Final bows at Liszt Concert in Hungarian Garden

Bob Kita, host of a Hungarian radio show, served as MC for the Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden.  He presented flowers to Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music and the other performers as they took their final bows.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Monti Czardas on violin by Leah Kosmin

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, introduced her student Leah Kosmin who performed Monti Czardas on violin at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Monti Czardas on violin by Leah Kosmin

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, introduced her student Leah Kosmin who performed Monti Czardas on violin at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Brahms Hungarian Dances on cello by Chauncy Aceret

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, introduced Cello Faculty member Chauncy Aceret who performed Brahms Hungarian Dances at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Hary Janos selections by Zoltán Kodály - Kyle Kelvington

Voice faculty member Kyle Kelvington of the Aurora School of Music performed selectiosn from Hary Janos by Zoltán Kodály at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Franz Liszt’s Wanderers Nachtlied by Kyle Kelvington

Voice faculty member Kyle Kelvington of the Aurora School of Music performed Franz Liszt’s Wanderers Nachtlied at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Franz Liszt’s Feudvoll und Liedvoll by Kyle Kelvington

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, introduced voice faculty member Kyle Kelvington who performed Franz Liszt’s Feudvoll und Liedvoll at the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Highlights of Liszt’s Gondoliera by Marina Kerze

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, introduced piano virtuoso Marina Kerze who performed Liszt’s Gondoliera for the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  This video is highlights of the longer piece. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Estonia became Digital Society in last 2 decades

The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.

This part of her speech was about how Estonia has emerged as a digital society with the highest number of tech startups in Europe.

She said that they rely on and trust information technology more than any other nation. They have the highest number of tech startups in Europe. 2 decades ago, ½ of the population didn't even have a phone line.

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Kimberly Godfrey sings in Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Kimberly Godfrey performed Once upon a dream from Sleeping Beauty, Somewhere over the Rainbow and Edelweiss at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Liszt’s Bells of Geneva in Hungarian Cultural Garden

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, performed Liszt’s Bells of Geneva for the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Liszt’s Chapelle de Guillaume Tell in Hungarian Cultural Garden

Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music, told how it is essential to have a piano for the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden, not just a keyboard.   Vera introduced piano faculty member Luwen Chen from China who performed Liszt’s La Chapelle de Guillaume Tell. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Estonian anthem by monument in Cleveland Garden

Toomas Tubalkain served as MC of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). His closing remarks included thanks to Dan Hanson and ClevelandPeople.com for their coverage of ethnic events in Cleveland.  Then the young people led the procession to place flowers at the Estonian monument.  The US and Estonian national anthems were sung and a group photo was taken.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

MC for Liszt Concert in Hungarian Cultural Garden

Carolyn Balogh introduced Bob Kita, host of a Hungarian radio show, as MC for the Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden. Bob then introduced Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

 

MC for Liszt Concert in Hungarian Cultural Garden

Carolyn Balogh introduced Bob Kita, host of a Hungarian radio show, as MC for the Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden. Bob then introduced Vera Holczer-Waroquet Founder and Director of the Aurora School of Music. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

 

Hungarian Cultural Garden Liszt Concert Welcome

Carolyn Balogh welcomed the crowd to the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland. She told the history of the Hungarian Cultural Garden and the chain of Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  She congratulated the British Garden and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation on their Centennial this year.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Himnusz in Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

After singing the US national anthem, Ted Horvath led the Himnusz, the official national anthem of Hungary, to begin the annual Liszt Concert in the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.

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Prayer (Palvus) in Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Toomas Tubalkain introduced Trina Pirn at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). Mrs. Pirn read a short prayer in Estonian and then in English.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian Embassy Chief in Cleveland

The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). This last part of her speech was in Estonian. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonia as a Digital Society

The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). This part of her speech was about how Estonia has emerged as a digital society with the highest number of tech startups in Europe.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian Embassy Chief in Cleveland – Crimea, Ukraine, Migration

The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). This part of her speech was about Crimea, Ukraine and the migration crisis.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian Embassy Chief in Cleveland – NATO and security

Toomas Tubalkain introduced The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). The first part of her speech was about Estonia’s investment in international relations and security policy.  She said not to become passive and assume everything we have achieved in the past 25 years is irreversible.

