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The World’s Festival 2010

— A Cultural Gift to the Community  By Ivan L Mao

The grandeur Metro West Auditorium was the best kept secret in Casselberry, Florida, but no longer, by the time the World’s Festival 2010 took place there again on Saturday, March 6, 2010. An estimated 1500 attended the afternoon/evening event, which was the premier display of worldclass performing arts representing a variety of the world’s cultures. Sounded like a black-tie event?

Yes, it could be, but it was a fun event for families, free admission to the public.

The Rotary Club of Casselberry offered this free event for the community to appreciate the beautiful variety of cultures in the world and how fortunate that we all are to live in this melting pot of American society. To further this mission, the World’s Festival of 2010 went beyond the Auditorium and reached out into the roots of the community, schools. The day before the Festival, close to 1000 children and 40 teachers attended three assemblies at the Lake Forrest Preparatory School and English Estate Elementary School, where they had geographic lessons, great fun watching and participating, and exposure to cultures of Mexico, India and Middle East.

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Also new this year: An hour before the performances in the Auditorium started, more than 70 participants, of all ages, had a “taste” of the dancing forms of Polynesian Islands, MiddleEast, Mexico, Lion dance of Asia, and Irish step dance, in five concurrent 25-minute sampler workshops conducted by the leaders of the performing groups.

All acts in the World’s Festival feature cultures outside N. America. Some of the crowd’s favorites from the 2009 edition repeated, but with new costumes and choreography. Highlighting the repeats are again the Chinese acrobats of Dragon Legend, Inc. Those incredible teenage professionals draw woos-and-ahs wherever and whenever they perform. Fascinating dances and skits of three states of Mexico were performed by several fabulous woman and child dancers of Fiesta de Mexico lead by Patricia Castro. Irish step dancers of Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance lead by Laura O’Sullivan in glorious costumes thundered the rhythms with precision footwork and formation. Particularly precious was this fearless 3-year-old dancer amongst the “trees” at

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the center stage. Polynesian dancers of Halau Hula O Kaleooka`iwa lead by Kawehi Punahele again enchanted the crowd with chants and dances from different Polynesian islands. Exciting Tahitian dance and an ever-so-cute 5-year-old twirler were included for the first time. The belly dancers of Jollie and Elements of Dance again entranced the crowd with new choreography and presentation. In their glamorous costumes, dancers of Flamenco Del Sol Dance Academy was more than their full force this time, as their leader, Tammy Weber-Millar, was the lead dancer, who was mesmerizing to watch.

The 2010 Festival was privileged by a performance of Taiko Dojo drummers of Maturiza, especially with Master Takemasa and Yuko Ishikura performed personally. The resonant thundering

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Community 社區 of the 20 some drums beaten in disciplinary Samurai tradition, precision and synchronization, reached far beyond the Auditorium. The event was also graced by the entirely charming and professional performances of two young ladies of Niritya (Indian Classical Dance) Academy of the Asian Cultural Association, preceded by a brilliant introduction by its leader, Geetha Karkera. The woman and man dancers of Sentimiento Panameno performed at the World’s Festival for the first time, and they were totally delightful and definitely first-rate. Panamanian and Indian dancers were also adorned in their respective authentic, glamorous and exceptional brilliant folk headdress and costumes.

Dance of Mexico

Flamenco dance of Spain

Irish step dance

Belly dance of Middle-East

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Dance and music of Polynesian Islands

To open the event, 33 children of Lake Forrest Preparatory School marched in folk costumes of North, Central and South American countries and waved national flags while singing “Hymn of the Americas” in Spanish. The official opening ceremony was in fact part of the lion dance act.

Just before the two lions were “able” to dance with vigor to the drum beat by Master Charles Rivera, the leader of Hung Fut Hung Man Fei Martial Arts and Lion Dance Association, they were first bestowed honor and goodness by having gold leaves pasted and red ribbons tied to their heads

by Casselberry City and Rotary Club dignitaries.

Then as the lions’ spirits were awakened, by having their eyes dotted, so was the opening of the World’s Festival 2010.

Associated with the World’s Festival, an Art Contest was held involving children from five elementary and two middle schools in Casselberry area. The winning art pieces were displayed at the Festival drawing good crowd, two of whom won the free drawings of the two classic dolls donated by Judy’s Dolls.

Audience’s taste-buds were delighted by the offering of Peruvian and Colombian foods from Los Portales restaurant, sandwiches from Bob Evans, Greek foods from Cypriana, pizza from Italian Village and cookies from George’s Gourmet Cookies at the Rotary concession booth outside the Auditorium. Also outside were exhibitor/vendors of Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Israeli, Turkish, African, and S. American arts and crafts.

The World’s Festival 2010 was a cultural gift to the community by the Rotary Club of Casselberry. The Club was able to present this gift, free to the public, because of the generous sponsorship from CRSHotels.com, WastePro, Wal-Mart, SunTrust Bank, Faddis & Warner Attorney Firm, WP Eye Associates, etc., also in-kind sponsorship of Bright House Networks, City of Casselberry, Asia Trend Magazine, Metropolitan System, Brion Price photography, and Cornell Young videography, etc.

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Patti Castro of Mexico de Fiesta at Lake Forrest Preparatory School

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Music 音樂 Pianist Lang Lang and IndonesianAmerican conductor Wilson Hermanto

The Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra is comprised of the world’s finest young musicians under the age of 27

Renowned pianist Lang Lang plays at Bob Carr, Orlando For almost all my life, I have been exposed to the world of music. At the age of five, I started learning violin and at age eight, I learned the piano. Therefore, when I heard that a Youtube piano competition was held to win two free tickets to Lang Lang’s concert, I was very interested. A week later, I surprisingly found out that I was one of the three winners to receive free tickets to the concert and an opportunity to meet Lang Lang. On the date of the concert, I was very excited to meet Lang Lang. However, I would never know that this was a very memorable experience that taught me how to express music in performance .

I went to Lang Lang’s concert last night. Although Lang Lang only played a solo for 15 minutes, I could see his fingers fly over the keys of the piano. When the dynamics were piano, he played the notes delicately. When the dynamics were forte, he accented the notes and precisely articulated them. Looking at Lang Lang, I could see that he enjoys music a lot. When Lang Lang was not playing, his body still moved to the beat of the music. When Lang Lang was playing with strong passion, he almost jumped out of his chair.

When he finished that solo piece, the audiences, including me, were so excited and applauded with screams.

Lang Lang played three pieces: Prokofiev, Mozart, and Brahms. It was amazing to see how he moved with the music before and after he played the music. He seems like an architect who shapes the music into his own unique way.

He does this by showing his emotion through total body expression to the music. In his final music, Lang Lang literally jumped up from his seat.

I think that Lang Lang practiced at least six hours a day.

Lang Lang is a piano genius. I could see from Lang Lang that every piece of music contains a hidden story inside of it.

