The 13th Annual Savannah Asian Festival marks the first time that JIC participated in the event, held at the Savannah Civic Center. Opening to about 10,000 guests over the course of the event, there were performing arts displays, food, stores, and workshops.

For the JIC Booth, there was the Yokoso! JAPAN video program, our Japanese food sample displays, a kimono-clad doll exhibit, and several complimentary publications including Nipponia, Japan Fact Sheets, and our office's information flyers as well.

Also present was the Japanese School of Savannah, seated next to the JIC booth where they had examples of origami and writing Kanji, as well as sales of small goods.