2015 CAF Program Guide - 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival
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2015 CAF Program Guide - 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival
CLEVELAND ASIAN FESTIVAL 6th Annual www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org AsiaTown E. 27th St. & Payne Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 As seen on America’s Got Talent Season 5 May 16-17, 2015 Saturday & Sunday 11AM - 7PM (c) Mona Khan Company • Asian Cuisine • World Marketplace • Cultural Performances • Martial Arts Demonstrations • FREE Health Screenings • Children’s Activity Area • Eating Contests • FREE Tour of AsiaTown • Colors of Asia Fashion Show Free Admission & Parking No Pets E. 24th St. & Payne Ave. “Best Festival 2015!” - Cleveland Hot List “CAF has achieved ‘must-attend’ status” - ClevelandPeople.com “Best New Ethnic Festival” - Cleveland Scene Magazine May 16 – 17, 2015 Dear Friends: On behalf of the citizens of the City of Cleveland, I am pleased to welcome you to the 6th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival. One of our community’s greatest assets is our diversity. The Cleveland Asian Festival offers us an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy Cleveland’s rich Asian heritage – including world-class musicians, dancers, performers, artists and authentic Asian food. Our vibrant and growing AsiaTown neighborhood serves as the backdrop for the event and as a stage for Cleveland’s warm hospitality and cultural diversity. I’d like to thank you for coming to this event and experiencing Cleveland at its finest. And, I’d like to thank all of the volunteers and organizations from the Asian Pacific communities who came together to present this event, and in doing so, foster, educate, and promote Asian culture and traditions, while celebrating Cleveland. I hope you enjoy the 6th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival. Sincerely, Frank G. Jackson, Mayor Need to get in today? Done. World class care at over 90 locations 5 usbank.com/ourcommunity Cleveland Asian Festival Strengthening the identity of AsiaTown · Educating and promoting Asian culture and traditions · Celebrating Asian Heritage Month Strong foundations build stronger futures. AsiaTown @ Payne Avenue & E. 27th Street May 16-17, 2015 / 11am – 7pm, No Pets Building a new world of possibilities with the support of local business and the foundation of community. U.S. Bank is proud to support the 2015 Cleveland Asian Festival. Welcome to the 2015 Cleveland Asian Festival! The sixth annual Cleveland Asian Festival highlights Cleveland’s Asian community and its commitment to Greater Cleveland. This year, we’re pleased to present The Mona Khan Company, an Indian Bollywood Dance group from San Francisco, California. Seen recently on NBC’s America’s got Talent, this group continues the CAF trend of bringing exciting Asian American talent to northeast Ohio. Please give them a warm Cleveland welcome! Cleveland Asian Festival continues to strengthen the identity of AsiaTown and to establish it as a vibrant neighborhood in Cleveland. For all the organizations and individuals involved, creating CAF has been a truly rewarding experience that has united us as a community and provided us with a vehicle to collectively voice our opinions. We are proud of the Asian community’s growing engagement and will continue to look after the interest of AsiaTown, its people and to work collaboratively with all interested parties to create a brighter Cleveland future. Member FDIC. ©2015 U.S. Bank Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors, vendors, performers, volunteers, and supporters who have helped make this event possible. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Asian performers, the aroma and sampling of Asian cuisine, the many family-friendly hands-on activities and games, the world marketplace booths and the screenings and educational opportunities at the health pavilion. We are so appreciative of the wonderful support from all of you. Enjoy the 2015 Cleveland Asian Festival! Cuyahoga Community College is proud to be a sponsor of the Sixth Annual Cleveland Asian Festival. Thank you for connecting cultures in the Greater Cleveland community. | St. Clair Superior Development Corporation, Attn: Cleveland Asian Festival 4205 Saint Clair Avenue . Cleveland, OH 44103 . 