Lt Colonel Joe Meissner and Vietnam Veteran honored three Asian-American leaders - Margaret Wong, Gia Hoa Ryan and Dr. Elizabeth Balraj at the Asian Heritage Month celebration at Cleveland City Hall.

Dr. Elizabeth Balraj, Margaret Wong and Ryan sisters
with Joe Meissner

Margaret Wong, Le Nguyen, Gia Hoa Ryan and Joe Meissner

Johnny Wu introduced keynote speaker Margaret W. Wong

Johnny Wu

Keynote Speaker Margaret W. Wong

After the keynote address, several Asian groups performed.

Sam Kim and Hanna Woo with Korean dancers

Traditional Korean Fan Dance

See more of the traditional Korean Fan Dance

Traditional Chinese Dance

See more of the traditional Chinese Dance

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