I have bought Lang Lang’s book called Journey of a Thousand Miles. In the book, it described how Lang Lang pushed himself really hard since his father has sacrificed a lot for his musical career. With the support of his family, the encouragement of his classmates and teachers, and of course his perseverance, Lang Lang was able to fulfill his dreams. As a piano and violin player, I have learned a lot from listening and reading about Lang Lang.

Although Lang Lang did not show up at the VIP reception, I have learned the importance of playing music. My observation on Lang Lang made me realize that the emotion part of the music is more important than its technical aspects. Of course, the technical part of the music is essential for the makeup of the piece but the emotional part is what displays the character, soul and life of the music.

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I am glad that I have this opportunity to attend Lang Lang’s concert.  By Hans Lau Hans is a 16 years old violin player with Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO) for five seasons. Currently he is the Assistant Principle Second Violins in its Symphonic Orchestra. He loves playing various instruments including piano, saxophone and Xbox Rock Band.

Hans Lau (Lt) and Frank Lau (Rt) accompanied by their parents, Stephen Lau and Pauline Lau to the Lang Lang VIP Reception.

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A 8th grader who has learned piano since age five and violin at six, now is with Philharmonia Orchestra at Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra playing violin. He has been with FSYO for four seasons.

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Spring in Kyoto

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Seafood reigns supreme in this island nation, with many Kyoto restaurants serving ingredients purchased that very morning at Tsukiji Fish Market, world’s largest wholesale fish market. Sushi restaurants range from quaint.

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji. In 1397 construction started on the Golden Pavilion as part of a new residence for the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Kinkakuji was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimitsu’s death in 1408.

The Golden Pavilion functions as shariden, housing sacred relics of the Buddha and is covered in gold leaf. The present building dates from 1955 as the pavilion was burnt by a fanatic monk in 1950.

Kyoto’s real treasures aren’t the kinds of things you’ll see on a bus tour, nor will you find most of them on a map. Rather, these are the tangible rewards of exploring Kyoto on your own two feet?the intangible rewards go much deeper. I may be sentimental, but Kyoto affects me more than any other Japanese town. The beauty of this ancient capital absolutely tugs at my heart, making me wistful for all the things that didn’t survive into the 21st century—and incredulous that so much could have survived at all. I walk Kyoto’s lanes like a person possessed, my imagination working overtime as I wonder what scenes of everyday life may have played out on these very same streets long ago. If you spend your days in Kyoto racing around in a taxi or bus from one temple to another, the essence of Japan’s former capital, and its charm, may literally pass you by.

Sanjusangendo Hall, stretching almost 400 feet and containing more than 1,000 images of the thousand-handed Kannon; the Kyoto National Museum with its many treasures from Kyoto’s past; Kiyomizu Temple, perched on a hill and supported by 139 pillars, each 49 feet high; Kodaiji Temple with a beautiful garden designed by master gardener Kobori Enshu; Nanzenji Temple with its famous painted sliding door of a tiger drinking water in a bamboo grove and a Zen rock garden that I think rivals Kyoto’s most famous rock garden, Ryoanji; and Ginkakuji, built as a retirement villa for a shogun and designed purely for enjoying the cultural pursuits of the time, like moon viewing and the tea ceremony.

Tsukiji Market is best known as one of the world’s largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. The sight of the many kinds of fresh fish, shellfish and other seafood and the busy atmosphere of scooters, trucks, sellers and buyers hurrying around, make Tsukiji Market one of Tokyo’s major tourist attractions.

Kiyomizudera, known more fully as Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.

Kiyomizu-dera was founded in the early Heian period. The temple dates back to 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633, during a restoration ordered by the Tokugawa Iemitsu. Not one nail is used in the whole temple. It takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyomizu means clear water, or pure water.

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It was originally affiliated with the old and influential Hossō sect dating from Nara times. However, in 1965 it severed that affiliation, and its present custodians call themselves members of the “Kitahossō” sect.

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Different Type of Narrative

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Jason Steuber on Curating The New Asian Wing at The Harn Museum  By Suzanna Mars

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In April of 2009, the Harn Museum in Gainesville broke ground on what will be the David A. Cofrin Asian Art Wing. The wing, funded by a $10 million gift from the late Dr. Cofrin and his wife Mary Ann Harn Cofrin, will open in the fall of 2011.

The Harn’s Asian art curator, Jason Steuber, is responsible for the selection and exhibition of the artwork that he hopes will further enhance the Harn’s already significant reputation.

In recent years, Asian art has been both the focus of collectors and of an ongoing debate over Western curatorial management. Asian art is a hot commodity even in the face of economic troubles and political and artistic tenderness with specific countries on the Asian continent.

With the wing, the Harn takes on a project that

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is almost limitless in scope when one considers the breadth of the Asian continent and its long artistic and cultural history. The wing’s architectural design allows for mutability within the greater context; this flexibility allows Mr. Steuber to narrow or widen his focus despite the enormous aesthetic diversity of the museum’s 1,300-piece collection.

Mr. Steuber envisions future exhibitions to be didactic and his plans center around a guiding principle of immersion. A ceramic that had been previously housed in a traditional glass vitrine that allowed for viewing mainly from the front will now be displayed so that the piece can be seen on all sides. This type of display is analogous to theatre-in-the-round and it allows for a more dynamic engagement and for a finer appreciation of what might otherwise be overlooked or hid-

den. The goal, he says, is to “display objects in the way they were meant to be seen, to try to give as much access to the work, physically, as is possible…(to see) the intricate details on the background that might be missed at first glance.”

“You get a different type of narrative,” he added. “For the more tech-savvy audience, we are trying to develop some different types of resources.”

Narrative is crucial to Mr. Steuber’s curatorial theory, as he reconsiders what a curator can do with an object. In addition to traditional museum labeling practice, objects will now be accompanied by a short history of waypoints on the passage from artist or auction to collector and museum. This methodology gives weight to collecting history as well as to art history. The story of an object will be told through 3-D inter-

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action. Mr. Steuber feels that the journey is an important adjunct to the appreciation of the work from a creative standpoint, and he plans to use technology to tell the story.

The extensive digitizing of the art has a dual purpose. The Harn will reach out electronically to give virtual world-wide access to the collection for pleasure or for scholarship. On site, this expansive method allows for larger exhibits than a single room or wing can contain, digitally widening the space, and it permits greater access of information. As an example, Mr. Steuber describes folios of Japanese and Chinese painting.

The digital presentation, a virtual museum, allows a viewer to flip the pages of the folios by means of a touchscreen book and to move back and forth between the book and the object. Audio narratives will work as stories to bring the listener into the life of the object, or the viewer may choose the traditional method of reading labeling.

“Facilitating, not dictating,” Mr. Steuber says.

He means making intellectual access as easy and as engaging as possible, without curatorial prompting. The more a viewer can access the body and life of an object, the more he can develop a relationship with it through both physical and emotional textures.