216.539.4634 . www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org 216-987-6000 15-2070 www.tri-c.edu CAF Planning Committee 15-2070 Asian Festival Sponsor 5x4 Ad.indd 1 4/6/15 4:07 PM About 2015 Cleveland Asian Festival 6th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival Best Festival byCleveland Hot List Voters May 16-17 2015 11am - 7pm AsiaTown East 27th Street and Payne Avenue 5 Welcome - Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson 7 Welcome - Cleveland Councilman T.J. Dow 9 Welcome from the CAF 11 About the Cleveland Asian Festival 15 Welcome - Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell 17 Festival Committee Members 18Sponsors 22Proclamations 30-31Recognitions 35Emcees 37 Special Performance 38-39 Performance Schedule 40-41 Festival Map 42 Exhibitors Listing 43 Health Pavilion 44 Children’s Pavilion 45 Other Attractions 53 Origin of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month • Strengthen the identity of AsiaTown and support its economic growth • Educate and promote Asian culture and traditions • Celebrate Asian Heritage Month • Unite Cleveland’s Asian Community This festival features food and merchandise vendors, local and national performing artists, a children’s activities area, games, competitions, and a health fair that focuses on screenings and education. Poster and Cover Design by Cuong Nguyen. Other artwork by Jesse Smith. Photos taken by volunteers at previous Cleveland Asian Festivals 10 Welcome to the sixth annual Cleveland Asian Festival! The Cleveland Asian Festival is a collaborative effort by the organizations and communities in Greater Cleveland. It is coordinated by the volunteer leaders within the Asian Pacific communities to foster, educate, and promote Asian culture and traditions, while celebrating Asian Heritage Month. 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, Taiwanese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Laotians, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, and others. In addition, committed organizations such as the OCA Greater Cleveland, International Community Council, International Service Center, Friendship Foundation of America, Federation of India Community Association, Vietnamese Community of Greater Cleveland, MotivAsians for Cleveland, Asian Services in Action, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Chinese Women Association, Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, Consolidated Graphics Group, Creative House Studios, Koko Bakery, Korean American Association, Japanese Americans Citizens League, Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association, Filipino Associations, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Asia Plaza Inc., Cleveland Film Society and AsiaTown Neighborhood Merchant organizations have enthusiastically committed to this festival. The Festival features food and merchandise vendors, local and national performing artists, a children’s activities area, games, competitions such as Sumo Wrestling, Sushi and Egg Roll eating, a health pavilion that focuses on diseases and medical conditions that affect Asians Americans. It will also bring economic growth to the AsiaTown neighborhood by introducing this ethnic neighborhood to thousands of Clevelanders. 11 supporting our community We enjoy living and working in our community for the same reasons you do – the celebrated traditions, the recreational opportunities, and the company of others who share our dreams. It’s why we support so many organizations that bring people together for the common good. KeyBank is proud to support the sixth annual Cleveland Asian Festival and the Asian community. go to Key.com/community call 216-426-3201 visit the Chester-East 36 KeyBank branch ©2015 KeyCorp. KeyBank is Member FDIC. Key.com is a federally registered service mark of KeyCorp. CS10892-37881 Ohio Savings Bank proudly supports the Cleveland Asian Festival. Yvonne M. Conwell Cuyahoga County Council District 7 Committee Chair: Human Resources, Appointments & Equity Committee Vice Chair: Health, Human Services & Aging Committee Member: Public Safety & Justice Affairs Committee Member: Public Works, Procurement & Contracting May 16‐17, 2015 Dear Friends: On behalf of the citizens of Cuyahoga County District seven, I am pleased to welcome you to the sixth annual Cleveland Asian Festival. myNYCB.com • (877) 786-6560 One of District seven’s greatest assets is our diversity and the Cleveland Asian Festival offers us an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy. Cleveland’s rich Asian heritage‐including world class musicians, performers, dancers, artists, and authentic Asian food. Our vibrant and growing Asia Town neighborhood serves as the backdrop for the event and as a stage for Cleveland’s warm hospitality and cultural diversity. I’d like to thank you for coming to this event and experiencing Cleveland at its finest. And, I’d like to thank all of the volunteers and organizations from the Asian Pacific communities who came together to present this event, and in doing so, foster, educate, and promise Asian culture and traditions, while celebrating Cleveland. I hope you enjoy the 6th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival. Sincerely, County Councilwoman‐ District 7 Yvonne M. Conwell th th 2079 East 9 Street, 8 Floor • Cleveland, Ohio 44115 • Office (216) 698-2017 • Fax (216) 698-2040 Ohio Relay Service 711 • Email: yconwell@cuyahogacounty.us • Council Website: council.cuyahogacounty.us Cleveland Asian Festival Committees Executive Committee Vi Huynh Lisa Wong Johnny Wu Michael Byun Yin Tang Hao Zhou Deborah Yue Michael Mendoza Committee Outreach Ken Kovach Mona Alag Donna Hom George Burke SC Jeong L Joseph Meissner Gia Hoa Ryan Joe Thomas Finance & Compliance Deborah Yue Vi Huynh Cynthia Brookins Barbara Lum Stages