Cleveland Asian Festival
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Cleveland Asian Festival
A live view of where the Cleveland Asian Festival is held. The festival is held in Cleveland AsiaTown. The Festival brings between 30 to 40 thousand people to the area every year, bringing economic growth to the city.
Cleveland Sign (2015) by Bob DostonOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
#ThisIsCleveland
#ThisIsCleveland Sign in front of the main stage, a very popular spot for photos.
Lion Dance (2015) by CAF VolunteerOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Kwan Family in the Crowd
The Kwan Family Lion Dance Team Dances in the Crowd. The team will also perform all around Cleveland Asiatown during Chinese New Year.
Volenteers (2014) by Ed WongOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Volunteers
Throughout the years, our volunteers and patrons make the festival what it is. Performing, providing food, or random jobs, the people of the Asian festival help make it a special experience for all.
Year of the Dragon Statues (2012) by Charles FongOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Year of the Dragon
Painted Statues as provided by Midtown Cleveland, these statues represent the year of the zodiac. Some statues are positioned throughout Asiatown. the dragon represents good luck, strength, health and also the male element Yang.
Year of the Rabbit Statues (2011) by Lisa EvansOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Year of the Rabbit
A great time for photos. The rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac. In the Chinese culture, the rabbit is known to be the luckiest out of all the twelve animals. It symbolizes mercy, elegance, and beauty.
Dragon Dance (2011) by Lindsay FrumkerOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Dragon Dance
Up Close with the Dragon. It takes a team to pull the dragon throughout the crowd. The dragon represents wisdom, power and wealth.
Cleveland Dragon Dance Team (2014) by Ed WongOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Dragon Dance
The OCA Greater Cleveland Dragon Dance Team. Cleveland's own Dragon Dance Team. The Chinese believe that performing the dragon dance during festivals and celebrations drives away evil spirits and ushers in good luck and blessings for the community.
Thunder Stealers
Winners of the Asian Pop Dance Competition at 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival. A popular event at the festival, giving the chance to show the many cultures of pop dance in Asia.
Indian Delight booth (2018) by Dorthy LyOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Authentic Asian Food
All local businesses located in the Cleveland area, cooked on the spot, ready to be enjoyed by all.
Chinese CCCC performance at Cleveland Asian Festival (2010-05-20) by Volunteer at CAFOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Live Performances
Between the dragon stage and main stage, live performances dazzle the crowd. These performances range from dancing, music, to even the acrobatics shown above. They all express different different Asian Cultures.
Performers (2019) by Maria KaiserOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Live Performances
Between the dragon stage and main stage, live performances dazzle the crowd. These performances range from dancing, music, to even the acrobatics shown above. They all express different Asian Cultures.
Scarfs (2011) by Lisa EvansOCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
World Market
The world market, similarly to the performances, are a great representation of Asian Culture. Local businesses get the opportunity to show off many goods, such as clothes, puppets, and products that represent their diverse cultures.
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