CelebrAsian: The Annual Asian Heritage Festival Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
With More Activities Planned for Everyone

Des Moines, Iowa (March 23, 2007)—Each May the Iowa Asian Alliance unites the different Asian American communities in Iowa for a daylong celebrAsian known as the annual Asian Heritage Festival. Since its inception four years ago, CelebrAsian: The Annual Asian Heritage Festival has fast become one of the year's most anticipated events. CelebrAsian is the largest Asian American event in Iowa , showcasing cultural exhibits, history, food, performance artists, sports, martial arts, children's villages and rides, and other family-friendly activities. Be sure to join the celebrAsian this year and experience this growing sensation right here in Iowa.

In honor of its 5th anniversary, organizers of the festival plan to commemorate the milestone with a fusion of the traditional culture and the contemporary Asian American lifestyle. Here's a partial list of things to look forward to:

Dragon boat rides for the entire family

Tons of children's activities

Cooking demonstrations and samples

Asian food from 12-15 ethnic communities

Dances

Fashion show

Musical performances

People watching

Daylong martial arts and sports tournament

Asian inspiration art exhibits

Job Fair targeting the Asian American job seekers

Local headlining bands include Gimmick and New Moon

Headline performances by Lil' Jordan from California , IBU from Chicago , and Exit Clov from Washington , D.C.

"Iowa's Got Talent" Contest

"I'm so proud to be a part of this year's festival planning team, and to make this caliber of event possible in Iowa ," said Don Southammavong, chair of the Asian Heritage Festival's entertainment committee.

For those who are interested in getting involved, there is still time. Vendors, exhibitors, and sponsorship application deadline is April 1, 2007. Applications can be downloaded at www.celebrAsian.org. For more information about the Iowa Asian Alliance and the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival, contact Kim Poam Logan at (515) 273-5100.

Press Contact:
Kim Poam Logan
Iowa Asian Alliance
Office: (515) 273-5100
Cell: (515) 491-9378
klpoam@iowaasianalliance.com