:p></o:p></p><p><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Cleveland Asian Festival is 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, OhioAuthority.com, PNC, Presque Isle Downs and Casino, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Time Warner Cable, Tyler Village, and University Hospital.</span></i><o:p></o:p></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>