Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Press Release

 

ASIAFEST '10 Kicks Off Plano’s Asian American Heritage Week

Date: Saturday May 1, 2010
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free Admission, Free Parking
Location: Haggard Park, 901 E 15th St, Downtown Plano, 75074
 
ASIAFEST '10, the 7th Annual Plano Asian American Heritage Festival
 
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation, a non-profit all-volunteer organization, announces ASIAFEST ‘10, the 7th Annual Plano Asian American Heritage Festival.  ASIAFEST ‘10 will be held in Downtown Plano’s Haggard Park on Saturday May 1.  The festival is geared toward the entire family.  Admission and parking in City lots are free.

Join us Saturday May 1st for a fun filled afternoon in the Park.  Based on the theme “Together We Soar,” activities will include balloon animal clowns, live music and dance performances, and a variety of Asian food.  New this year is a kite exhibition by the Dallas chapter of Vibha, a national non-profit organization helping underprivileged children in India and the US. 

Plano City Council officials will be on hand to proclaim the first week of May Asian American Heritage Week.

The Festival will feature a wide variety of Asian food from area restaurants.  Festival goers are encouraged to come for lunch.  Participating restaurants include Joy Luck BBQ, Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream, Mango Thai, 7 Spices, Boba Latte, Jinbeh Japanese Restaurant, and Z Grill. 

Visit http://AsianAmericanHeritage.org for the latest up-to-date information.


About Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation 
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization staffed completely by volunteers.  The Foundation is the organizer of ASIAFEST ‘10, the 7th Annual Plano Asian American Heritage Festival.  Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation supports education, arts, and cultural activities.
http://AsianAmericanHeritage.org

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