The first-ever Asian Festival in Indianapolis to be held on May 10^th at Garfield Park

Asian American Alliance, Inc. (AAAI) and Indy Parks & Recreation are partnering to present the first-ever Asian Festivalon Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive in Indianapolis.

This occasion marks the 105thbirthday of the distinctively Asian-inspired Garfield Park Pagoda, which will serve as a centerpiece for the festival. Festival-goers can sample food and buy merchandise from vendors from all over Asia – China, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, India and Indonesia – all under one roof! Fine artwork and cultural regalia from Asian artists in Indianapolis will also be on display at the Garfield Park Arts Center.Plus, cultural entertainment and activities will be offered throughout the day.Admission is free.

The festival is held in conjunction with the Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month, the month of May, as designated by Congress.During the festival, AAAI will award scholarships to deserving IPS students and Asian-American leadership students.

AAAI is a local, non-profit organization with a mission to inspire Asian Americans to lead and serve. In 2006, Garfield Park Arts Center and AAAI, along with the Barangay Club of Indiana established a partnership to present the Smithsonianexhibition of Filipino photography by Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado. Indy Parks, the Arts Center and its Advisory Council are pleased to continue their cultural collaboration with AAAI to ensure the first Annual Asian Festivalin Indianapolis is an exciting and successful event.