Setup/Camera Peter Sampson Cynthia Graham Mark Stavnicky Joe Yost Jason Wang Braden Oltman Jeff Wexler Children’s Pavilion & Games Hao Zhou Tim Nevits Survey Committee Kyle Znamenak Angela Woodson Alyssa Golinar Performance Yin Tang Wayne Wong David Hoyle Minh Dang Jennifer Luu Alex Alarcon Ewyn Tsang Oanh Loi-Powell Asim Datta Brandi Hart Health Pavilion Michael Mendoza Sujata Burgess Michael Byun Vi Huynh Volunteer Michael To Irene Yee Siu Yan Scott Sueji Smith Ed Monroe Ian Todd Ben Langham Tiffany Swihart Signage, Parking & Transportation Jennifer Huynh Wayne Wong Logistics Ed Hom Steve Hom Johnny Wu Lisa Wong Vendor Committeee Lisa Wong Minh Dang Lyvian Loh Mala Augoustidis Daniel Ruth Scott Muscatello Yvette Obias George Burke Wan Tao Chu Marissa J. Noydara Marketing / Media Johnny Wu Dan Hanson Mark Stavnicky Yin Tang Prakash Sinha Ronald Werman Lisa Wong Chance Shalosky KimLee Surreemee Cuong Nguyen Aryavarta Kumar 17 Please thank our sponsors and donors for their support! Please thank our sponsors and donors for their support! Sponsors: Distinguished Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Basement Beauties Partner Sponsors: CPe hinese rofessional ntreprenuer ssociation a Associate Sponsors: 18 Media Sponsors: 19 Please thank our sponsors and donors for their support! Give Your Child A Head Start in Life! Become a Fan on Facebook! 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Contact us: 440-461-1230 Clevelandsmile@gmail.com Recognitions Recognitions Olivia Abrams Christine Aumiller Michelle Bashian Ruqaiyah Bashir Gary Bauer Jim Beck Suzy Bezek Soniya Bhojwani Diane Billa Brian Bockhoff Rebekah Burdyshaw Joe Burger George Burke Brittaney Byers Karen Cahill Carla Campanella Marty Cephas Dorothy Chan Centar Roslyn Chao Jen Christy Jannie Colwell Vincent Cononico Taylor DeClerico Thien Dinh Rose Dornon Mike Dukles Tolulope Falae Wanda Finley Jim Fischer Jim Fisher Eva Fong Rosa Foster Hayk Ghazaryan Shadonna Griffin Derrick Griffin II Jaylen Grubbs Knautika Grubbs Elizabeth Hall-Cisler Tiffany Hickey Lester Holmes Wensheng Huang Rosa Huang Van Jackson Gloria Jacobson Sophai Jia 30 Festival Volunteers: Jacob John Greg Johnson Anita Kazarian Alicia King Kelly Kuang Hor Yian Lai Barbara Langford Zoe Larive Heesoo Lee Li Li Cat Liggins Tony Louie Jackie Ma Rita Ma Bob Madison Shiyi Mao Von Mao Gene Mark Len Mastrucci Wendy McDonald Hunter Rashid Merchant Jessalyn Michaud Lois Millman Chad Mitchell Kathryn Moody-Arndt Kameelah Muhammad Tayyib Muhammad Ashling Murray Maci Nelson Amanda Nola Earthie ONeal Patricia Pearce Naimah Phillips Koby Picker Sudhir Raghupathy John Riddlebaugh Mary Rose David Schmenk Diane Schmenk Sharon Schneider Dorjan Scott Ramesh Shah Rohit Shastry Joyce Shaw Scott Simpkins Vicci Simpkins Keyome Sims Michael Sims Michelle Sinn Dale Smith Anna Soskic Karen Stovering Scott Strohmenger Delia Su Tiffany Swihart Darlene Turner Emilie Unkrich Kelley Walker Lynnette Walker Pam Walker Traci Walker Brooke Willis Eric Wolf Charlie Wu Skylar Xie Lotus Yee Aijana Zellner 2015 Cleveland Asian Festival St. Patrick’s Day Parade Volunteers: Special thanks to Asia Plaza, Li Wah Lisa Wong Wayne Wong Dorjan Scott Siu Yan Scott Scott Child Yin Tang Dance Chris Blackfire Eva Fong Matthew Richards Samantha Clark Werstler Werstler Child Rey Galindo Prakash Sinha Stacey Ortman Ahmed Alruwaili Wasil Klash JingJing Gao CAF Panda! Participating Groups Cleveland Asian Festival OCA Greater Cleveland Yume Daiko Japanese Taiko Drums Yin Tang Dance Company Shaolin Kung Fu School of Arts OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team (a partnership with Confucius Institute at CSU) Li Wah Restaurant Festival Volunteers: Photographers Anjula Curran Bob Dotson William Jackson Gayle Norris Cal Pusateri Trish Uveges Organizations Global Cleveland Basement Beauties ClevelandPeople.com and many others! Festival Emcees Wayne Wong Lynna Lai Melissa Reid Kristel Hartshorn Asim Datta Jennifer Luu Ewyn Tsang Yin Tang Additional Thanks to: AFSCME Raymond Elkin Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Steve Leopold Bud Schenker Tangee Johnson Cameron Beason Tim Kopp Kathy Allen Valerie McCall Matt Raville Michael Fleming Photos appearing in this booklet are taken by Ed Wong, Darlene Beiter, Michael Mendolera Gayle Norris, Donna Schneider, Scott Theus, Trish Uveges, Diane Ward, Ronald Werman and many others. All subject to change. 31 LI WAH LI WAH 3820 Superior Avenue Ste. 214 Cleveland, OH 44114 R E S TAU R A N T We speak your language WE DELIVER! COME SEE US INSIDE ASIA PLAZA Li Wah combines a contemporary atmosphere with traditional Chinese design to create a unique place to relax and savor your meal. • Our menu samples cuisine from the Szechwan, Hunan and Canton provinces of China and all of Asia Medical Director, Sheng Liu, MD Cindy Meng, CNP • We take great pride in using only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are balanced with color, taste, texture and aroma. ICHC offers excellent quality healthcare to Asians and others in the Midtown/AsiaTown neighborhood. • • • • • • Primary Care Adult Medicine Geriatrics Pediatrics Women’s Health Preventive Oral Health Services • Foot Care Candace Lord, CNP Accepts Medicaid/Medicare and most private insurances Special program for those who are uninsured Sliding fee scale based on income Referral to specialty care • Dim Sum is served from 10am to 3pm daily Catering and Gift Certificates Available OPEN DAILY ■ 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland liwahrestaurant.com ■ 216.696.6556 E. 30th St. A Hom managed restaurant enue e ior Av Avenu Super Payne ✫ Raphael Chung, MD nue Ave Chester Celebrating 160 years. 