City of Columbus - File #: 0041X-2023

• File #: 0041X-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/8/2023
• In control: Hardin
• On agenda: 3/13/2023
• Final action: 3/16/2023
• Title: To Celebrate the Asian Community of Central Ohio and Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival
• Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/16/2023	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
3/15/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/13/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/13/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Celebrate the Asian Community of Central Ohio and Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival

Body

WHEREAS, as of the 2020 Census, the City of Columbus is home to over 50,000 people of Asian descent, the largest population in the State of Ohio, and Central Ohio is home to over 90,000 people of Asian descent, representing dozens of unique cultural identities; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is strengthened by this diversity and the contributions of its many residents of Asian descent; and

WHEREAS, on May 27^th and May 28^th, 2023, Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival will take place at Franklin Park Conservatory, resuming a cherished tradition that began in 1995 with celebrations of sixteen different Asian ethnic groups through music, arts, food, and other cultural learning activities; and

WHEREAS, as one of Central Ohio’s premier festivals, this event will greatly contribute to the public’s understanding of and appreciation for the beauty and diversity of Asian cultures and is expected to attract over 150,000 attendees; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is proud to celebrate Asian culture and heritage and encourages all residents to attend the Annual Asian Festival; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council celebrates the Asian community of Central Ohio and Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival, to be held May 27^th and 28^th at Franklin Park Conservatory.