Location Change for the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival to Blank Park & Zoo Due to Flooding


	Location Change for the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival to Blank Park & Zoo Due to Flooding Des Moines, Iowa (May 7, 2007)—Organizers of CelebrAsian say spring flooding won't dampen the spirit of the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival. They are announcing that this year's Festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 12, has been relocated to Blank Park Zoo (7401 SW 9th in Des Monies.) The relocation is due to predicted flooding to severe flooding at Des Moines Waterworks Park , the originally planned location. "Having CelebrAsian at Blank Park Zoo is a great opportunity for our patrons," says Kim Poam Logan, Executive Director of the Iowa Asian Alliance, "Not only will they enjoy a powerful celebration o f Asian Culture as in the past, but as an added bonus, we worked with our sponsors and the Blank Park Zoo to provide free admission to the zoo for festival attendees on the day of the event. We look forward to seeing our fellow Iowans out in full force." she said. This is good news for the more than 30,000 people expected to attend the largest Asian American event in Iowa which showcases various Asian Community Villages, cultural exhibits, history, food, performances artists, martial arts, children's activities and other family-friendly activities. Everyone is invited to experience the "growing sensation". CelebrAsian details are below. For more information visit: www.IowaAsianAlliance.com or www.celebrAsian.org; or call 515-273-5100. CelebrAsian: 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival 10 am-9 pm, on Saturday, May 12, 2007 Iowa's Blank Park Zoo: Enter on SW 9th St. South of Army Post Road FREE admission to the Festival 10am-9pm and the Zoo 10am-5pm Festival Highlights: 13 "villages" invite you to "experience the growing sensation" through crafts, history, art, gifts and food. Villages include: Asian Affinities, Diplomacy, Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Laos, Nepalese, Taidam, Vietnamese, and Thai. Dragon Boats & Martial arts. Volleyball and sipa tournaments Asian food that ranges from the traditional to the contemporary Music, dancing and singing. Games and activities for children. Workshops, demonstrations, other hands-on activities Job Fair, and Health and Wellness Village New in 2007: Asian Inspiration Invitational exhibit in the Fine Art Pavilion Live entertainment stages Local musical headliners Larry Berenguel, Gimmick and New Moon National musical headliners Indie Rock Band Exit Clov from Washington, D.C., R&B artist IBU from Chicago, and 9 year old rap artist Lil' Jordan from California Next SensAsian Talent Competition Fashion show highlighting traditional and contemporary Asian couture The 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival is an Iowa Asian Alliance event co-hosted by Toyota of Des Moines , Polk County Board of Supervisors, and Terrible's Lakeside Casino. Other festival sponsors include Citigroup, Des Moines Register, Lite 104.1 FM, Atlas Media Group, American Family Insurance, BRAVO Des Moines , Coldwell Banker, John Deere, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Nationwide, State Farm, and Principal Financial Group. Press Contact: Kim Poam Logan Iowa Asian Alliance Office: (515) 273-5100 Cell: (515) 491-9378 klpoam@iowaasianalliance.com