Sunday, July 20, 2008

Upcoming Asian Events in Chicago


Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy: Saturday, July 26, 2008

Come and experience the excitement as teams compete in a fast paced race along the south branch of the Chicago River at Ping Tom Memorial Park on beautifully decorated dragon boats.

Explore music, food and crafts as well as performances from cultural centers all across Chicago. Each year, approximately 10,000 visitors attend this enjoyable day-long event.

Proceeds of this year's race will go to the Chicago Public School system, Office of Culture and Diversity in the Chicago Board of Education to help promote culture and diversity.

Click here to sign-up for the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy by completing the Contribution Form.

For more information, contact the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce at (312) 326-5320 .






Korean Street Festival:

Sat. August 9 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Opening Ceremony starts at 4 p.m.)
Sun. August 10 : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The 13th annual cultural event stretches along Bryn Mawr Avenue, from Kedzie to Kimball Avenues, and features a mix of traditional and contemporary Korean entertainment on two stages, such as dancing and drumming, martial arts demonstrations, live music and Ssireum (Korean style wrestling). A taste of Korean food stationed in booths. There are also Korean restaurants, cafes and stores to visit on Bryn Mawr Avenue.

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