City of Columbus - File #: 0119X-2017

• File #: 0119X-2017
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/12/2017
• In control: Klein
• On agenda: 4/17/2017
• Final action: 4/20/2017
• Title: To Congratulate Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival on 23 years of Celebration in the Asian Community
• Sponsors: Zach M. Klein, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Jaiza Page, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/20/2017	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/19/2017	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/17/2017	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/17/2017	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Congratulate Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival on 23 years of Celebration in the Asian Community

Body

WHEREAS, the Asian Festival began as an all-volunteer group from the Asian community who came together to celebrate the cultural contributions by holding a Gala and Festival and became an annual event; and

WHEREAS, the Asian Festival has expanded to include a career fair, a picnic celebrating families with adopted Asian Children, and the Festival’s signature event, Dragon Boat Races; and

WHEREAS, the Asian Festival represents and celebrates over 15 Asian ethnic groups within Central Ohio, highlighting the beauty of Asian cultures, heritage, tradition, and arts; and

WHEREAS, the Asian Festival will feature some of the best, most authentic, cultural traditions from many of our Ohio Asian communities, encompassing a performance art series, visual arts and crafts, and the opportunity to enjoy and purchase cuisine not available in local Asian restaurants; and

WHEREAS, on May 27^th and 28^th, 2017, the Asian Festival will host artistic performances and exhibits in Franklin Park that will expand the public’s understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures further regarding it as one of Central Ohio’s premier special events; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: 

That this Council does hereby congratulate the Asian Festival on 23 years.