History is not final.  She spoke about NATO and reacting to the “new normal” after the escalation of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian Embassy Chief in Cleveland – NATO and security

Toomas Tubalkain introduced The Honorable Mrs. Marki Tehhonova-Kreek, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Washington DC as keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). The first part of her speech was about Estonia’s investment in international relations and security policy.  She said not to become passive and assume everything we have achieved in the past 25 years is irreversible.

History is not final.  She spoke about NATO and reacting to the “new normal” after the escalation of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Toomas Tubalkain spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). He spoke about the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Estonian history at 50th Cultural Garden event in Cleveland

Toomas Tubalkain spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). He gave some history of the struggle for independence and the use of a multinational force.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Victory Day and St. John’s Day in Cleveland Estonian Garden

Toomas Tubalkain welcomed the crowd to the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  It was also the annual celebration of Victory Day (Võidupüha) and St. John’s Day (Jaanipäev). He recognized dignitaries in the crowd and read letters of support and congratulations.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Lithuanian Consul at Estonian Cultural Garden

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Bublys spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  She congratulated the Estonian community for their beautiful Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters in Russian Cultural Garden

Paulina sang Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters and the closing thank you from Svetlana Stolyarova at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters in Russian Cultural Garden

Paulina sang Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters and the closing thank you from Svetlana Stolyarova at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Bread and Salt in Russian Cultural Garden

Dr. Boris Vinogradsky explained the Russian tradition of serving bread and salt at special occasions.  The crowd at the groundbreaking of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland broke bread and dipped it in the salt.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Taking turns at Groundbreaking in Russian Cultural Garden

Everyone took turns with the hardhats and shovels in the groundbreaking of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Anna Akhmatova poem in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

Svetlana Stolyarova told why they chose June 23rd for the groundbreaking of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  June 23 was chosen since it’s the birthday (1889) of the great Russian poetess Anna Akhmatova.  Ekaterina Asmus read a poem by Akhmatova in Russian.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Russian Garden joins Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Russian Cultural Garden and Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Welcome Russian Cultural Garden to the family of Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) from CCGF past-president Paul Burik. Svetlana Stolyarova told about the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation’s assistance.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Glad I didn't use media credentials at Cavaliers Parade

We were offered media credentials for the historic Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade on June 22, 2016 but did not apply because we wanted to be part of the people celebrating rather than standing inside barricades. And we are so glad we did.

Watching parade highlights later in the day on TV we were amazed at how what they showed on TV was so different from what we experienced.

TV showed fans behind barricades with the streets wide open as the parade circled the Q and Progressive Field. But on East 9th Street there were no barriers and fans converged from both sides of the street almost meeting in the middle.

Mounted and other Police did their best to keep people back as the parade came down East 9th. But as you will see in the videos it was very close up and very real.

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Russian Cultural Garden Groundbreaking in Cleveland

Groundbreaking of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland with Dr. Boris Vinogradsky, Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Anda Cook and Councilman Jeff Johnson. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Councilman Jeff Johnson in Russian Cultural Garden

Cleveland Councilman Jeff Johnson spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Canoe and Rowboat song in Cleveland Russian Garden

Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus aka the Cuyahoga Cossacks sang a song about boatmen on the Volga River at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Volga River song in Cleveland Russian Garden

Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus aka the Cuyahoga Cossacks sang a song about boatmen on the Volga River at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Literature Biserka in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

Svetlana Stolyarova told why they chose that spot for the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  It will be a Literature Biserka – where Russian people gather and meet and discuss great literature. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Welcome and National Anthem

Svetlana Stolyarova welcomed the crowd to the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  She called up committee members and a young girl sang the national anthem.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Dahntay Jones - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 14

The end of the real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 14 of 14.   Cleveland Cavs Dahntay Jones.


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Phase 1 of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Svetlana Stolyarova explains Phase 1 of the Russian Cultural Garden in Cleveland to Debbie Hanson at the groundbreaking ceremony in the garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Tristan Thompson - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 13

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 13.   Cleveland Cavs Tristan Thompson.