At present, the Harn has a small trade-route tour of a hundred pieces. Defining what Asia is and was geographically is important; this mapping of boundary dovetails into the mapping of the art itself. With the nearly limitless scope of Asian art, the diversity of the collection and the proposed future loans from other museums, the Harn can work thematically with general overview or can refine a show into a single focus. The first exhibit will be overview, which Mr. Steuber will assemble from the extensive collections of major contributors. “We will look at what we have and how it got here,” he explains. Included in the opening show will be the works of Bengali artist Jamini Roy, whom Mr. Steuber calls a “national-treasure artist of India.” The Harn has 46 pieces of Roy’s art, which he says, “is arguably the largest collec-

tion outside of India.” Mr. Roy’s work illustrates Mr. Steuber’s intended use of the Asian collection as a teaching tool. The eight pieces alone that are currently on display serve as a capsule political lesson of the India in which the artist lived and they are also an instruction in modern artistic trends, materials usage and technique, religion, and collecting practices. The number of pieces and their academic potential means that the Harn should become a key resource for the appreciation and study of Mr. Roy’s work.

The Harn’s affiliation with the University of Florida ensures that the Asian collection will continue to be a teaching collection and laboratory, whether the student be artist, architect, actor, metallurgist, or poet. The 1,300 permanent pieces—300 of which will be on display at any one time—comprise both the historical and the contemporary.

Of equal importance is the strategic layout of the new wing, which has 6,000 square feet of exhibition space. A good design will draw the visitor from one gallery to the next, surprising him at each turn and encouraging further exploration.

To learn about what works and what does not, Mr. Steuber plans to spend the summer collecting raw data from museum staff and volunteers.

From this, he says, he will “tease out trends and tastes” to gauge the market, and then he will bring this information forward to future exhibits.

The Harn is upping the ante not just on how best to display Asian art, but also on encouraging identification with it. By moving away from the institutional and into the interactive, the museum hopes its patrons will refine their understanding of what Asia is, embrace Asian cultures and understand their decisive place in art history.

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The Chinese New Year came late this year, falling in mid-February. Many of Orlando’s largest celebrations were booked up weeks in advance, leaving people interested in attending a New Year’s party to look farther a field for their holiday entertainment. One notable event took place at the Traditional Martial Arts Center, just east of downtown Orlando.

In all cultures, the depths of winter are a time to regroup and keep the fires of one’s hopes and desires alight, looking to the advent of the return of the sun in the spring. Chinese New Year’s Festivities are a shining example of this life-stirring type of event. Where ever they have traveled, Chinese people have kept this tradition alive and we are all the richer for their efforts. The Traditional Martial Arts Center has followed these time honored traditions and is to be commended for the heart they put into this year’s event.

There were feats of agility, strength, endurance, beauty and accomplishment shown that afternoon to an enthusiastic crowd of all ages.

The audience was treated to demonstrations of a wide variety of forms, including Tang Soo Do,

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A steady Sifu held a piece of paper for the Arnis Master to shear with his whip into increasingly smaller pieces and before it was over, the paper was in tiny pieces: A feat that in the past one would have to go to a Wild West Show with Annie Oakley to witness!

Notably there was Lion Dancing, which is really a ‘must see’ during the New Years celebrations, as viewing a Lion Dance is reputed to insure good luck throughout the ensuing year.

Much to my delight the Center had not one but two lions dancing the Traditional Southern Lion Dance! We also were treated to a very special ceremony in which the pupils of the lions are painted to enliven them! When the great drum began to sound and the cymbals began to crash, the lions really seemed to wake up! They first bowed and honored all the attending Masters, Sifus and Instructors before bowing to the audience

and then performed with incredible grace and expressiveness. One could see that the lion heads were heavy, like the elaborate masks of Native American Kachina Dancers, and that it took great training and strength to keep the lively nature of the movements bright through out the performance. Hats off to those dedicated students who gave such a fine show!

There was a wonderful banquet following all the demonstrations and a fun time was had by all eating and catching up with old friends, which is part of the very reason for this special holiday.

Next year, do mark your calendar and try to make this exceptional Chinese New Year’s Party a part of your celebrations.

Jeanie “Wu” is a local T’ai Chi instructor, artist and writer who calls her style of Internal Martial Arts: Madame Wu’s School of Playful T’ai Chi and Colorful Qi Gong! She is the founder of and Director of Activities for the Osceola T’ai Chi Players Association, and currently teaches for Osceola County’s Council on Aging in Kissimmee and the Saint Cloud Senior Center. A lifelong enthusiast of ancient Chinese Culture & Mythology, she specializes in the Asian Animal Zodiac and the I Ching, providing consultations upon request. She can be reached at: 407-738-7001 or via email at: Luckywu1@cfl.rr.com.

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Can there be any doubt that the mix of family, friends, and food is one of life’s greatest pleasures? One look at the pictures accompanying this article should be proof. Those smiles are deeply felt. Joined in common cause, these families and friends celebrate their Filipino community while preparing their culture’s foods.

“Backstage” is where all the most intimate and exciting photographs can be taken. That’s mostly what you see here. That’s where huge woks and enormous vats of hot oil, open flame grills and all-day barbeque smokers, contribute their heat to the intensity of the festival food preparations. Elbow to elbow everyone works to prepare for Philfest 2010.

Philfest (www.pcfitampa.org/philfest/philfest.html)–the annual Tampa Bay Filipino festival–is held at the 5-acre outdoor facility, called “The Village.” It is part of the Philippine Cultural Foundation (http://www.pcfitampa.org/home.html) Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex and adjacent to its Bayanihan Arts & Events Center (www.bayanihanartscenter.org/bac_2006_home.htm). The Arts & Events Center houses a 9,900 sq. ft. convention, exhibit, and event hall, called the Grand Sampaguita Hall.

The Philfest grounds have had recent improvements, particularly concrete walkways that make experiencing the festival more enjoyable. The backdrop of the performance stage is an immense mural by Jonathan Jennings (see photo at end of article) that captures the essence of the land and peoples of the Philippines. That stage was the setting for numerous performing acts throughout the festival. Packing every remaining square inch of the site were dozens of booths offering Philippine crafts, souvenirs, and food!

Many non-Filipinos are unfamiliar with Filipino cuisine simply because there’s not that many Filipino themed restaurants in the mainland USA. Notice, the word, “mainland,” in that sentence. In Hawaii, Filipino restaurants abound because of the history of immigrants to the islands working on the plantations.

• Asian Nation (www.asian-nation.org/filipino.shtml) • The Philippine History Site (opmanong.ssc.hawaii.edu/filipino/) • Filipino American History (www.csuchico.edu/ncpaso/filipino.htm) • Filipino American (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_American) One more list: some good websites with information about, and recipes for, Filipino cuisine. Give them a try. Filipino cuisine is rich and flavorful.

Asian, but with a unique quality, and definitely the food of an island nation.

• Philippine cuisine (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_cuisine) • Pinoy Recipe (www.pinoyrecipe.net) • Pinoy cook (pinoycook.net) • Filipino Food Lovers (www.filipino-food-lovers.com) • Filipino Mix–Recipes (www.pinoymix.com/recipes/) Throughout this article and the website links, you’ll see the word, “Pinoy.” This means Filipino. It also means Filipino male (female is pinay).

