Parade of Nations for Asian Heritage Month in Charlotte

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by Susan Palmes-Dennis

Charlotte, North Carolina -- Representatives from close to 20 countries will join the parade of the community of nations at Ramsey Creek Park at Lake Norman in celebration of Asian Heritage Month this May 18.

This was learned from Dr. Eumelia “Dr. Nini” Bautista de Garcia, co-chairperson of the event in an email sent to the Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC).

Her email also served as an invitation to FACC for the event, one of many activities held in line with the 20th celebration of Asian American Cultural Heritage Month this May. 

The participants in the parade of the community of nations will be dressed in the national attire of their respective countries. Phone booths will be set up for attendees to take selfies or group shots. 

They can also sign in the book of memories at the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce booth and sample the cuisine of every country. A dragon boat race and a cultural community show will also be held. 

The festival starts at 10 am and ends on 5 pm. Parking is free at Newel Rubbermaid  Exec Drive. Motorists are advised to exit 25 of 1-77 North,left on Sam Furr and head right to Northcross Drive.

The Asian Heritage Month provides a venue for Asian Americans in the Carolinas to celebrate their respective cultures through dancing, food and shows. 

John Chen is this year’s festival chairperson while Ann Gonzales’s is the new president of the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce.  

The festival is organized by the CAACC, Mecklenburg County Park and Charlotte Dragon Boat Association. For details visit www.charlottedragonboat.com.