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Mo Williams - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 12

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 12.   Cleveland Cavs Mo Williams




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Matthew Dellavedova - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 11

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 11.   Cleveland Cavs Matthew Dellavedova. Delly, Delly!


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Kevin Love - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 10

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 9.   Cleveland Cavs Kevin Love.


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RJ and Channing Frye - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 8

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 8.   Cleveland Cavs Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye.


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Iman Shumpert - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 9

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 9.   Cleveland Cavs Iman Shumpert.


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LeBron James - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade – Part 7

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 7.   Akron St Vincent-St Mary band and Cleveland Cavs MVP LeBron James.

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Kyrie Irving - Cleveland Cavs Championship Parade Part 6

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 6.   Cleveland Cavs Kyrie Irving, Timofey Mozgov and Sasha Kaun.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade – J.R. Smith - Part 5

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 5.   Cleveland Cavs J.R. Smith and TV weather woman Beth McLeod. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/


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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade –Tyronn Lue - Part 4

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 4.   Shaw High School Band, Dan Gilbert and family, Cavs GM David Griffin and Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade – MGK - Part 2

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 2. Cavaliers Girls, Mayor Frank Jackson, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) and County Executive Armond Budish. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/


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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade – Street Level – Part 3

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 3.   Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley, Junior Cavs, wine and gold confetti, Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, the LeBron James Family Foundation and Canton Charge

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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade – Street Level – Part 1

The real Cavaliers Championship Parade from East 9th Street just south of Superior.  Part 1.

Wall to wall crowds, Mounted Police clearing street, a selfie, UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, Ohio State University marching band and Urban Meyer, Thad Motta and AD Gene Smith, Sir CC from the Cavaliers and the Calder Cup champions Lake Erie Monsters.


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In case we forget to remember at African American Garden

Khalid Samad recited a poem called ‘In case we forget to remember’, which was just recited at the funeral of Muhammed Ali in Louisville.  This was at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the African American Garden in Cleveland. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

African American Cultural Garden Ribbon Cutting

Eugene Jordan and former Councilwoman Sabra Scott cut the ribbon at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the African American Garden in Cleveland. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Dan Bickerstaff, Architect of African American Cultural Garden

Dan Bickerstaff, Architect of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, spoke at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Kevin Conwell - African American Cultural Garden Juneteenth

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, introduced Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Conwell at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden.  He spoke about the Doorway of No Return. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Kevin Conwell - African American Cultural Garden Juneteenth

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, introduced Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Conwell at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden.  He spoke about the Doorway of No Return. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Mayor Frank Jackson - African American Cultural Garden Juneteenth

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, introduced Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Respect the African American Garden – Carl Ewing

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, told a story about respecting the Garden at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Lift Every Voice and Sing in African American Cultural Garden

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, led the singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

African American Cultural Garden Juneteenth Invocation

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, introduced Reverend Emmitt Theophilus Caviness who has served as Pastor of Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church in Cleveland since 1961 to give the invocation at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

African American Cultural Garden Juneteenth Welcome

Carl Ewing, President of the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland, welcomed the crowd and gave a brief history of the Garden at a Juneteenth celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in the Garden which was first proposed in 1961 by Cleveland councilman Leo Jackson. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Murphy Irish Dancers at Mayo Society Tea

Murphy Irish Dancers performed at the annual Mayo Tea put on by the Cleveland Chapter of the Mayo Society held at John Carroll University.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan - Mayo Person of the Year

After Gerry Quinn, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Mayo Society, introduced the 2016 Mayo Person of the Year, Paul Dolan, President and owner of the Cleveland Indians at the annual Mayo Tea held at John Carroll University,   Paul Dolan told about his Irish roots. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan - Mayo Person of the Year

After Gerry Quinn, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Mayo Society, introduced the 2016 Mayo Person of the Year, Paul Dolan, President and owner of the Cleveland Indians at the annual Mayo Tea held at John Carroll University,   Paul Dolan told about his Irish roots. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Cleveland Mayo Person of the year announced – Paul Dolan