1-800-242-BANK (2265) Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. Copyright © 2015, Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank. Stop by our booth for a chance to win! PAF288_15 • STD Screening • Medication Discount and Treatment Program (Coming in • On Site Laboratory Summer 2015) Services • Other Services Including • Contracted Dental Care Social, Legal, Language • Contracted Specialty Services and Insurance Care, Radiology, and Assistance* Hospital Care to Major • Transportation Assistance Hospitals * Provided by Asian Services In Action More information visit our website at www.asiaohio.org/ichc or call 216-361-1223 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 – 5:00 Wednesday: 8:30 – 8:00 • Saturdays: by appointment only CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY WELCOME TO THE 6TH ANNUAL CLEVELAND ASIAN F E S T I VA L ! CSU and The Confucius Institute proudly support Asian heritage by helping CSU students, Northeast Ohio K-12 school students, and members of the community learn Chinese language and develop an understanding of China’s arts and culture. CSU is an AA/EO institution. ©2015 University Marketing 150357 csuohio.edu ¡¢£¤¥¦¦§¨©ª«¬ ®¯°±²³´µ¶·¸¹º »¼½¾¿¡¢´ ¡¢¬À¬ÁÂà ÄÅÆÇÈ ÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓ¨Ô ¡¢£¤ ¥¦§¨©ª «¬ Special Guest Emcees Wayne Wong. In addition to being our Master MC, he is the recipient of the 2013 Asian American Engineer of the Year Award, presented in Dallas Texas, organized by the national Chinese Institute of Engineers. Wayne was raised in Cleveland and is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. He is helping to develop future high efficiency space power systems as a technology project manager at the NASA Glenn Research Center and was awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for his work. Wayne is also an artist and in the past, pursued his artistic passion as a comic book illustrator. He is the OCA Cleveland V.P. of Administration and enthusiastically volunteers his time and energy to further the goals of the Cleveland Asian Festival. Melissa Reid joined the FOX 8 News team as a reporter in April 2011. Melissa was born and raised south of Pittsburgh. She studied at Bethany College where she majored in broadcast journalism. She says her love for news came at an early age and she lives to cover breaking news, as well as tell the unique and quirky stories. Melissa says that she enjoys spending time with her husband Billy, and their dog, Miss Sophie Charlotte. She is also active in sports, including volleyball, golf, tennis, and softball. Melissa stays connected with her audience on Facebook and Twitter! Melissa returns this year to help MC the Festival! Lynna Lai was a guest MC during the inaugural Cleveland Asian Festival in 2010. Lynna Lai, has over 20 years of broadcasting experience and is currently a news anchor and reporter for WKYC Channel 3. She moved to Cleveland in 1994 to join WJW Channel 8, to become the first Asian-American reporter at a Northeast Ohio television station. She moved to other markets but returned to Cleveland in 2001 when she joined WOIO Channel 19 before moving to Channel 3 in 2012. Lai has received Associated Press awards for news writing and feature reporting, and she has won an Emmy for spot news reporting. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she was the recipient of the LSU Honor Scholarship and a National Merit Scholarship Award. Kristel Hartshorn is an entertainment reporter for Northeast Ohio Media Group, providing tips and guides on what is happening in the Cleveland area on her blog Kristel’s CLE: cleveland.com/kristel. She was born in the Philippines and graduated with a broadcast-journalism degree from Ohio University in Athens, OH. She was a guest MC for the Festival in 2014 and is happy to return. Asim Datta is the President of Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) of Northeast Ohio. He is also Vice President on Board of Trustees of International Services Center, Founder & Board Member of Worldwide Intercultural Network, Member of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s ICCA Task Force, Organizing Committee Member of International Folk Festival, and Cleveland Asian Festival. As owner and manager of Point to Point Worldwide, Asim is a travel facilitator, and an India Destination Specialist. He loves to connect with people, enjoys music, and performs on stage as actor and singer. 