Every Asian culture’s eggroll is different. There’s a distinctly Vietnamese eggroll, a Chinese eggroll, and a Thai eggroll; there is also a Filipino eggroll, called a “lumpia,” which is long and narrow with a unique taste, quite different from other Asian eggrolls.

If you ever get a chance to sample one, don’t hesitate; you’ll be very surprised at how tasty and savory it is.

Here are a few websites that have information on Filipino immigration to Hawaii, in particular, and the U.S. states, in general (note: Canada, also, has a large Filipino immigrant population): Visit www.asiatrendmagazine.com/AT_events.html for more Events News

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Rangetsu General Manager, Takashi Kikuchi and Matsuriza Leader; Takemasa Ishikura

s, it is extremely sad Growing up with Ran-Getsu for 24 year y my “home”. Ranticall for me to say good-bye to what is prac was only two years I ndo.

Getsu was the reason I moved to Orla where my father ion junct st touri of old when I moved to the center . At first, we town in t uran resta new just started working for the or three years until the were only supposed to stay here for two glad I was able to stay restaurant started to roll. However, I am community grow with us for another twenty years and watch the over the years. a community center Ran-Getsu was like my back yard and Without Ran-Getsu, . here lived for many Japanese people that class sushi or aufirstd taste have many people would never ses directly from Japan. thentic Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki cour would also have never Practicing with Matsuriza Taiko group n Festivals would have been possible for any of us. The Japa n Festivals held by Rannever been, without the previous Obo never been surrounded by Getsu. Most importantly, I would have y so man people I am lucky to call to this day, my family. Ran-Getsu has always been a part of me and will forever remain a part of me, the community, and the people it touched. Arigatou Ran-Getsu for the many memories and years fun.

Arigatou and sayounara.

 By Sayaka Kikuchi

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Rangetsu has always been the landmark of the Orlando community, and it was also a starting poin t for Matsuriza, the Japanese Taiko Drumming group which I belo ng to.

20 years ago, my father, being the lead er, worked hard to promote Taiko entertainment; however, the Japanese culture was still unfamiliar at the time.

Then Mr. Kikuchi, the General Manager of Rangestu, said, “You could perform here, at this restauran t.”

From this day, Matsuriza started out with only two members, playing the drums three times a week.

Mr. Kikuchi also offered a space on Rang estu property for us to practice Taiko drumming. Every Sunday, as a child I practiced with my younger sister and friends, hoping I would one day perform at Rangestu. Today, Matsuriza has grown to a larger group with many students. Without the generosity of Mr. Kikuchi and Rangestu, I would’ve never realized how connecte d I’d be to such a warm community of people.

I will miss the days where I counted the Koi fish under the red bridge, the days I practiced Taiko drumming, the first performance at Rangestu on Children’s Day when I was five, and the best foods served on the tables, ready to be eaten.

Sayonara, Rangetsu. Farewell for now.  By Keiko Ishikura

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My last visit to Rangetsu…

I can proudly call myself one of the Rang etsu patrons. I was going there past 11 years, both privately and socially. Especially taking J.Club members that were 20 – 30 people every time to have cultural interchange and authentic Japanese dinner together was a fun activity. All the J.Club mem bers loved Rangetsu like a “home”.

On the night I made my last visit to Rang etsu, I met one of the Rangetsu regulars who had been coming to Rangetsu about 20 years since when he was a little boy.

He said “I grew up with Rangetsu.”…I could feel his emotions.

of Tokyo, my family Before the farewell party of Rangetsu y pictures were taken and I looked through our old albums. Man recall, Rangetsu was at that restaurant. And, as long as I could grew up. As a child, all we e not just a place to dine, but wher r did, and watched siste r olde I would always follow what my play hide and go d woul we s, time my parents’ drumming. At nd. Another time, we seek, and get in trouble for fooling arou flowers and leaves. And ran around the restaurant and picked sions, always orderof course, we dined there on special occa my favorite dishes. ing either Shabu-shabu or Sukiyaki, both ories came from mem e All of thes has become but t, uran resta this a place where we can no longer visit. We will miss Rangetsu, but the 24 years of this restaurant will always stay in our memory.

Thank you, Rangetsu, and farewell.

 By Mayuko Ishikura

It’s a great loss for the Japanese com munity here and even for Orlando in general. Rangetsu repre sented a local journey to the country, people and culture of Japa n for Orlando locals and our visitors. This is a cultural loss that will be felt by many for a very long time.

I thank Rangetsu and all the staff who treated all of us like special customers with excellent service and like family. I won’t forget all the memorable experiences at Rangetsu…  By Teri Mitchell, President of J.Club

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Special thanks go to the gracious hosts at Robb & Stucky namely, Jason Baird (Gen. Mgr.) and Deborah Kreiger (Coordinator). Other special acknowledgements go to the following: AACC Vice President Nina Yon and Joanne Mei, AACC Ambassador, who chaired the successful event, Gloria Siegel , BACC Director for coordinating on behalf of the BACC and Saxophonist, Philip Mahoney for the entertainment The month of March also brought in new members to the AACC. The new members are Kristopher Cruzada, Jodi Kiely, Mercedes Infante, J. Meyers Insurance and the Economic

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The Orlando CVB is seeking up to 250 community volunteers to assist with Airport Meet & Greet as well as to serve at the Host City Desks at the Orange County Convention Center and host hotels. Please take a minute to visit www.VisitOrlando.com/powwow (click on Community Involvement) and join me to make the history together.

Volunteer Benefits • Witness first hand the behind-the-scenes activities of what it takes to host more than 5,000 delegates • Practice language and interpersonal skills

• Develop a greater understanding of the international tourism industry • Receive a free Pow Wow volunteer shirt “Volunteer only” appreciation event at AQUATICA - SeaWorld’s Waterpark on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Details to follow.

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Your smile is one of your most valuable assets.

Taking care of it at home and with regular dental visits can keep it healthy and beautiful for life.

Do you brush and floss daily at home?

Regular dental visits are still vital in the care of your teeth and gums preventing potentially serious problems. Your dentist and hygienist can help you learn how to keep your smile looking its best.

What Happens During an Oral Hygiene Visit?

During an initial visit with your dentist, he or she will evaluate your teeth and gums and determine what diagnostic and preventative services need to be done. This can include: ▪ Taking a full series of X-rays to check for cavities and check the bone and supporting tissues.

▪ Reviewing your current medical history ▪ Assessing your Periodontal Tissues (gums).

What should you do to maintain your teeth and gums between dental visits.

Taking care of your teeth on a daily basis with brushing and flossing is vital to the continued health of your teeth and gums. Plaque which is a film of mucus and bacteria, forms on the teeth every 12 hours and must be removed 2-3 times a day in order to prevent dental decay and the build up of calculus or tarter. Brushing of the tongue is also important to reduce the amount of plaque that forms on the teeth and to help keep your breath fresh. It has also been found that taking care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis reduces the amount of bacteria in the bloodstream.