Gerry Quinn, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Mayo Society, introduced the 2016 Mayo Person of the Year, Paul Dolan, President and owner of the Cleveland Indians.  This was at the annual Mayo Tea held at John Carroll University.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Brief History of the Mayo Society – Gerry Quinn

Gerry Quinn, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Mayo Society, spoke at the annual Mayo Tea held at John Carroll University.  He gave a brief history of the Mayo Society which started in New York in 1879 and was followed by the Cleveland Chapter in 1905, Philadelphia in 1906, Toronto in 1910 and later Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and others.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Liturgical song from Psalm 135 by Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo

Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo under the direction of Dr. Rick Zivic, DDS performed in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  This song was a Liturgical song from Psalm 135 http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

George Voinovich story from Alex Machaskee

Alex Machaskee, president of the Serbian Cultural Garden spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  Before the event ended, Alex told one more story about the late Senator George Voinovich. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Montenegro Folk Song by Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo

Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo under the direction of Dr. Rick Zivic, DDS performed in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  This song was a Montenegro Folk Song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Montenegro Folk Song by Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo

Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo under the direction of Dr. Rick Zivic, DDS performed in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  This song was a Montenegro Folk Song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Hymn to St Sava – Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo

Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo under the direction of Dr. Rick Zivic, DDS performed in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  This song was a Hymn to St Sava http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Hymn to St Sava – Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo

Serbian Men’s Choir Kosovo under the direction of Dr. Rick Zivic, DDS performed in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  This song was a Hymn to St Sava http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Brief History of the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Alex Machaskee, president of the Serbian Cultural Garden spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  He told how there used to be a Yugoslav Garden but now there are Slovenian, Croatian and Serbian gardens   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Ambassador in Cleveland Cultural Garden

Djerdj Matkovic, Ambassador of Serbia to the United States, spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.    Mileva Maric was the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Ambassador in Cleveland Cultural Garden

Djerdj Matkovic, Ambassador of Serbia to the United States, spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.    Mileva Maric was the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Ambassador in Cleveland Cultural Garden

Djerdj Matkovic, Ambassador of Serbia to the United States, spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.    Mileva Maric was the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Neighbor of Einstein’s wife Mileva Maric in Serbia

Kosta Papich lived a few blocks away from Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.   He spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Mileva Maric history in Cleveland Serbian Cultural Garden

Alex Machaskee, president of the Serbian Cultural Garden spoke at the dedication of the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  He told the story of her accomplishments and how they were overlooked.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Mileva Maric bust next to Nikola Tesla

Rev. Zivojin Jakovljevic of St. Sava Church in Parma said it is fitting that the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein, is in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland just across from the bust of Nikola Tesla.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Blessing of bust of Mileva Maric in Serbian Cultural Garden

Rev. Zivojin Jakovljevic of St. Sava Church in Parma blessed the new bust of Mileva Maric the Serbian physicist and mathematician who was the wife and scientific partner of Albert Einstein.  The bust is in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland and is across from the bust of Nikola Tesla.

 http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Alex Machaskee remembers Senator George Voinovich

Alex Machaskee, retired publisher of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia, spoke about the late Senator George Voinovich at a ceremony in the Serbian Cultural Garden.  He shared a few stories about Sen Voinovich who was one half Serbian and a great friend of the Serbian and other Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Young people dance and sing in Croatian Cultural Garden

The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was held in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Instrumental Tamburitzas song in Croatian Cultural Garden

The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was held in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Tamburitzas and Cleveland Croatian youth in Cultural Garden

The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was held in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. Tamburitzas and very young children singing. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Cleveland Croatian youth in Cultural Garden

The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was held in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. This is a song with many tamburitzas and very young children singing. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 4 - Vocals

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. A young lady led the vocals in their last song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 3 - Instrumental

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. This is an instrumental. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 2 - Vocals

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. A young lady led the vocals in this song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 2 - Vocals

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. A young lady led the vocals in this song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 2 - Vocals

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. A young lady led the vocals in this song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans Song 1

American Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans played in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

US and Croatian National Anthems on Tamburitza

The national anthems of the United States and Croatia were played by tamburitza musicians in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Croatian Tamburitza Music welcome in Croatian Cultural Garden

