Asian 4 Chicago 2016 Olympics

Asian American Community Rally in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics

- See a Chicago 2016 presentation on Chicago's bid for the Olympics
- Live cultural performances from each Asian American community
- Meet former Asian Olympics
- Witness the community banner presentation to Chicago 2016 officials
- Experience a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to be part of the City's Olympic support process

www.chicago2016.org

CHICAGO (March 24, 2009)—Saturday, an Asian American group named “Asians 4 Chicago 2016” pledged their support for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group hosted an Asian American community rally at Lane Technical College Prep High School on Chicago’s near North Side. Nearly 2,000 people attended the event which featured live cultural performances from various Asian communities in the city. Chicago 2016 bid representatives were in attendance Mayor Daley rallies with Chicago's Asian-Americans to accept the presentation of a signed Resolution of Support from Chicago’s Asian American community, and speak to the group about Chicago’s bid.


“The local Asian American support of our bid is extraordinary and we are thrilled about the rally and the Resolution of Support,” said Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan. “The community’s support is an important component of our efforts to host the Games, and we are grateful for what they have done and continue to do to help bring the Games to Chicago. Chicago is a truly international city, and events such as this one showcase the cultural diversity of our city.”

“Asians 4 Chicago 2016” represents people from many Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Who is Chicago 2016 ?
Chicago 2016 is a non-profit organization funded 100% by private donors dedicated initiatives that promotes and supports Chicago to be the Olympic City in 2016.

How you can help?
The steps you can do immediately is to support and volunteer for Chicago 2016. There are benefits one gets from being a Chicago 2016 volunteer.

Key Members
Mr. Mike Murnane - Community Relations Chicago 2016
Mr.Gene Lee - Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor Daley
Ms. Bernie Wong - Chicago 2016 Outreach Advisory Board Member
Chris Zala - Director of Asian Affairs, City of Chicago
Yin Kean - Event Chair for Asian American Supporting Chicago 2016

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The Photo Album


Martial Arts Demonstration by Tohkon Judo Academy
Japanese American Service Committee


Kung Fu Demonstration by Shaolin Gung Fu Academy












Kwa Nori - Cultural Troupe
Korean American Resource and Cultural Center






Joanie Lum, Reporter from CBS2 (far left)
Nancy Loo, Anchor/Reporter from FOX TV News (far right)

Emcee - Joanie Lum from CBS2


Emcee - Nancy Loo from FOX TV News


Opening Lion Dance Performance by Chicago Dragons Athletic Association




Arrival of Major Daley


Feeding the Lions with red envelope ceremony by Members of the Diplomatic Corps








Stand up for " The Star-Spangled Banner" song










Remarks by Lori T. Healey, President of Chicago 2016








Introduction of Ms. Bernie Wong
Chicago 2016 Outreach Advisory Board Member


Introduction of Yin Kean
Event Chair for Asian American Supporting Chicago 2016


Remarks by Richard M. Daley , Mayor of City of Chicago






Presentation of Community Banner








Performance by The Jesse White Tumblers






Classical Burmese Solo Dance "Hmone Shwe Yee Song"
Burmese American Community




Lao Classical Dance "Flower Girl"
Laotian American Community




Ribbon Dance
Sharlin and Sharon Lau




Napalese American Community Group




"Jazz/Kathak" Jai Ho Fusion
Indian Dance School






















Traditional Big Drums "Pu Ten Tong Qin"
Taiwanese American Community




Traditional Mongolian Dance "Bielekh Khuslen"
Mongolian American Community




Spotlight on Past, Present, Future Olympians










Traditional Chinese Dance
Chinese American Service League (CASL)








Rabam Lopburi Dance
Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute










Traditional Indonesian Dance
Indonesian American Community




Japanese Drum