AsiaFest Portland 2007

The month of May is celebrated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.On Saturday, May 19, hundreds of people converged at the Oregon Convention Center to share in a celebration of Asian cultures. Portland’s AsiaFest 2007 offered the opportunity to see a show, listen to music, and experience the craftsmanship and creativity of a variety of Asian cultures. The event also features cuisine from local Asian restaurants, a silent auction, and more.

AsiaFest Portland is an officially sanctioned Rose Festival event.

“The goal of AsiaFest is to bring all our diverse communities together to work with a single purpose, to create a celebration like no other, one that represents all the diversity of our cultures,” said Jason Lim, Marketing Manager, Asian Reporter Foundation

More information is available at The Asian Reporter Foundation website

Photos by Maileen Hamto

Summer 2007