Welcome to the in the Croatian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.  The Sounds of Croatian Tamburitza Music was sponsored by The American Croatian Lodge, "Kardinal A. Stepinac" featuring Zadnja Stanica. A short history of the Garden was given covering Phases one and two of construction.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival leader at British Cultural Garden

Tyson Douglas Rand is Artistic Director of the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.  He said how happy they were to see the British Cultural Garden renaissance.  He spoke at the ceremony in the British Garden for the Centennial celebration and introduced Hilary Wheelock. . http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

First Hello to the Last Goodbye in British Garden

The Tower City Choir performed at the ceremony in the British Garden for the Centennial celebration of that garden.  This was a barbershop version of the song ‘First hello to the last goodbye’.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

IACES Pipe and Drums in British Cultural Gardens

The Irish American Club East Side (IACES) Pipe and Drums played at the ceremony in the British Garden for the Centennial celebration of that garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

IACES Pipe and Drums in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  The Irish American Club East Side (IACES) Pipe and Drums played at the ceremony and led the crowd up to the British Garden for the Centennial celebration of that garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

IACES Pipe and Drums in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  The Irish American Club East Side (IACES) Pipe and Drums played at the ceremony and led the crowd up to the British Garden for the Centennial celebration of that garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Time Capsule

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  Former CCGF President Paul Burik told about the time capsule that will be buried there on One World Day on August 28, 2016.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Cleveland Cultural Gardens flagpole ribbon cutting

Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Inc. in Cleveland and to Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation President Sheila Murphy Crawford cut the ribbon at the celebration of the new Cleveland Cultural Gardens Flag and flagpole.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Cleveland Cultural Gardens flagpole dedication - Chris Ronayne

Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Inc. in Cleveland, spoke at the ribbon cutting of a new Cleveland Cultural Gardens Flag.  He told the crowd about the great relationship between the Cultural Gardens, University Circle and Holden Parks Trust.  He presented a proclamation to Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation President Sheila Murphy Crawford.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Chris Ronayne tribute to George Voinovich at Cultural Gardens

Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Inc. in Cleveland, was on hand for the ribbon cutting of a new Cleveland Cultural Gardens Flag.  He told the crowd how important the late Senator George Voinovich was to the Gardens and the city of Cleveland. Chris told how George Voinovich was a part of Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/2016/george-voinovich.htm

Cleveland Cultural Gardens flagpole dedication – Sheila Crawford

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  CCGF President Sheila Murphy Crawford spoke about the Centennial of the Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Cleveland Cultural Gardens flagpole dedication – Sheila Crawford

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  CCGF President Sheila Murphy Crawford spoke about the Centennial of the Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Cleveland Cultural Gardens flagpole dedication – national anthem

The Holden Parks Trust donated a flag and flagpole to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday June 12.  CCGF President Sheila Murphy Crawford welcomed the crowd and then introduced Kenston High School junior Anna Truax who sang the national anthem.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again sung in Cleveland British Garden

Kenston High school junior Anna Truax sang the World War II song We’ll Meet Again made famous by Vera Lynn at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Barbara Allen sung in Cleveland British Garden

Kenston High school junior Anna Truax sang the traditional Scottish and British folk song Barbara Allen at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/scottish/scottish.htm

Flow Gently, Sweet Afton in Cleveland British Garden

Kenston High school junior Anna Truax sang the 1791 Robert Burns song Flow Gently, Sweet Afton at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/scottish/scottish.htm

Cotillion Dance in Cleveland British Garden

Erin Hogan of the Murphy Irish Dancers introduced a Cotillion Dance that would be performed in British High Society.  The 4 couples dance was performed at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

University Circle’s Chris Ronayne in British Garden

Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Inc. and Chair of the Holden Trust, spoke at the Centennial event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in the British Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Cleveland Asian Festival – Big Numbers, Big Success

Cleveland Asian Festival – Big Numbers, Big Success

For Immediate Release

June 16, 2016

Cleveland, OH – The record-breaking crowd of 48,800 at the 7^th annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) broke another record: They spent over $3 million in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood that weekend.

