CAACC Hosts Recognition & AAPI Community Reception

MAY 26, 2022—The Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) recently hosted a dinner to recognize the sponsors, volunteers and supporters of the annual Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Race. Named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society, the annual festival returned to Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius in October of 2021. As in years past, the festival's partners include Visit Lake Norman, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, and the Charlotte Dragon Boat Association.

The event was held at The William R. Davie Conference Center at William R. Davie Park in Charlotte. CAACC Chair Dr. John Chen served as host, with additional remarks provided by CAACC founder Dr. Ki-Hyun Chun and former CAACC Chair Dr. Eumelia Nini Bautista de Garcia.