Mike Newman

The 8th Annual Asian American Heritage Festival drew a record crowd of around 10,000 people to Plano's Haggard Park May 7. Thousands watched as dancers, singers, musicians, and martial artists from across the Metroplex performed, while nearby booths featured a variety of Asian arts and crafts. The festival featured 34 performances, 76 booths, and 9 food vendors, which included Plano Chinese BBQ, Cindy's NY Deli, Mango Thai, Henry's Homemade Ice Cream, and Boba Latte, among others.

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AsiaFest is organized by the Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation (CAAHF). President of the foundation, Paul Look, said, “AsiaFest greatly appreciates the support from the community in making the festival a success year after year. Thousands of attendees enjoyed live performances, booth vendors, and an Asian themed food court on a sunny Texas day."

Look added, "In particular, AsiaFest was proud to work with the Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth in raising funds for victims of the Sendai, Japan earthquake.”

Mayor Phil Dyer; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Pat Miner; and City Council members Andre' Davidson, Lissa Smith, and Lee Dunlap were present to proclaim the first week of May as Asian American Heritage Week.

For more information, visit asianamericanheritage.org.