Survey results from attendees of the popular Cleveland Asian Festival indicate continued and growing satisfaction for the attendees and financial and other benefits to the AsiaTown neighborhood and city of Cleveland.

31% of those who answered the surveys attended both days (Saturday and Sunday) of the Festival. 32% spent over 3 hours at the Festival and 70% attended with 2 or more people.  30% of the attendees attended the Cleveland Asian Festival for the first time.  Wayne Wong, who served as Master of Ceremonies on the JACK Casino stage, asked the audience how many were making their first trip to AsiaTown and about one third raised their hand.

The residual benefit to the AsiaTown neighborhood are dramatic as seen by the responses indicating that 75% of those surveyed said they are very likely to shop at an AsiaTown business in the next year.  A whopping 96% plan on returning to AsiaTown within the next year to at least visit.

The satisfaction of the record crowds can be related to the experience (7 years!) and hard work of the all-volunteer board and staff.  CAF co-founder Johnny Wu says “It is the little improvements that can make a big difference to attendees.  For example, we worked hard on parking and the satisfaction level of those surveyed about parking rose to 82%.”

The K-Pop dance completion was a huge success and seating filled up quickly with many hundreds standing outside the tent to watch.  The other entertainment, varied food choices, family activities, shopping area and health pavilion were also cited as favorites.

Perhaps the most impressive survey result is that 97% believe that the Cleveland Asian Festival benefits Greater Cleveland and 97% also plan on returning for the 2017 Cleveland Asian Festival which will be held May 20 and 21, 2017.

About the Cleveland Asian Festival

The Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s Asiatown neighborhood. The Cleveland Asian Festival is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people.

The 2017 Cleveland Asian festival will be held May 20 and 21, 2017 on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th S. 

http://clevelandasianfestival.org

The 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival was made possible from these major supporting sponsors: JACK Cleveland Casino, Asia Plaza, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Cleveland Public Power, ImageLab Media, Cuyahoga Community College, InHealth Ohio Nonprofit Mutual Insurer, KeyBank, Nationwide HealthCare, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Third Federal Bank, University Hospitals and

many others.

Contact

Johnny Wu, johnny@mdifilm.com

1419 East 40th Street Cleveland, OH 44103

Office: 216.539.4634

www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org

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Irish and British get along in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, told the story about meeting Mary Hamlin years ago.  Mary is British and Sheila is Irish yet they quickly formed a lasting friendship that exemplified the Gardens’ motto of Peace through Mutual Understanding.

Sir Roger de Coverly Dance in Cleveland British Garden

Erin Hogan of the Murphy Irish Dancers introduced the Sir Roger de Coverly Dance, a traditional British country dance that was featured in A Christmas Carol.  They performed at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Daughters of the British Empire in Cleveland Cultural Garden

Daughters of the British Empire President Veronica Pearce spoke at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. She gave some history and background and then presented plaques of thanks to Mary Hamlin and Sheila Crawford.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Rev. Mark Webster Gardens Sermon in British Garden

Rev. Mark Webster gave a brief sermon about gardens and then an invocation at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Sheila Crawford thanks Daughters of the British Empire

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, thanked all those who helped on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. She especially thanked the Daughters of the British Empire who have taken over working on the British Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

God Save the Queen in Cleveland British Garden

Kenston High school junior Anna Truax sang God Save the Queen at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

British Consul at Cleveland Cultural Garden

Honorary British Consul Sandra Morgan brought greetings from Her Majesty’s government at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  She told of the rich history between Cleveland and the UK. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet in Cleveland British Garden

2 members of the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival team performed a lively version of the famous balcony scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.  The performance took place in front of the bust of William Shakespeare at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Maypole Dance in British Cultural Garden in Cleveland

The Murphy Irish Dancers performed a traditional Maypole Dance at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/british/british.htm

Slovenian Singing Society Zarja Grand Finale

The Slovenian Singing Society Zarja has been singing since 1916.  They performed at the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  This was their last song and is their theme song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Slovenian Singing Society Zarja Grand Finale

The Slovenian Singing Society Zarja has been singing since 1916.  They performed at the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  This was their last song and is their theme song. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

