Asian Festival in Reston – More News / Updates
Here is a video from Reston Community Television about the upcoming 7th Annual Asian Festival:
Reston Impact Asian Festival from Comcast Channel 28 on Vimeo.
Also, we received the following press release about entertainment at this years festival:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STEPHANIE REESE, 9 BANDS ROCK AT ASIAN FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
RESTON, Virginia –The Speaks, whose sound is described by The Washington Post as “commanding rock with a grunge edge,” is one of nine bands which will perform at the 7th Annual Asian Festival here this weekend. It is joined by the Ivy Rose Band, Midnight Mike and El Parque, among others.
Filipino American Stephanie Reese, the popular international singer, will perform a mini-concert this Saturday (July 31), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the main stage.
The Festival takes place this weekend: July 31 (10 a.m.–10 p.m.) and August 1 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) at Lake Newport Square, 11452 Baron Cameron here. The FREE (no admission charge) event is open to the public.
The Festival area will have 3 different stages showcasing “non-stop” performances: popular Asian stars and live bands on Performing Arts Stage, Special Exclusive Performance in Philippine Village Stage, and Bollywood entertainment on South East Asian Stage. And there’s also an Asian Idol Contest.
Remarked Festival organizer George Duangmanee: “All-day entertainment, plus food, handicrafts, as well as sports and games for all ages, equals non-stop fun for everyone. Bring your family and friends!”
Bing Branigin of the Festival Committee suggests “getting the complete schedule of events this weekend, to find out the details on the multiple performances.” She added the full slate of performers and program time is available at the website.” Visit www.asianfestivaldc.com.
The best way to enjoy the largest Asian Festival is to PARK & RIDE at the OFF- SITE PARKING, located only 2 miles away. Free shuttle bus service runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Off-site parking is located at the Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square Reston, VA 20190-5093.
PHILIPPINES
This year, the showcased country is the Philippines, a top business and tourist spot in Southeast Asia. Travel Outlet (www.traveloutlet.com) is one of the Exclusive Sponsors at the Asian Festival, along with the Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc, (PAFC), among others.
Filipino Americans Roy Estaris and Naomi Fitwilliam, Travel Outlet’s CEO and COO respectively, are contributing to the promotion of the Philippines as part of the Festival’s Destination Asia – through their travel services, as well as their other business and civic projects here and in the Philippines.
PAFC is the main community organization involved in the Philippine Village, with the Philippine Embassy, through Ambassador Willy C. Gaa and Consul General Domingo Nolasco. Other Filipino American organizations include the Accountants Association, Bicol Asssociation and others from Baltimore, Richmond andVirginia Beach. Local food industry business owners Tito Al and Evelyn Manuel are also contributing to insure the success of Philippine Village.
SPONSORS
The Festival is made possible through many generous sponsors, led by Singha Beer. Partner Sponsors are Tetra, Reston Association, USTA Mid-Atlantic Virginia and The Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA). A complete list of sponsors is in the website, www.asianfestivaldc.com.