The record-breaking crowd of 48,800 at the 7th annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) broke another record: They spent over $3 million in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood that weekend. 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. 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. 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. 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%.” 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. 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 *May 20 and 21, 2017*. *About the Cleveland Asian Festival* 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. The 2017 Cleveland Asian festival will be held May 20 and 21, 2017 on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th S. http://clevelandasianfestival.org 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. ----------------------------- The next event organized by the talented group that made Cleveland Asian Festival a success will be going strong for the 71st 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! For more information please visit http://www.ClevelandOneWorldDay.org We also need outstanding volunteers to help make our Centennial Celebration a success! --------------------------------- Other news around AsiaTown can be found on this page: http://bit.ly/297270E -- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce. Direct. Edit. Event Productions. Video Branding & Editing. www.mdifilm.com More reels at www.vimeo.com/mdifilm 2013 MBE Award Recipient International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Editing Producer - 2016 One World Day www.clevelandoneworldday.org Celebrating Cleveland Cultural Gardens 100th Years! Co-Founder / Co-Chair Executive Committee Cleveland Asian Festival www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org In 2016 over 48800 attendees Administrator Cleveland IndieClub Indie filmmakers group since 2003 www.clevelandindieclub.com VP of Marketing Past President OCA-Cleveland Chapter “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA Image TV, 200 million views Worldwide OCA AsiaTwon Voice Sunday, 7pm @ 88.7FM, 9000 listeners monthly www.ocagc.org WKYC TV3 Community Council City of Cleveland Consumer Affairs St. Clair Superior Development Board Member Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force International Karate Hall of Fame World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council