‘I am Slovenian’ sung by Slovenian Singing Society Zarja

The Slovenian Singing Society Zarja has been singing since 1916.  They performed at the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  This song is called ‘I am Slovenian’. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Slovenian Awards at 25th Independence Day

Former Slovenian Consul General Dr. Zvone Žigon spoke at the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  He presented proclamations to Rose Marie (Macek) Jisa, president of Slovenian Genealogy Society International SGSI and Douglas Elersich, leader of the Zarja Singing Society, the oldest Slovenian choral group in the world outside of Slovenia, who has been delivering stellar performances since 1916. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Paul Burik of Cultural Gardens on George Voinovich

Paul Burik, past-president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, spoke about the passing of Senator George Voinovich.  He spoke about the Serbian and Slovenian Gardens and how the Eastern European community owed much to him.


http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Estonian community on passing of Sen. George Voinovich

Erika Puussaar, a Director of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and delegate to the Estonian Garden, told how grateful the people of the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were to Senator George Voinovich for his work to get the Baltics into NATO.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/latvian/latvian.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lithuanian/lithuanian.htm

Sheila Crawford of Cultural Gardens on George Voinovich

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, and her family knew George Voinovich and his family for many years.  In fact, George Voinovich was her paperboy.

Sheila was on hand for the ribbon cutting of a new Cleveland Cultural Gardens Flag when Dan Hanson asked him about the passing of Senator George Voinovich. Sheila answered from a personal perspective and also representing the Gardens.

More at   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Chris Ronayne of University Circle on George Voinovich

Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Inc. in Cleveland, was on hand for the ribbon cutting of a new Cleveland Cultural Gardens Flag when Dan Hanson asked him about the passing of Senator George Voinovich.
Chris told how George Voinovich was a part of Cleveland.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

George Voinovich - RIP

We were shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Mayor/Senator/Governor George Voinovich. We just saw the Senator on Friday night at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia event at City Hall. Pictures and more will be posted soon but here is the video of the Senator's remarks that evening.

Minister of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad

Mr. Gorazd Zmauc, Minister of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad, spoke at the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  He was introduced by Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode and spoke in Slovenian. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Senator George Voinovich at 25th Slovenian Independence Day

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode introduced Senator George Voinovich at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. Senator Voinovich spoke about the struggle for independence.


 http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Joe Cimperman at 25th Slovenian Independence Day

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode introduced former Cleveland Councilman Joe Cimperman at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Councilman Mike Polensek at 25th Slovenian Independence Day

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode introduced Councilman Mike Polensek at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Cleveland Mayor Jackson at 25th Slovenian Independence Day

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode told about Slovenians coming to Cleveland in the 1880’s and thanked Mayor Jackson for his support.  Mayor Frank Jackson then made his remarks at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

25th Slovenian Independence Day – Cleveland - Anthems

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode welcomed the crowd to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  He then introduced the Choir which led the Slovenian and US national anthems. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Holocaust Museum and Cleveland Ukrainian Museum

Paul Burlij, Chair of the Board of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland welcomed a group from the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC to the Museum.  He introduced Henry Mayer,

Senior Advisor on Archives at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Andrew Fedynsky, Director Emeritus and Resident Scholar at the UMA, told about the plans for an agreement between groups.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/ukrainian/ukrainian.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.htm

United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio President

Marta Liscynesky-Kelleher, President of UZO (United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio) welcomed a group from the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC to the Museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/ukrainian/ukrainian.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.htm

Holocaust Museum visitors to Ukrainian Museum in Cleveland

Paul Burlij, Chair of the Board of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland welcomed a group from the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC to the Museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/ukrainian/ukrainian.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.htm

James Zogby - Refugees and Unsettled Nature of the Middle East

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center. Dr. James Zogby was honored with a CAMEO community award and he took questions from the audience.  He said ‘There is no solution in the Middle East that doesn’t involve Saudi Arabia and Iran.’ The refugee situation literally keeps him up at night. We need an international summit on refugees. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Dr. James Zogby - How National election affects local races