35 Special Performance by Mona Khan Company As seen as on: America’s Got Talent, Season 5 The right school makes a difference Some children thrive in a big school. Others do better in a more intimate environment with smaller classes and more one-to-one time with teachers. WE ARE THAT KIND OF SCHOOL. Visit us contact Laurie Mandell 216-464-0033 ext 1119 TheRatnerSchool.org /af The Mona Khan Company is a critically acclaimed Bollywood dance & fitness company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their dance troupe has an extensive repertoire which includes performances with numerous Bollywood singers and actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Shaan and Shankar Mahadevan. In 2010, the Mona Khan Company was chosen out of 70,000 acts across the nation to be in the Top 48 on the NBC show, America’s Got Talent, Season 5! The company has also performed at NBA half-time shows, and they represented Bollywood dance at the prestigious San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. In 2013, they were invited to perform at an Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. in honor of President Obama’s second term in office! More recently, the troupe was featured at the Oprah Winfrey tour “The Life You Always Wanted.” In addition to performing, the company offers more than 100 classes a week for ages 3 and up in 10 cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Bombay Jam® is the company’s incredible Bollywood dance fitness workout, and is a wildly popular program with a die-hard fan following! With classes in California, Oregon and Texas - an instructor training program is available for those interested in teaching dance fitness. The Bombay Jam® home workout DVD is available on amazon.com! 27575 Shaker Boulevard Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Where Each Child Thrives Montessori Pre-Primary School. Montessori-Influenced Primary School and Middle School. 36 Fully accredited by ISACS, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States Photos: Copyright by Mona Khan Co. 37 Performance Schedule Subject to Change 38 Performance Schedule Subject to Change 39 40 41 Exhibitors List Asian Food Court Presented by Horseshoe Casino 7 Asia Food Co. 25* ASIA Inc. (Shaved Ice Desserts) 16 Asian Grille (Thai) 20 Flavors Of India (Himalayan/Nepalese) 15 Good Harvest Market (Chinese) 9 Han Chinese Kabob and Grill 3 Indian Delight 19 Koko Bakery 1 Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland 13 Laotian Association of Cleveland 17, 18Li Wah Chinese Restaurant 4 Lotus Thai House 14 Map of Thailand 5 Miega Korean Barbeque 2 Number One Pho 6 Ono Turo-Turo (Philippines) 21 Otani Japanese Restaurant 32* Real Fruit LLC 8 Siam Cafe 12 Sugar Cane Juice 40 Umami Bites Food Trailer *In the World Marketplace Indoor Exhibitors presented by Asia Plaza Ariel International Center Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Cleveland Go Club Margaret Wong & Associates Yelp Cleveland Yin Tang Dance Company World Marketplace presented by Cleveland Public Power 109 Anji’s Collection 110 Anji’s Collection 24, 25 Asian Services in Action (ASIA Inc.) 102 Asian Ministry, Diocese of Cleveland 33 Autograph Booth 65 Bath Fitter 58 Beach Glass Jewelry by Tina 60 Beadwork by Mar 21 Bee Glorified Honey 89 Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 50, 51Catari 59 Catherine Moore Designs 97CEOGC 22, 23 Cleveland Chinese Christian Church 92 Cleveland Dragon Boat Association 40 Cleveland Public Library 31 Cleveland Public Power 42 NOTE: All subject to change without notice 19 16 8 Cody’s Sugar Shop Cuyahoga Community College Cuyahoga County Board of Elections 80, 81 Czar Gallery Inc. 15 Dollar Bank 10 Elaborate Eyes Face Painting 12 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission 6 Ernst & Young LLP 73 Escentially Inspired 11 Federal Bureau of Investigation 2 First Aid 100 Friendship Foundation of American Vietnamese 3 Global Cleveland 35GPHomestay 66 Gutter Helmet Systems 99 Heartland Institute of Financial Education 1 Informational Booth/Command Center 17 International Services Center 57 Jai Originals Gifts 91 Jamberry Nails 64 Joyce Factory Direct 28 Kent State 30 Key Bank 63 Laxmi Mallik 87 LeafFilter Gutter Protection 5Lubrizol 70 Margaret’s Creations 55 Maria’s Herbal Products 74MetroPCS 18 MotivAsians for Cleveland 26 NASA Glenn Research Center 68, 69 Native Treasure 14NEORSD 95 North Coast Aikikai 7 OCA Greater Cleveland 105 Ohio Connections Academy 4 Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) 13 Ohio Savings 71, 72Patsiam 78, 79 Peace and Love 32 Real Fruit 20 Red Lotus Foods 54 Rosa Lee Studio 84 Sandlin Trading Co. 90Scentsy 94 Shaolin Kung Fu Institute 62 SHISEIDO Anna Beauty Center 52, 53 Siam Orchid 77 Silver D’s Accessories 76 Sister’s Gift Shop 75 Sports Legends 34 St. Clair Superior Development Corp. Exhibitors List 104 98 93 101 9 103 106 29 61 St. Clair Superior Development Corp. Night Markets Stepstone Academy The JET Program The Ratner School The Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland Third Federal Savings & Loan Threads of Hope, Inc. Time Warner Cable Treasures of Cambodia 88 27 1 82 Unique Home Solutions US Bank Volunteer Check-in Window