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To recognize Columbus's 16th Annual Asian Festival, to be celebrated on May 29 and 30, 2010, at Franklin Park.
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WHEREAS, the Asian Festival is a united effort by many diverse Asian groups within Central Ohio, and highlights the beauty of Asian cultures, heritage, and tradition through the arts; and
WHEREAS, the Asian Festival in 2010 will host artistic performances and cultural exhibits 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, crafts, and including the opportunity to enjoy and purchase exquisite cuisine not available in our local Asian restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the artists and performers will represent the finest talents from various countries, which include, but are not limited to, Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does recognize Columbus's 16th Annual Asian Festival, and encourages our entire community to attend and enjoy the beauty and depth of Asian culture and heritage.