City of Columbus - File #: 0054X-2014

• File #: 0054X-2014
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/7/2014
• In control: Tyson
• On agenda: 5/12/2014
• Final action: 5/15/2014
• Title: To honor and recognize Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival on its 20th anniversary.
• Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Zach M. Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle M. Mills, Eileen Paley, Andrew Ginther

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/15/2014	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
5/14/2014	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/12/2014	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/12/2014	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To honor and recognize Columbus' Annual Asian Festival on its 20^th anniversary.

Body

WHEREAS, in the summer of 1994, an all-volunteer based group from the Asian community came together to celebrate the cultural contributions of that diverse community by holding a Gala and Festival; and

WHEREAS, that Asian Festival became an annual event, celebrated each year for the past twenty years; and

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

WHEREAS, on May 24^th and 25^th, 2014, Asian Festival will host artistic performances and exhibits, in Franklin Park, that will expand the general public's understanding of Asian cultures; and

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

WHEREAS, over the years, the festival has expanded to include a career fair, a picnic celebrating families with adopted Asian children, and the festival's now signature event - dragon boat races, which will be held on May 11^th, 2014 at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park; and

WHEREAS, the Asian Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors, and is widely recognized as one of Central Ohio's premiere special events; now, therefore

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

That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Columbus' Annual Asian Festival on the occasion of its 20^th anniversary, and encourages our entire community to attend and enjoy the beauty and depth of Asian culture and heritage.