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NEWS RELEASE
Savannah Asian Cultural Festival Announces
Call for Performers, Vendors and Volunteers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (October 26, 2015) – The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, which will take
place April 15-16, 2016 at Armstrong State University, is currently seeking live performers,
Cultural Marketplace vendors and event volunteers.
There is no cost for performers to participate. All vendors must be consistent with the theme of
the festival. The cost for vendors is $85 per booth.
The festival’s Cultural Marketplace will offer the opportunity to learn more about each country
and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. From Ming-
shared jewelry to calligraphy sets, original paintings, hand-beaded clothing, Asian accessories
and henna body painting, an entire continent’s worth of treasures can be found at the festival.
If you would like to participate as a performer, vendor or volunteer at the 2016 Savannah Asian
Cultural Festival, please contact James Anderson at james.anderson@armstrong.edu or (912)
344-3224.
ABOUT THE SAVANNAH ASIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL:
The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival is presented by the City of Savannah Department of
Cultural Affairs and Armstrong State University. The festival brings the continent of Asia to
coastal Georgia by celebrating the rich diversity of the area through featuring unique cultures,
cuisine, live performances and more. The festival will offer a Cultural Marketplace as well as
samplings from local restaurants including a selection of regional favorites from Polynesia,
China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. For more information, visit
www.armstrong.edu/asianfest.
ABOUT ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY:
Armstrong State University, part of the University System of Georgia, was founded in 1935. The
university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in the College of
Liberal Arts, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Education and the College
of Health Professions. Armstrong serves approximately 7,100 students at its main campus in
Savannah and a regional center in Hinesville. Its diverse student population comes from 44
states, the District of Columbia and 71 countries. For more information, visit
www.armstrong.edu.
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