This along with a balanced diet will help you to prevent problems with your heart and its blood vessels.

▪ Evaluating your existing restorations, fillings, crowns and other dental work to make sure they fit well, function well and look nice.

▪ Evaluate you bite and your chewing patterns.

▪ Evaluate your smile for any cosmetic enhancements.

Finally, building good habits with dental care both at home and with regular dental visits will help you keep a healthy and attractive smile for life. Take the opportunity today to schedule a visit with your dentist and make caring for your teeth a long-term priority in your life.

▪ Screen your mouth, head and neck for oral cancer.

▪ Develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

▪ Refer you to any specialists if needed for specific treatment.

Once your needs are determined, preventative treatment and educational services can be done. This can include: ▪ Cleaning and scaling of your teeth to remove plaque and calculus (tarter).

▪ Polishing of the teeth to remove surface stains.

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▪ Fluoride application.

▪ Toothbrush and floss instruction.

▪ Evaluation and education concerning a proper diet.

▪ Reviewing the dentists prescribed treatment.

▪ Evaluating frequency of cleanings.

Traditionally adult patients need to have their teeth cleaned and checked every 6 months. However, each patient‘s needs are different and some require cleanings and evaluation of the gums on a more frequent schedule. This is typically every 3-4 months.

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You should have just let Uncle Tso pay for dinner.

Chinese Family Reunion Dinners 101  By Wayne Chan

to pay for it. However, it is important for you to give the impression that you always eat this way, as if you normally order shark fin soup at $150/bowl. This image projects success.

It is also a good idea to order something off the menu in which the animal of choice is cooked whole and presented in it’s entirety for the enjoyment of the guests. As a rule of thumb, the larger the carcass, the better.

For those of you who may attend a Chinese banquet or are Chinese and are planning a big get together with family, I have compiled a set of guidelines that should help you in your preparation.

My qualifications? My parents have 17 brothers and sisters among them. Growing up, I attended so many family reunions that I sometimes wondered when the separation occurred that justified having another family reunion.

With that said, here are some helpful hints on how to proceed, in chronological order: 1. You must select a restaurant (Chinese, of course), in the most concentrated part of town, on a busy Friday night (in your local Chinatown), preferably with no free parking in the vicinity that will force you to drive past a number of pay parking lots in order to park free in a dimly lit alleyway close to a neighborhood pawn shop.

2. Once you have arrived, you must make sure the restaurant you have chosen has ambient noise loud enough to drown out any kind of meaningful conversation. After all, this is a family reunion. It’s not the time or place for any kind of small talk.

3. Once the restaurant has been chosen, adults are seated at one table and children sit at another. All tables are round and large enough to seat approximately 15 people. All children must sit at one table, regardless of how many are in attendance. If there are so many children that some must share a seat or play “tagteam dining”, so be it.

4. The first big test of the evening is in ordering the appropriate dishes. The dishes ordered for the adults must be so expensive that you may need to get a second mortgage on your home

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Dishes for the adult table are seafood based. On the other hand, dishes for the kid’s table are carbohydrate based. The dishes for the children must include vast quantities of starch, particularly rice and noodles. Non-carbohydrate based dishes, such as sweet and sour pork, should include the smallest bits of the toughest meat possible, covered with a thick layering of starch, and then deep-fried beyond recognition.

As a side note, the meat within the starch must be so small as to make it difficult to detect or taste until you have flossed later in the evening and dislodged it from between your teeth.

Although it is hard to find, a children’s specialty would be a dish of nuggets made entirely of starch, then covered with flour batter, deep fried and covered with a gooey, sugary red sauce which would eliminate any nutritional value whatsoever.

Finally, for budgeting purposes, the dollar ratio between dishes served for the adults vs. children should be approximately 35 to one.

5. When the first dishes arrive, it is best to ask the waitress to slow everything down so as to make each course a test in patience. Chinese tradition dictates that true prosperity allows the family the luxury to slowly enjoy their meal.

If, in the course of your meal, you notice that the newspaper delivery boy is going about his rounds, you have accomplished your task.

6. During the meal, the role of all those who attend is to show mock amazement and to beseech the host that they have ordered too much. This is a customary ritual designed to convey the guest’s observation that the host has enough money to feed a small army. The host must respond in kind by ordering five more dishes.

Another Chinese custom is to communicate your pleasure in the dishes by eating as loudly as possible. This conveys the pleasure you are experiencing to your gracious host. Once the sound level of smacking lips and gums begins to sound like a chorus of tap dancers, you have made your feelings known.

7. Towards the end of the meal, the roles of the elders in the party are somewhat different. It is their responsibility to grade each dish based on how much they disliked it. The grading scale is between a B- and a D, and it is customary to add some judicial comment along with their evaluation. Comments such as “The fish in that dish is too fishy tasting” or “This used to be one of their specialties” are always acceptable observations.

8. After the last dish is finished, toothpicks are handed out so that everyone in the party can join in a round of teeth cleaning. Of course, etiquette demands that while one hand is poking and prodding, the other hand covers the mouth to obstruct any direct viewing by others seated at the table.

9. At the end of the meal, the waitress will promptly present a bill for the evening’s festivities. It is at this point that at least two or three of those in attendance must argue over who will pay for the dinner. The negotiations that ensue must be loud, insistent, and unwavering. It is customary and even suggested that someone grab the bill and walk towards the waitress with the intent to pay.

It is also appropriate for the other person to follow him and grab their shoulder in order to continue bickering. However, tripping the person as they are walking up with the bill is considered to be stepping over the lines of proper etiquette.

One simple tip to help determine how fervently you should fight over the bill: For the most part, the less money you make, the more insistent you should be to pick up the tab. This is called, “Being in denial”.

On the drive back home with each family going their separate ways, it is appropriate for the adults in the car to repeatedly question, “Why do we always have to go through the same thing every time we get together?” The children, slouched in the back seat and stuffed to their ears in carbs, should promptly respond by burping in unison.

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could never be just another middleaged woman. The opening of her flagship store in the city caused quite a buzz.

Last year opening of Barbie Shanghai was by invitation only but created a traffic jam around its location in Huaihai Road. Many passing cars and pedestrians stopped in wonder at the 50-m-long line.

The next morning, when the store opened to the public, it was crowded with adult women as well as little girls, many wearing pink, Barbie’s signature color.

The six-storey emporium displays almost 900 different Barbie dolls, many of which date back decades.

The world’s most famous blonde was settling into her new home in Shanghai. Barbie may be 50 years old but the slim and fashionable icon

Her new six-story home at 550 Huaihai Road is the biggest Barbie store in the world. Covering more than 3,500 sq m, it offers a huge array of Barbie dolls and products for both girls and adults. There are more than 40 categories, including dolls, clothes, books, movies, cosmetics and stationery. A

rotating staircase from the third to fifth floors gives enthusiasts the chance to gaze at 875 Barbie dolls in pretty pink dresses.