Art 85, 86 Window to Imagination 67WindowPRO 36 Yes, I Can Karate 56Younique 96 Youth for Understanding USA And many more! Health Pavilion - Free Screening Cleveland Clinic 1. Sleep Disorders 2. Vision Screening 3. Blood Pressure 4. Body Mass Index 5. Alternative Medicine 6. Herbal Therapy Metro Health 1. Glucose/Cholesterol Screening 2. Spirometry Screening 3. Bone Density Screen 4. Depression Screen Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 1. Benefits Enrollment For Veterans and Dependants 2. VA Employment Opportunities Asian Services In Action 1. HIV Screening 2. Lead Testing (with CDPH) 3. Mammograms (with CDPH) Promedica/Paramount Advantage 1. Medicaid enrollment Dr. Maemie Chan DMD 43 Children’s Pavilion & Games Additional Attractions Metroparks Shuttle Tour of AsiaTown Free shuttle tour to learn about Cleveland’s Asiatown. Our expert tour guide will take you through historical Chinatown, Asian Town Center, Ariel International Center, and more! Tour bus is sponsored by Cleveland Metroparks. AsiaTown Tour pickup/drop off is at East 27th Street and Payne Ave (behind the Lantern Stage - on Payne Avenue) Timed tickets will be available at the shuttle stop. First come first serve. Children’s Pavilion Presenting Sponsor 2015 Children’s Pavilion Vendors include: Cleveland Metroparks Global Ambassadors Language Academy Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Children’s Museum of Cleveland Rainey Institute Progress With Chess Salaam Cleveland Yin Tang Dance Studio Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church 1pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3pm, 3:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 4pm, 4:15pm, 4:30pm, 4:45pm Both Saturday & Sunday “Colors of Asia” Fashion Exhibition The Cleveland Asian Festival will once again presenting “Colors of Asia” Fashion Exhibition. Join us Sunday on the Lantern Stage as the models show off the beautiful threads of Asian countries. Lantern Stage- Sunday Only at 4:45PM 44 An emcee with explain the names and styles of the outfits. After the fashion show, there will be photo opportunities with the models. 45 Openi ng in Clevel and Augus t 2016 ! Escuela en Español! 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Contact us Tony Brancatelli Councilman, Ward 12 Progressive Urban Real Estate P: 216.619.9696 (sales office) E: janderson@progressiveurban.com LEASE TODAY! (855)800-7389 Stream of Music,LLC WA L S H U N I V E R S I T Y A RECORD OF SUCCESS ______________________________________________________________________ Award winning composer Aryavarta Kumar writes original music with a major focus on sounds from Asia, including Japan, China, India, and Southeast Asia. Services include music for film, television, radio, websites and events Contact Arya for more information at arya@streamofmusic.com www.streamofmusic.com 2014-2015 5x4_Cleve_Asian_ad_4c_v2.indd 1 www.walsh.edu 3/24/15 10:40 AM History Origins of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month A national celebration established in 1977 with the participation of civil rights organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League and Organization of Chinese Americans. May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Much like Black History and Women’s History celebrations, APA Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. Congressional Bills Establish Celebration In June 1977, Representatives Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. APA Becomes Month-long Celebration In May 1990, the holiday was expanded further when President George H. W. Bush designated May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated with community festivals, government-sponsored activities, and educational activities for students. This year’s theme is “Lighting the Past, Present, and Future.” Asian-American History: From Chinese laborers in the 1800s to millions of U.S. citizens today by David Johnson When they first arrived in the United States, Asian (usually Chinese) immigrants were welcomed, or at least tolerated. After the California gold rush brought thousands of Chinese to California, however, Asian immigrants faced restrictive laws and occasional violence. 53 Origins of Asian Pacific In the late 1800s Chinese, and eventually other Asians, were excluded from citizenship. These laws were repealed during World War II, followed by further immigration-law changes, making it easier for Asians to enter the United States. Today, Asian immigrants have a high rate of assimilation and participation in the American mosaic. Gold Rush Boom The Chinese were the first Asians to arrive in large numbers. By the 1830s Chinese were selling goods in New York City and toiling in Hawaiian sugarcane fields. Gold was discovered in California in 1848, eventually attracting thousands of Chinese miners and contract laborers. In 1850, just over 1,000 Asian immigrants entered the U.S., but ten years later, the figure had jumped to nearly 37,000, mostly Chinese. Violent Protests In some quarters, Chinese workers were welcomed. The Central Pacific Railroad recruited Chinese to work