Plano ASIAFEST '08 Set for May 3. The 5^th annual Plano Asian American Heritage Festival will take place at Haggard Park in downtown Plano from 11 am to 5 pm. Activities will include demonstrations of Asian culture including Chinese calligraphy, Asian painting, traditional dances, fashion shows, musical instruments and other cultural arts. Talented artists from the local Asian community will showcase their culture and heritage to the public. This event celebrates the diverse artistic and cultural experiences of Asian-Americans. ASIAFEST ‘08 is about understanding the different spices that make up the wonderful American Melting Pot. ASIAFEST ‘08 is supported by the City of Plano, the Mayor, City Council, and our sponsors.

ASIAFEST '08 Flyer (pdf)
ASIAFEST '08 Participants & Sponsors Page

CAAHF successfully hosted ASIAFEST '07 on May 6 in Haggard Park near Downtown Plano. The Festival started at noon with a Lion Dance from the Chinese Cultural Center. The weather was gorgeous and contributed to a record attendance. There were well over 5000 people attending the event. More than 70 display, activity, commercial, and food vendor booths were sponsored by various ethnic Asian groups, non-profit organizations, government and civic institutions, and local businesses.  Live performances at the Haggard Park gazebo stage included Lion Dances, folk dances from Okinawa, classical Indian dances from the Ellora Center for Performing Arts and other, classical Chinese dances from the Jiaping Shi Dance School and songs from Japan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, and other Asian countries. A kids fashion show  brought down the house with their colorful costumes and smart and adorable presentations. The Chinese Cultural fashion show presented by the Merit Chinese School is a broadcast of ancient Chinese costumes.  During the festival, Mayor Evans formally proclaimed May 6-12, 2007 as the City of Plano’s Asian Heritage Week.
ASIAFEST '07 Program Guide
Watch Rebecca Cunningham's Plano TV Coverage of ASIAFEST '07
AsiaFest to Display Diverse Cultures Plano Star Courier Report by Stephanie Flemmons
Plano City News: ASIAFEST 2007: A Taste Of The Orient To Go