Fashion fans will love the third floor, where the big names are. Patricia Field, the New York stylist from Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, has a special Barbie line and Japanese fashion brand Sanei provides Barbie designs for adults who still want to dress like a princess.

A highlight on this floor is a special wedding gown designed by Vera Wang. A lucky brideto-be will have the chance to wear it and win a Barbie doll that looks exactly like her, according to Laura Lai, general manager of Barbie Shanghai.

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Starting 2010 with a Bang

- The 22nd Annual CCF Chinese New Year Festival -

 By Lani Yu Bertho Boman

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ing; why in the world didn’t you come to the CCF Chinese New Year Festival in Miami?”

Mr. Peter Liu and Mr. Wilfred Lai of CCF

There is something indescribable about experiencing a live acrobatics show. Imagine, for instance, watching a girl in a red and gold tasseled costume bend backwards into a pretzel while balancing lotus lamps on her hands and feet.

You’d grasp at the edge of your seat and forget to clap. You’d drop your jaw and stare with awestruck, disbelieving eyes as a group of graceful female contortionists construct a human pyramid by stretching their limbs into fantastical shapes on top of each other. It’d be a difficult sight to forget. But afterwards, if a friend who had not seen the routine asked you to paint a picture for them, you might struggle with it. He or she would argue, “How is it possible for a person to even twist in that direction, much less spin plates at the same time?” And then you’d reply with, “You’d have to have been there to understand. It was mind-blow-

That was more or less my situation after attending the event last Sunday, on February 21st.

The festival featured way more than just acrobatics, don’t get me wrong; but they were the highlight of the production. This is my personal documentation, which begins on Saturday, when we drove four hours from Orlando and stayed overnight in a hotel. It was sort of “mini-family vacation,” as Dad called it, since we planned to meet up with my aunt, uncle, and adorable little cousins at the festival, and watch the show together. Thus we went to bed early and prepared to depart at a respectable time the next morning.

We arrived at the Dade campus early; the red welcome balloons had not yet been affixed over the arch of the brick entrance. I settled with our bags and water bottles upon entering the sea of white seats under the pavilion, while everyone else decided to stretch their legs around the complex. My parents bought back Chinese pancakes and a soft-serve ice cream for my brother, and by that time half the chairs had filled, bringing on an airy atmosphere of anticipation. I found out the festival compound was basically set up like a fair, with fundraising booths, concession stands, and what appeared to be a giant Asian marketplace amassed behind our spot in the audience. We ate

and waited as spectators chattered contentedly amongst themselves about the weather, which was just gorgeous, a perfect balance of sunshine and spring chill, greatly appreciated after the previous week’s icebox temperatures.

At twelve-thirty, the show commenced, with a customarily colorful dragon and lion dance and a warm greeting by the president of the Chinese Cultural Foundation (CCF), Peter Liu. Mr. Liu thanked the sponsors, calling representatives onstage in his round, American accent. We clapped and whistled in acknowledgment of: Ms. Yanping Gao, the Consul General of Chinese Consulate General in Houston; Friends of the Orphans, Inc. and Food for the Poor, Inc. (international aid organizations for Haiti earthquake relief); American Heart Association, Inc; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Inc. (national organizations); Parkoptimists (local organization affiliated with the National Parkinson Foundation) and Save Our Sisters, Inc. (local organization founded by breast cancer survivors), among others. Wilfred Lai, the vice-president of CCF and inspired producer of the event was also present.

At last the entertainment picked up, courtesy of Florida’s most indomitable acrobatic artists.

SinoElite Acrobats of Orlando and the Magic Dragon performers of Epcot outdid themselves, infusing the audience with astonishment and fear-

Consul General Yanping Gao with Peter Liu, Emcees Meg Wu and Mee Pan, and local dancers

Lani Yu, is a junior at Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. She can be reached at pseudoname.girl@gmail.com

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ful fascination, as all of their routines seemed to involve bonelessness, tests of skill that could’ve easily resulted in emergency room accidents, or both. Women and children of local clubs danced and modeled traditional Tibetan costumes, silk qipao, and ethnic outfits representing twelve out of the 56 Chinese nationalities. Asian students also staged contributions, and Jessica Yap, an accomplished seventeen-year-old violinist of Chinese and Jamaican descent rendered us speechless with her solo acts. At this point I turned in my chair to check out the crowd, and the number of people had tripled in size, with every seat taken and onlookers standing far back and on the sides. The food vendors had their hands full, with such a large number of customers. One of the last routines of the show was humorous: the Matsuriza Taiko drummers of Epcot, who not only excel in music but also, apparently, in slapstick comedy. The leader’s amusing antics with kitchen knives, restaurant jokes, and over-the-top facial expressions earned him laughter, and his magnificent drumming roaring applause. At 2:00 pm, Mr. Liu informed us of the second show at 3:45 pm, which would differ slightly from the first. We herded ourselves out of the pavilion, merging into a throng of snack-hungry people.

Hence, our next course of action was getting bubble tea, because there’s no way anyone can go

to an Asian festival and leave without consuming one of those. There were long, ambiguous lines in front of the cold drinks and ice cream/smoothie stands, which, since they were right across the path from each other, resulted in a congested bottleneck effect, but we eventually pressed through to the eastern dessert tables and fried tofu stall.

Thankfully it was cooler than expected outside, even with the sun almost directly overhead; I was pondering that unusual stroke of luck when we came upon a stand displaying rows of rectangular aquariums, each one about the length of a palm, containing colored gravel, a tiny algae plant, and a territorial male betta fish. We were lured in; the deal breaker was a free month’s supply sample of fish food. Mom and I took our time scrutinizing the tanks, finally deciding on a red-plumed fellow in a purple habitat. The lady promised it would be fine on the four-hour car ride back to Orlando, as long as we kept the bag tied. Then, carefully swinging our purchase, we killed the remaining time browsing jewelry in commodity shops, of which there were many. I spotted copious lacquer paintings, silk fans and umbrellas, wind-up toys, inlaid figurines, orchid plants, hanging crystal pendants; it was a feast for the consumer’s eyes. At 3:35 pm Dad phoned from the pavilion, suggesting we head back since the second show was starting and our relatives had arrived. We ended up losing

our places and standing on the sides with partially blocked views. Mom laughed with my aunt, going over the high points of the performances, and exclaiming over the two toddlers climbing all over her. When the second show concluded and the place started clearing out, Mom picked out another betta fish for their New Year’s present, since she’d noticed how they had been enthralled with ours and would crouch over to poke at it every few minutes. My uncle was slightly skeptical about whether either of our pets would survive the stress, but I wasn’t worried. Aren’t fish symbols of prosperity? That should mean something.

All in all, the CCF Chinese New Year was a firecracker event, from which I gathered great memories. Who doesn’t appreciate entering 2010 with a bang, in whatever way is meaningful to you? I’m satisfied celebrating the most auspicious holiday of my roots the way I did, with scales, bubble tea, contortionist champions, and family; personally I doubt there’s a single person who couldn’t gain something unique and meaningful from attending such a gathering. I mean, there were red pouches filled with chocolate coins, and inspiring child-like joy counts as meaningful in my book. So Happy Year of the Tiger, may your fortunes never cease, in hopes of experiencing the indescribable for decades to come.