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970. CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center. Dr. James Zogby was honored with a CAMEO community award and he took questions from the audience. This question was about how the 2016 presidential election would affect local races. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

 

Dr. James Zogby - Most unusual year of politics ever seen

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center. Dr. James Zogby was honored with a CAMEO community award and he took questions from the audience.  This question was about the 2016 presidential election.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Fr. John Ojaimi Benediction at CAMEO event

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  Very Rev. Father John Ojaimi, Pastor of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, have the final benediction.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Cleveland American Middle East Organization President

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani told of the mission of CAMEO and how Middle Easterners are the 2nd largest ethnic group in this community.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

James Zogby receives Cleveland American Middle East Org Honor

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  CAMEO Past-President Abby Mina and President Pierre Bejjani presented Dr. James Zogby a CAMEO community award and this is his acceptance speech.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Introduction of Dr. James Zogby for CAMEO award

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  CAMEO Past-President Abby Mina introduced Dr. James Zogby to receive a CAMEO community award.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Fred Bourjaily honored by CAMEO

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970. CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center. Very Rev. Father Andrew Harmon introduced CAMEO 2nd Vice-President as recipient of the 2016 CAMEO Community Award. Seven Hills Mayor Rick Dell’Aquilla also presented Fred with an award. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

 

Talk Show Host from Kuwait at CAMEO event

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani welcomed a special guest who is a talk show host from Kuwait.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Abby Mina at 2016 Cleveland American Middle East event

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  CAMEO Past-President and event MC Abdullah (Abby) Mina spoke about CAMEO.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Cleveland American Middle East Organization – National Anthem

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center.  Ken Kovach sang the National Anthem. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Cleveland American Middle East Organization 46th anniversary

The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970.  CAMEO celebrated their 46th anniversary at St Elias Cultural Center and the event began with a welcome from Co-Chairman Tony Abdulkarim and MC Abdullah (Abby) Mina.  This was followed by invocations from Father Andrew Harmon of St Matthew Evangelist Antiochian Orthodox Church and Iman Ramez Islambouli.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/middleeast/middleeast.htm

Colors of Asia Fashion Show – Pose and Grand Finale

A group pose by all the models at the Colors of Asia Fashion Show at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Then they paraded off one by one.  Part 5 of 5.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Colors of Asia Fashion Show – Malaysia, Japan and kids

The next groups modeled fashions from Malaysia and Japan at the Colors of Asia Fashion Show at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  All the kids modeled their fashions next.  Part 4 of 5.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Colors of Asia Fashion Show – Philippines, Japan and more

The next groups modeled fashions from Philippines, India, Pacific Islands and Japan at the Colors of Asia Fashion Show at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Part 3 of 5.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Colors of Asia Fashion Show – China and Mongolia

The next groups modeled fashions from China and Mongolia at the Colors of Asia Fashion Show at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival. Part 2 of 5.

 http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

 

Colors of Asia Fashion at Cleveland Asian Festival

The first 2 groups modeled fashions from Korea and Vietnam at the Colors of Asia Fashion Show at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Part 1 of 5.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

caf sun fashion sprout

Yin Tang explains the sprout she is wearing on her head was a fashion fad last year in China. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Cosplay at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival - Finale

All the Cosplay characters gathered onstage for a photo and then an impromptu dance at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Part 4 of 4.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Top 3 winners at Cleveland Asian Festival Cosplay - Part 3

The Top 3 Cosplay characters were announced at the Cosplay contest at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Then the winner was announced. Part 3 of 4.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Cosplay at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival – Part 2

One by one the Cosplay characters were introduced for the contest at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Part 2 of 4. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Cosplay at Cleveland Asian Festival – Part 1

Yin Tang introduced a group of Cosplayers who are committee members so can’t be in the contest at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  Part 1 of 4. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Yume Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers at Cleveland Asian Festival

The Yume Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers performed at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  This was their opening performance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/japanese/japanese.htm

Dahmia and Sisters of the Island Polynesian dance

Dahmia and Sisters of the Island performed a traditional Polynesian dance and chant at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Polynesian dance at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival

Dahmia and Sisters of the Island performed a traditional Polynesian dance and chant at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm