Second Annual Asian-American Cultural Festival of LI to be Held at Wang Center March 29th

Stony Brook, NY - January 4, 2008 - The second annual Asian-American Cultural Festival of Long Island will be held this year at the beautiful Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University on Saturday, March 29th from 1 to 9pm. The festival which attracted nearly a thousand people last year will unite representatives of various Asian countries under one roof to showcase their heritage and traditions through exhibits, performances, costumes, literature, interactive shows and ceremonies. "We are delighted to be bringing our festival to the Wang Center in 2008," says Stella Shieh, organizer of the event. "The Center, with its striking traditions of Asian design, offers an excellent venue to showcase our exhibitors, artists, performers and vendors." Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, the Wang Center comprises 120 square feet of interior spaces and 35,000 square feet of gardens. The three-story building is filled with natural light and the sound of fountains that flow from 12 Chinese Zodiac sculptures into the south pool. The festival will occupy much of all three stories, including the lower lobby.

The Asian-American Cultural Festival of LI is presented under the auspices of Chinese Cultural Programs, Inc., a 501c3 NY-based organization. Participating countries include China, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. Residents of Nassau and Suffolk with an ancestry or interest in Asian culture will find much to interest them. Featured during the afternoon program which is free to attend will be multi-cultural booth displays, arts and crafts, live music, costumes, paintings and photo exhibits, dance presentations, movies, lectures, and corporate sponsor displays. There will be an Asian Market as well, a Tea Ceremony, and art and movement workshops including paper cutting, origami, basket weaving, "parol making" and Kung Fu. The evening program will include a performance by renowned Asian artists, followed by a "Taste of Asia" VIP Cocktail Reception, presentation of awards, and raffle drawings for some coveted prizes.

For more information on the festival or to become a sponsor, visit www.aacfli.com or call 631.543.5768.

Planning the Second Annual Asian-American Cultural Festival of LI to be held this year at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University are front row Karen Bomzer, public relations director and sponsor liaison; Stella Shieh, festival organizer; and Sunita Mukhi, cultural manager of the Wang Center. Standing are Akie Naito Gearns, Japanese community coordinator, Jennifer Iacona, program coordinator of the Wang Center and Ramon Villengco, Philippines community coordinator.