For 25 years, Asian Americans United has been on the front lines, engaging Asian Americans from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods to work for and invest in sustainable positive change for Philadelphia. Join the celebrations as the 15th Annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival and AAU’s 25 Anniversary are right around the corner – Volunteer and Sponsor openings are still available!
The 15th Annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010. This is an all day extravaganza starting on 10th & Arch Streets. Thousands of people will meet in Philadelphia’s Chinatown to celebrate old traditions and establish new ones marking the Harvest Moon. Youth give a day of service, restaurants donate food, artists offer their talents, businesses and organizations chip in money – hundreds of people work together to make the festival a success. Highlights of this unique family cultural event include lion dances, martial art demonstrations, Chinese opera and the annual mooncake eating contest. Visit aaunited.org for more details.
Party like it’s 1985 with Asian Americans United! On Friday, November 12, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30PM at the Philadelphia Ethical Society located at 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. This fundraiser will culminate a yearlong series of public activities marking 25 years of developing new leadership with youth and immigrants, advancing more equitable and accountable public education measures, and re-framing community revitalization with the promotion of holistic solutions for Philadelphia’s Asian American communities. Event highlights include the Stand Up For Justice awards and live cultural performances. Individual tickets are $50, contact Ellen Somekawa to reserve your spot at aau@aaunited.org.
To get involved as a volunteer visit aaunited.org. If you’d like to join the planning committee, email aau @ aaunited.org or call 215.925.1538.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Asian Americans United (AAU) is currently organizing these two highly visible public events. Please download the sponsorship guide which provides information on how you can promote your business and demonstrate your support. To sponsor these historical cultural events visit aaunited.org
Take advantage of dual sponsorship with a 50% discount off the lower-priced package. Sponsorship offers several benefits:
- Promotional opportunities reaching the growing and diverse Asian American communities living and working in the greater Delaware Valley area
- Recognition in pre-event and event publicity
- Advertising and acknowledgment in event program materials
- Partnership with a proven and trusted leader in the greater Delaware Valley uplifting the rights of vulnerable communities to build a better region for all.
About Asian Americans: Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. Since 2000, this community has experienced a 20% growth rate in the Philadelphia 5-county area, compared to a 3.5% growth rate for the entire region. As one of the few civil rights, cultural promotion, and advocacy organizations addressing the unique needs of multiple Asian American ethnic groups, AAU is a vital intermediary and convener. For more information, please contact Ellen Somekawa, AAU’s Executive Director, at 215.925.1538 or aau @ aaunited.org.