on the transcontinental railroad in 1865. Three years later the Chinese and the U.S. ratified the Burlingame Treaty which facilitated Chinese immigration. However, many people feared being “overwhelmed” by the influx, which had swelled to nearly 65,000 in 1870, and over 107,000 in 1880. Some cities passed laws against Chinese and other Asians, often referred to as “Mongolians.” Anti-Chinese riots erupted in Chico, California, in 1877 and in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1885. Japanese Arrive Meanwhile, increasing contact with Japan prompted Japanese to move to Hawaii and California to work in agriculture. In 1869 the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony was established in California. Contact with the Philippines In 1899, following the Spanish-American War, the Philippines came under U.S. control, prompting increased immigration. In 1902 the pensionado program, which allowed Filipinos to study in the U.S., was implemented. 54 American Heritage Month Because most Filipinos are Roman Catholic, their integration into American life was somewhat easier than for other Asians. Though Filipinos faced the same prejudices as Chinese and Japanese laborers (as described in Carlos Bulosan’s book America is in the Heart), Filipinos arrived with English skills, making assimilation easier. Japanese Internment During World War II, more than 100,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry were placed in internment camps. Even though many did not speak Japanese or have close ties to Japan, they were nonetheless regarded as wartime threats. Although the U.S. was also at war with Germany and Italy, Americans with ancestors from those countries did not face internment. In 1988 Congress passed a measure giving $20,000 to Japanese Americans who had been interned during the war. President George H.W. Bush signed it the following year. Increasing Numbers Although Asian immigration increased steadily through much of the 20th century, the region still contributed fewer newcomers than Europe, Latin America, and North America. The McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 eliminated race as a barrier to immigration, and in 1965 national quotas were ended, thus facilitating Asian immigration. A More Diverse Group In 1979 the United States and China resumed diplomatic relations, making immigration easier for Chinese. But, new arrivals came from other Asian countries as well, including India and Pakistan. And in 1975 following the Vietnam War, more than 130,000 refugees fleeing from the Communist governments of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos arrived on U.S. shores. Million of Asians arrived in subsequent years. 55 Teaching Martial Arts Excellence 35 Years 1979 - 2014! Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Timeline Friday Night/China Night: TaiChi and Chinese Forms Instructor David Flugum Sunday Jujitsu Club Time: 10 am - 12 pm Kajukenpo System Master Instructor 8th Degree Black Belt Dennis Janes 40+ Years in the Martial Arts! Karate Institute 7667 Mentor Ave. Suite 102 Mentor, Ohio 440-951-0463 www.MentorKarate.com Yung Wing P Wong Kim Ark 1763 First recorded settlement of Filipinos in America in Louisiana 1906 San Francisco excludes Japanese, Korean and Chinese children from public schools 1962 Hawaii’s Inouye becomes a senator; Spark Matsunaga becomes a congressman 1843 First Japanese immigrants arrive in the United States 1907 Immigration from India begins 1964 Patsy Takemoto becomes the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress 1848 Chinese people migrate to California during the Gold Rush 1854 California bars the entrance of Chinese people to the state 1858 People v. Hall rules that Chinese people cannot give testimony against whites 1907 President Theodore Roosevelt’s executive order prevents Japanese/Korean immigration 1922 Takao Ozawa v. U.S. rules that a Japanese person cannot be naturalized 1924 National Origins Act prohibits immigration of most Asians 1941 After the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese on the Pacific Coast are interned in camps 1975 Vietnam War ends; leads to large migration of Southeast Asians to the United States 1979 The first Asian Pacific American Heritage Week is celebrated 1979 Diplomatic relations resume between the People’s Republic of China and the United States 1943 Congress repeals all Chinese exclusion laws and grants naturalization 1989 President George H.W. Bush signs into law an entitlement program to pay each surviving Japanese-American internee $20,000 1869 First transcontinental railroad is completed 1946 The Philippines becomes independent; citizenship is offered to those living in the United States 1997 Kalpana Chawla becomes the first Asian Indian astronaut in space 1878 Ninth Circuit Court in California declares that Chinese people cannot receive natural citizenship 1946 Wing Ong becomes first Asian person elected to state office in Arizona House of Representatives 1997 Gary Locke becomes the first Asian-American governor of a mainland state (Washington) 1879 Laws are passed in California against