<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The record-breaking crowd of 48,800 at the 7^th annual
Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) broke another record: They spent over $3 million
in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood that weekend.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">Survey
results from attendees of the popular Cleveland Asian Festival indicate
continued and growing satisfaction for the attendees and financial and other
benefits to the AsiaTown neighborhood and city of Cleveland.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">31%
of those who answered the surveys attended both days (Saturday and Sunday) of
the Festival. 32% spent over 3 hours at the Festival and 70% attended with 2 or
more people.  30% of the attendees attended the Cleveland Asian Festival
for the first time.  Wayne Wong, who served as Master of Ceremonies on the
JACK Casino stage, asked the audience how many were making their first trip to
AsiaTown and about one third raised their hand.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
residual benefit to the AsiaTown neighborhood are dramatic as seen by the
responses indicating that 75% of those surveyed said they are very likely to
shop at an AsiaTown business in the next year.  A whopping 96% plan on
returning to AsiaTown within the next year to at least visit.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
satisfaction of the record crowds can be related to the experience (7 years!) and
hard work of the all-volunteer board and staff.  CAF co-founder Johnny Wu
says “It is the little improvements that can make a big difference to
attendees.  For example, we worked hard on parking and the satisfaction
level of those surveyed about parking rose to 82%.”</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
K-Pop dance competition was a huge success and seating filled up quickly with
many hundreds standing outside the tent to watch.  The other
entertainment, varied food choices, family activities, shopping area and health
pavilion were also cited as favorites.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">Perhaps
the most impressive survey result is that 97% believe that the Cleveland Asian
Festival benefits Greater Cleveland and 97% also plan on returning for the 2017
Cleveland Asian Festival which will be held<span class=""> </span><strong>May 20 and 21, 2017</strong>.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><strong><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">About the Cleveland Asian Festival</span></strong><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)"></span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American
Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s Asiatown neighborhood. The Cleveland Asian
Festival is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration
and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
2017 Cleveland Asian festival will be held May 20 and 21, 2017 on Payne Ave.
between E. 30th St & E. 27th S.</span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)"><a href="http://clevelandasianfestival.org/"><span style="color:rgb(43,170,223)">http://clevelandasianfestival.org</span></a></span></p>

<p style="margin:7.5pt 0in;line-height:18pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">The
2016 Cleveland Asian Festival was made possible from these major supporting
sponsors: JACK Cleveland Casino, Asia Plaza, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture,
Cleveland Public Power, ImageLab Media, Cuyahoga Community College, InHealth
Ohio Nonprofit Mutual Insurer, KeyBank, Nationwide HealthCare, Northeast Ohio
Regional Sewer District, Third Federal Bank, University Hospitals and many
others.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">The next event organized by
the talented group that made Cleveland Asian Festival a success will be going
strong for the 71^st Annual One World Day event on August 28, 2016.
This event is the last Centennial Celebration for the Cleveland Cultural
Gardens. Deadline for Sponsorship, Ad space, Exhibitors will be closed Monday!</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">For more information please
visit <a href="http://www.ClevelandOneWorldDay.org">http://www.ClevelandOneWorldDay.org</a>
</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(101,101,101);background:rgb(250,250,250)">We also
need outstanding volunteers to help make our Centennial Celebration a success!</span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Other news around AsiaTown
can be found on this page: <a href="http://bit.ly/297270E">http://bit.ly/297270E</a></span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font size="1"><br><br>Johnny Wu<br>O: 216.539.4634<br>Produce. Direct. Edit. <br>Event Productions. Video Branding & Editing. <br><a href="http://www.mdifilm.com" target="_blank">www.mdifilm.com</a><br>More reels at <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/mdifilm" target="_blank">www.vimeo.com/mdifilm</a><br>2013 MBE Award Recipient<br>International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Editing<br><br>Producer - 2016 One World Day</font><div><font size="1"><a href="http://www.clevelandoneworldday.org" target="_blank">www.clevelandoneworldday.org</a><br>Celebrating Cleveland Cultural Gardens 100th Years!<br> <br>Co-Founder / Co-Chair Executive Committee<br>Cleveland Asian Festival<br><a href="http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org" target="_blank">www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org</a><br>In 2016 over 48800 attendees <br><br>Administrator<br>Cleveland IndieClub<br>Indie filmmakers group since 2003<br><a href="http://www.clevelandindieclub.com" target="_blank">www.clevelandindieclub.com</a><br><br>VP of Marketing<br>Past President<br>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<br>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific  Americans”<br>OCA Image TV, 200 million views Worldwide<br>OCA AsiaTwon Voice Sunday, 7pm @ 88.7FM, 9000 listeners monthly<br><a href="http://www.ocagc.org" target="_blank">www.ocagc.org</a><br><br>WKYC TV3 Community Council<br>City of Cleveland Consumer Affairs<br>St. Clair Superior Development Board Member<br>Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force<br>International Karate Hall of Fame<br>World Head of Family Sokeship Council<br>2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council</font></div></div></div>
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