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First Annual Cleveland Asian Festival
May 22, 2010

The First Annual Cleveland Asian Festival officially began with a countdown from Wayne Wong. Wong welcomed the crowd.

Wayne Wong and Lynna Lai

Wayne Wong and Lynna Lai


Wong then introduced guest MC news anchor Lynna Lai.

Lynna Lai

Lynna Lai
In the video below, Lynna Lai tells how it was difficult to be hired as an Asian anchor in Cleveland



Lynna Lai then introduced Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson



Mayor Jackson gave an official proclamation from the City of Cleveland to Vi Huynh and the Festival Executive Board.

Vi Huynh and Mayor Frank Jackson

Vi Huynh and Mayor Frank Jackson


Large crowds at the Main Stage tent

Large crowds at the Main Stage tent

The next to speak was Cleveland City Councilman Jeff Johnson.

Councilman Jeff Johnson and Lynna Lai

Councilman Jeff Johnson and Lynna Lai



Lynna Lai and Wayne Wong


Wayne Wong then spoke of the three drivers behind the event and introduced the Executive Board of the Cleveland Asian Festival.



Johnny Wu, Valarie McCall and Mayor Frank Jackson

Johnny Wu, Valarie McCall and Mayor Frank Jackson

Click the links below to see more photos and videos from the Cleveland Asian Festival

Cleveland Asian festival 2010 main page

Introductions from Lynna Lai, Wayne Wong, Mayor Frank Jackson, Councilman Jeff Johnson and more (this page)

Kwan Lion Dance and Wah Lum Kung Fu Dragon Dance

Cleveland Asian Festival Entertainment

Cleveland Asian Festival Vendors and People

Cleveland Asian Festival - Just for Fun



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