Chinese employment 1947 President Harry Truman pardons Japanese Americans who resisted draft in internment camps 2000 Norman Mineta becomes the first Asian-American person to hold a Cabinet post 1882 Chinese Exclusion Law is passed, which suspends immigration for 10 years 1949 U.S. severs ties with People’s Republic of China; 5,000 educated Chinese people are granted refugee status 2001 Elaine Chao is appointed secretary of labor 1865 Chinese workers are hired by the Central Pacific Railroad Company Learn more about the nation’s 24th-ranked medical school at casemed.case.edu. Bobby Jindal resident Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution in 1978 that declared May 4–10, 1979, as the first Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. This was later extended by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 to a month-long celebration. The month commemorates the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant, a fisherman named Nakanohama Manjiro, or “John Mung,” to the United States on May 7, 1843, and marks the transcontinental railroad’s completion on May 10, 1869. 1847 Yale’s Yung Wing is the first Chinese person to graduate from a U.S. college We search for cures – and find them. Elaine Chao 1898 The Philippines declares its independence. The U.S. annexes the Philippines and Hawaii 1898 Wong Kim Ark v. U.S. rules that Chinese people born in the United States are citizens 1903 First group of Korean people arrives to work in Hawaii 1905 California Civil Code forbids marriage between Asians and whites 1950 Korean War and second wave of Korean immigration begins 1956 Dalip Singh Saund becomes the first Asian-Indian person elected to Congress 2006 First monument dedicated to Filipino soldiers who fought for the United States in World War II is unveiled 2007 Bobby Jindal becomes the first Indian-American person elected governor (Louisiana) 1959 Hawaii becomes the 50th state 2009 President Barack Obama appoints the most Asian Americans to Cabinet-level positions (three) 1959 Hiram Fong and Daniel K. Inouye become the first Asian-Pacific Americans elected to Congress 2010 Apolo Anton Ohno becomes the most decorated American Winter Olympian, with eight medals FOR MORE FACTS AND FIGURES: www.DiversityInc.com/diversity-facts 57 Sources: Asian-Nation, bakitwhy.com, Center for Educational Telecommunications, Digital History, National Endowment for the Humanities, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington State Commission on Asian American Affairs, Weekly Reader Corporation Lil’ Dragons (3-6 years) Junior Warriors (6-12 years) Teen and Adults FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN-VIETNAMESE 5400 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44102 216-961-6005 and 216-273-7323 giahoaryan@hotmail.com Congratulations Cleveland Asian Festival 2015 Our Friendship Foundation of American-Vietnamese congratulates Cleveland Asian Festival and all our participating organizations for sponsoring this great Festival. Thank you for gathering together our many diverse communities for this wonderful cultural celebration. Westlake Chinese Culture Association (WCCA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Westlake, Ohio. WCCA's mission is to promote intercultural exchanges, provide Chinese cultural information and services, and deliver quality Chinese language education to our communities. With more than 25 years history of promoting Chinese arts and culture in the Greater Cleveland, WCCA welcomes anyone who is interested in learning the Chinese language, or about Chinese arts, culture and traditions. 西湖中文学校,又名西湖中华文化协会是位于俄亥俄州西湖市的一家非营利性组织。西湖中文学校的宗旨 是促进不同文化间的交流,为社区提供中国文化信息和服务,并提供高质量的中文教育。西湖中文学校欢 迎任何希望学习中文,对中国的艺术,文化和传统有兴趣的团体和个人。 In our Saigon Plaza, we sponsor a community center for weddings and events; a tax clinic, especially for ESL and immigrant tax filers; a law firm; interpreter services; utility help center, and a gift store for arts and handicrafts. Come and Visit us! 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VISIT cledba.org for details and information Dragon boat paddling and racing is an excellent recreational sport for all ages and fitness levels. 2015 marks our ninth season of paddling on the Cuyahoga River. The Chinese Professional and Entrepreneur Association (CPEA) was founded in 1997 as a non-profit organization. CPEA has made an incredible progress in the past seven years, establishing and running their own electronic magazine, organizing many large scale community events, including the Great Wall Enrichment Center and summer camps, organizing the Cleveland Chinese New Year Party, an annual tennis competition, and even a Cleveland Public Library Exhibition of modern Chinese art. CPEA looks to continue to make a difference in the community and looks to establish new relationships that will progress its goal of business and cultural cooperation. GWEC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: GWEC WEEKEND PROGRAM: GWEC SUMMER CAMP: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm -- 6:30 pm. 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