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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Contact: Johnny K. Wu, Co-Founder/Executive Committee Co-Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org">www.clevelandasianfestival.org</a> <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2013 Cleveland Asian Festival: A Cultural Event for All</span></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>(Cleveland, Ohio) Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining thousands of people from across the state of Ohio at the 4th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, 2013. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>There is something for everyone – from food, to shopping, to non-stop entertainment- and best of all, the Festival is Free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Northeast Ohio Asian community is once again hosting a “can’t miss” weekend, May 18th and 19th from 11am to 7pm (both days). Local and National performing artists perform throughout the two-day festival, which happens the third weekend of May rain or shine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In 2010, the inaugural year, Cleveland Scene Magazine praised CAF as the “Best New Ethnic Festival”. In 2011 and 2012 the festival drew over 31,000 and 42,000 attendees, respectively, and is bound to attract even more attention this spring. The festival also received numerous awards while considered as the most organized and fastest growing festival in Northeast Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>CAF features two outdoor stages where local musicians and renowned national performers draw crowds throughout the two-day Festival. Crowd favorites returning this year include the Lion and Dragon dances, Martial Arts demonstrations, a traditional Asian Fashion runway show, Taiko Drums, and many others. Last year, Instant Noodles, a top five finalist on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew performed live both days. This year’s headliner has not yet been released to the public but is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Authentic foods from multiple Asian and Pacific-Island countries are offered in the festival food court from start to close at tents run by local small businesses. Sample food from over a dozen cultures including Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Himalayan/Nepalese , Cambodian, Philippines, Northern India, and many other countries. It’s a once-in-a-year chance to take your taste buds on a tour of ethnic food and drinks, all in one location. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>After your feast, take a stroll around the World Market, a pop-up marketplace where diverse wares from handmade clothing to household goods are offered. The marketplace houses over 100 vendors, social service agencies as well as informational and cultural exhibitors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Free health screenings are back by popular demand, inside the Asia Plaza. Physicians from the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center are happy to meet with festival attendees. Screenings including blood-pressure, bone density, cholesterol, and glucose will be provided free of charge. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Endless activities await you at the 2013 Cleveland Asian Festival. Festival goers can also take advantages of several free parking lots in the AsiaTown neighborhood and at nearby Cleveland State University (East 24<sup>th</sup> and Payne). Free shuttle service provided from designated lots.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For more information visit 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><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Date and Time: May 18th -May 19th, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days). Rain or shine.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Location: E. 27th street & Payne Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Cleveland Asian Festival is sponsored by: Asia Plaza, Asian Services in Action, Beasement Beauties, Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Photographic Society, Cleveland TV20, ClevelandPeople.com, Consolidated Graphics Group, Creative House Studios, Erie Chinese Journal, Federation of Indian Community Associations, Humana, ImageLab Media, India International News, Media Design Imaging, MotivAsians, OCA Cleveland, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Sampson Carnegie, St. Clair Superior Development Corp, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Third Federal, Tyler Village, US Bancorp Foundation, WKYC, Yelp! And many others<o:p></o:p></span></i></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;color:#1F497D'>Johnny Wu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>O: 216.539.4634<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Dynamic Multicultural Branding <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Video Production Branding<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.mdifilm.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.mdifilm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at <a href="http://www.ocagc.org/imagetv"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org/imagetv</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>OCA Image TV Magazine on TV20 & iTunes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ocagc.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Co-Founder/o-Chair Executive Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Administrator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland IndieClub<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.clevelandindieclub.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.clevelandindieclub.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub"><span style='color:blue'>www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>St. Clair Superior Development Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>WVIZ/IdeaStream Community Advisory Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>AsiaTown Masterplan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Ohio Asian Business Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>