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◄Pageant Winners (from left to right) Theresa Mai, Zaida Deguzman, Phungtien Tran, Stephanie Nguyen, Elisha Kes, Di Yao, Daniel Yoo, Jordan Acevedo

Mr & Ms ASA 2009 Di Yao & Phungtien Tran performing a step performance

The Asian Student Association at the University of Central Florida hosted their 10th Annual Mr & Ms ASA Scholarship Pageant at the Pegasus Grand Ballroom on the college campus on March 6th, 2010.

10th Annual Mr & Ms ASA Scholarship Pageant  By Teresa Uyên Chan

Cultural Wear Introduction

Girls: Stephanie Nguyen, Leslie Le, Zaida DeGuzman, Emmie Nguyen, Theresa Mai, Carminao Ozaeta, Jeannie Chung, and Bettina Tran

First Place winners, Mr & Ms ASA 2010 Elisha Kes & Stephanie Nguyen

Guys: Timothy Marionneaux, Josh Chan, Phillip Lee, Brett Leatherman, Elisha Kes, and Daniel Yoo

The Pageant opened up to an introduction video filmed by Matt Nguyen and Thinking Kap Productions. Matt Nguyen is a student at the University of Central Florida with a skill in editing videos which he has been doing for seven years.

Thinking Kap Productions, founded in 2009, consists of owners, Angel Munoz, Robert Ly, and Milton Tu. They specialize in filming, editing, and music production. Following the video was a dance performed by the Pageant contestants. The introduction dance was choreographed by Jasmine Gray and Ryan Marrero. Both of the choreographers are involved in UCF’s dance crew called DWEEBS. They have won numerous awards for their various styles of dance which include, but is not limited to modern hip-hop, breaking, and even ballet. Following the video and dance was the presentation of emcees, David Yu and Sheri Seto, Mr and Ms ASA 2008, provided by President, Teresa Chan and Vice-President, Kathryn San Agustin. The emcees then introduced the judges, Mr Sam Babbs, Ms Lan Dang, Mr. Juan DeJesus, Ms. Amy Lynn Perez, and Dr. Peter Adams. Performances of the night included Insane Logik, Mr and Ms ASA 2009 Di Yao and Phungtien Tran, DWEEBS, and Klass Sick’s Devvon Terrel.

The contestants went through numerous testing portions which included a cultural presentation,

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talent performance, and evening wear question and answer. The contestants have been training with President, Teresa Chan and event managers, Kathryn San Agustin and Maria Roman for about 6 weeks. In their preparation, they have gained confidence and become more dilligent and able to time manage which benefits them in the future. All contestants are winners in ASA’s eyes because every single person has shown qualities of a leader which is the quality ASA strives to bring out in each and every contestant.

The conclusion of the event was the crowning ceremony. Winning Mr and Ms Photogenic was Joshua Chan and Zaida DeGuzman, Mr and Ms Congeniality Elisha Kes and Stephanie Nguyen, Academic Excellence Daniel Yoo, Most Talented Phillip Lee and Stephanie Nguyen, Outstanding Community Service Elisha Kes, People’s Choice Award Stephanie Nguyen , 2nd Runner Up Jordan Acevedo and Theresa Mai,1st Runner Up Daniel Yoo and Zaida DeGuzman, and MR and MS ASA 2010 Elisha Kes and Stephanie Nguyen!

The event was a success highlighting the contestant and their special and unique qualities.

The scholarship pageant recognizes students who are leaders in the Asian community. Students in the pageant are selected based on academics, talent, and community service. Not only

do they demonstrate excellence in academics, but they have also proven themselves as leaders on campus.

The goal of the Asian Student Association is to provide a social and academic support network for the Asian American community at UCF. Their mission is to spread awareness of the cultures that make up this fast growing demographic and promote diversity throughout our organization. The Asian Student Association serves its members by providing social and agenda-based meetings while planning events during the year to accomplish its goal of bringing about campusawareness. Throughout the year, the organization participates in various community service events with groups such as Volunteer UCF, HELP UCF, Asian American Heritage Council, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and much more. Besides helping out with the community, they also host a variety of their own events, the principals being the “Tour of Asia” Cultural Showcase, Lunar New Year Date Auction, and the Mr. and Miss ASA Scholarship Pageant.

For more information about the Asian Student Association at the University of Central Florida, please visit asaucf.org

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Emcees: Kris Campos & Merescil Gamboa.

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Filipino Student Association at University of Central Florida

5th Annual Sayaw: Ang Ating Kwento (Our Story)  By Merescil Gamboa

The Filipino Student Association’s 5th Annual Sayaw Show was held on Saturday, March 20th at the UCF Ferrell Commons.

As the Vice President, I was asked to be the Co-Emcee along with Kris Campos. This year’s theme for the event was called “Ang Ating Kwento” meaning “Our Story.” Robert DelaCruz and Viet Nguyen, our Script/Video Managers, designed the concept of our storyline. It’s about a couple, Kris and Merescil (the Emcees), who in the beginning are very much in love with each other, but after a couple of months, things start to fall a part. Kris decides to bring Merescil on a trip to the Philippines in hopes of rekindling their love for each other.

One of the videos that sparked everyone’s interest was Justin Dizon’s “Pinoy Justice League.”

It’s about three Filipino Superheros, Tinikling Master, Maglalatik Master, and Sayaw sa Bangko Man, who appear when evil strikes and saves the day. “Justice – Tastes like Adobo!”

Since our theme was called “Ang Ating Kwento” or “Our Story,” Emmie Nguyen, our Decoration Manager, decided to show the story behind the Filipino Student Association. Along the sides of the walls in the Ferrell Commons, there were two separate timelines that tell the audience what has happened throughout these past two years of FSA. Each picture displayed captured a memory from a certain event that we have held.

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The evening was filled with various types of cultural dance performances including, Kappa Malong Malong, Singkil, Lulay, Sayaw sa Bangko, Maglalatik, Tinikling, and Sinulog, Coordinated by Stephanie Day and Genaro Moore, our Dance Troupe Coordinators. We also had a Hip-Hop performance by our very own Fresh off the Beat, Coordinated by Tracy Grady and Sheri Seto, and Ragrag Sakan and Palayok by the Philippine Cultural Dance Ensemble of Brevard County.

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Japanese Animation “The Rebirth of Buddha” Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 │11am Orange County South Creek Public Library 1702 Deerfield Blvd., Orlando, FL 32837 A free Japanese animated movie “The Rebirth of Buddha” with English voice over presented by Happy Science USA. In Japan it was held in 400 major theaters across the country.

Over several millions people have seen it. Walk-Ins welcome. Free Admission.

Appreciate donation.

