By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner
May 12, 2022
The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) is returning this year with a schedule full of events meant to highlight the diverse cultures and customs of various Asian countries. This festival is meant to be a celebration of the month of May (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) and the importance of these cultures in Ohio and Cleveland, specifically.
This year, the Cleveland Asian Festival is taking place on May 21-22 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The festival will be held in Cleveland’s Asiatown, located primarily between East 27th Street and Payne Avenue.
Admission to the CAF is free, as is parking.
This year’s festival will host activities such as the Colors of Asia Fashion Show, various food and market vendors/exhibits, and an Asian pop dance competition. There are also wide-spread events to highlight different aspects of Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Nepali, Karen, Burmese, Filipino, Polynesian, and Hawaiian cultures.
The activities and performances focus on different forms of art, dance, fighting, and music. The vendors will also be displaying their cultures through art, information, and different cultural foods. The current schedule for the festival can be found here. Additionally, the list of vendors and sponsors can be found here.
Consider attending this event as a form of education and support for this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are many new experiences and opportunities to be had to learn about and to admire the history and culture of Asia.
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