Volunteer Erin Johns at the Asian Festival, Richmond Virginia, 2013
Since 1998, the Asian American Society of Central Virginia has hosted the annual Asian Celebration. The 16th annual Asian Celebration was held in Richmond, Virginia on May 4, 2013. Thousands of people gathered at the Greater Richmond Convention Center to celebrate Asian culture through music, entertainment, authentic cuisine, art, exhibits, and shopping. AES Director, April Yoder and volunteer, Erin Johns were able to participate and share information on about the plight of elephants in Asian range countries and how AES is working to support elephant conservation.