For Immediate Release

December 12, 2022

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) is a grassroots festival that highlights Cleveland’s AsiaTown, Diversity, and Asian Culture in Northeast Ohio. It was organized in 2010 by volunteer community leaders to celebrate Cleveland’s diversity and Asian Pacific American Heritage month (May). CAF has always been considered as the festival that kicks off summer.

The mission of CAF has remained the same over the years:

Strengthening the identity of AsiaTown and supporting its economic growth
Educating and promoting Asian culture and traditions
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Cleveland’s Diversity
Uniting Cleveland’s Asian Community

Johnny Wu, one of the founders of CAF says, “The economic impact that CAF has generated for the AsiaTown neighborhood and businesses is significant. People who attend not only shop and eat that weekend but a large percentage return to AsiaTown throughout the year after experiencing it at CAF.”

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an important recognition of the contributions of the AAPI community and a chance to stand together against recent anti-Asian sentiments. CAF attracts the Asian community but also groups representing the numerous diverse ethnic heritages of Cleveland.

Lisa Wong, president of OCA Greater Cleveland and one of the founders of CAF, says “We're excited about being able to gather together again for the upcoming Cleveland Asian Festival and the opportunity to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May. We invite everyone to patronize the local Asian businesses and to continue supporting the APA community during these challenging times.”

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are currently available but space is limited.

About the 2023 Cleveland Asian Festival

The Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. It is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people. The 2023 Cleveland Asian Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. Learn more at https://clevelandasianfestival.org/2023/

Contact

Johnny Wu, johnny@mdifilm.com

Office: 216.539.4634

https://clevelandasianfestival.org/2023/

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