The 2025 Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) was a rousing success. It attracted over 44,000 visitors over May 17 and 18, 2025. There were performances, lots of food, cultural information and more including information and community resources.

Wayne Wong was the lead MC of the Festival and in the morning he introduced several speakers including CAF co-founder Vi Huynh, Brunswick Mayor Ron Falconi, City of Cleveland's Angela Shute-Woodson, Garfield Hts Mayor Matt Burke, Cleveland Ward 7 representative, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, 3rd District Cleveland PD Commander, Jack Casino representative and more.

MC Wayne Wong

Vi Huynh and kids

Wayne Wong, Mayor Ron Falconi and Vi Huynh

Angela Shute-Woodson

Garfield Hts Mayor Matt Burke

Representing Ward 7

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne

Cleveland Foundation representative

Jack Casino representative

Wayne then introduced the members of the CAF Executive Board: Johnny Wu, Lisa Wong, Vi Huynh, Mike Mendoza, Oanh Loi-Powell, Karis Tzeng and Gabriel Kramer.

Cleveland Asian Festival Executive Board

Watch a video of the above speeches and introductions.

Cleveland Asian Festival Main Page

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Welcome and Speeches Cleveland Asian Festival East 30th and Payne Ave.May 18, 2025

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East 30th and Payne Ave.
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