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May 16, 2010 The Festival @ Guang Ming Temple Raffle Cultural Performance 佛光山光明寺 Guang Ming Temple 國際佛光會佛州協會 BLIA, Florida Chapter

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Japanese Spring Festival Apr 10 (Sat) 1pm - 6pm at New International Center at FSU. Japanese History Table, Kingyosukui, Writing your name in Japanese, Origami table, Trying on Yukata, Omikoshi display, Japanese Curry samples, Peformances (Bonodori, Nihonbuyou, dance performance by Japanese kids, AIKIDO, Okinawa song...etc.), Japanese Video game Table, Shooting games, Shinkansen Technology information table, An-pan kui race, and Raffles.

Spring Drama Production April 10 (Sat) 7 p.m. and April 11 (Sun) at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran School auditorium (2025 West State Road 426, Oviedo). FREE admission. This wonderful comedy will keep you laughing from the beginning to end. More details at 407-275-7750.

JoyFest April 10 (Sat) A Day of Service is designed to mobilize hundreds of volunteers in various service projects - ranging from landscaping at Lawton Chiles Elementary School, home repair, to repairing bikes for children and adults in need. All volunteers will meet at Spirit of Joy at 8am. For more information or to sign up, go to spiritofjoy.org or email joyfest.orlando@gmail.com.

Thai New Year - Songkran Festival Apr 11 (Sun), Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida (Wat Tampa), 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa , Tel: 813-621-1669. This year’s festival include offering alms to the Monks, Memorial service, Miss Songkarn Beauty contest, Sunday Market, Sprinkling perfumed water on Buddha images, Monks, and Elders. Visit www.wattampainenglish.com for more information AACC Business After Hours Apr 15 (Thurs) 6-8pm at Sam’s Club - 7701 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Free for members and $10 for non-members. RSVP and questions to events@asianamericanchambercfl.org or visit www.asianamericanchambercfl.org.

The 8th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival Apr 17 (Sat) 9am – 5pm Downtown Tavares, Wooton Park . Performances include Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Martial Arts, Dragon Legend, and Orlando Taiko Dojo.

Visit http://www.cfdragonboat.org Thai New Year - Songkran Festival Apr 18 (Sun), Wat Florida Dhammaram - 2421 Old Vineland Rd. Kissimmee , FL. “Songkran Day” is usually consisted of: offering alms food and other requistes to the monks, extending merits to the deceased and water-blessing ceremony. Visit www.watflorida.org for more details.

Lao New Year Apr 24 & 25 (Sat & Sun) 9am - 10pm - Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple . Beauty Pageant Contest, Songkran Parade, Laos Traditional Dance Show and music, Food and merchandise and many more. $10/person. http://www.watnavaram.org World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Apr 24 (Sat) 9am to 5pm – Barber Park - 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando .

On last Saturday of every April, people in hundreds of cities and over 60 nations, create a global Taichi and Qigong wave as the Earth turns. An unprecedented

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global event connecting humanity across religious, racial, ethnic, and geopolitical boundaries, for the sole purpose of health & healing. Visit www.worldtaichiday.org or call Sam Winters (407) 238-7450 to reserve your spot at this event.

Japanese animated movie “The Rebirth of Buddha” Apr 24 (Sat) 11am at Orange County South Creek Public Library - 1702 Deerfield Blvd. , Orlando , FL 32837 . English voice over presented by Happy Science USA .

In Japan it was held in 400 major theaters across the country. Over several millions people have seen it. Walk-Ins welcome. Free Admission. Appreciate donation.

Contact Tetsu Sato at 813-914-7771(Office) or 813-787-3789(Cell) for more details.

IACC Business Expo 2010 Organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce – Orlando. Apr 25 (Sun) 2-5pm at Florida Hotel & Conference Center - 1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando. Visit www.iaccorlando.com for more details World of Nations Celebration Apr 29 - May 2, visitors will embark on an exciting journey, traveling throughout the park where travelers may see more than 30 countries including Asian Countries like China , Philippines , South Korea , Taiwan , and Vietnam . For more information, contact the City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events at (904) 630-3690, e-mail: events@coj.net or visit www.MakeASceneDowntown.com.

Tampa Bay Dragonboat Races May 1 (Sat) 8:30am at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, the Marriott Waterside and waters of Garrison Channel. Visit www.tampabaydragonboats.com for more details.

Celebrate Asia 2010 May 8 (Sat) at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront - 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville. Dance ~ Party ~ Entertainment ~ Costumes ~ Celebrity Appearances.

Visit http://www.celebrateasia.net or email: gabriela@celebrateasia.info for more details.

Asian-Pacific American Festival May 15 (Sat) at F. Burton Smith Regional Park, S.R. 520, Cocoa. This annual event is a great chance to get members of the Asian-Pacific community together and enjoy a delicious variety of Asian cuisine, music, and entertainment. Sponsored and coordinated by SFACEF, and provided by your Asian-Pacific friends in Brevard County, there is something for everyone in the family at this fun-filled event. www.faabco.org Chinese School of CAACF 30th Anniversary Ceremony May 15 (Sat) 3pm - 528 Huntington Ave., Winter Park 32789.

Visit www.orlandochineseschool.org Buddha’s Birthday May 16 (Sun) at Guang Ming Temple - 6555 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, FL 32822.

Email: ibpsfl@yahoo.com or visit www.orlandobuddhism.org for more details.

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Meet regularly once a month to enjoy Japanese food, have topical discussions of the Japanese culture, form new connections and exchange information, also participate in public cultural events. Feel free to contact Teri Mitchell (日本人 ) at teri_mitchell@hotmail.com / 407.347.7606 Web: ld-e.com/jclub

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Every Wed (6 – 9pm) and Sun (1 – 6pm) at College Park Community Center - 2393 Elizabeth Ave, Orlando. Fees: Adults: $5, Under 18: $1, 12 and under: Free.

Please contact Krishna Balwalli at 407.683.9162 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com for more information. www.cflbadminton.org

THE TABLE TENNIS CLUB @ UCF

The club has 6 tables, and competes with other universities such as the University of Florida, and Florida Institute of Technology. For more information on joining the club or becoming part of the team, please visit www.pingpongknights.com, or contact club president Lee Christo - dtrini1@hotmail.com

CAACF CHINESE FOLK DANCE CLASS

CAACF established The Dancing Troupe in 1980 to promote and preserve the Chinese culture. If your children would like to learn more about Chinese Folk Dance, please contact Angie Chow, director of CAACF Dancing Trope at 407-810-5140 or email her at angie.chow.chow@gmail.com.

TAIJI/QIGONG CLASS

Taiji is a system of movements used to increase one’s balance, awareness, coordination and to promote one’s energy (qi). Classes are every Wednesday and start at 7pm. Downtown location. Contact Sifu Sam Winters for more information at 407.913.2115.

TAI CHI CLASS

Join Dong & Phu on Wed & Fri 9 – 10am as they teach you the “Eight Brocades” style of Tai Chi. Doing this exercise is good for your health and longevity. By donation.

Renaissance Senior Center - 3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando 407.254.9070 www.orangecountyparks.net

Tai Chi & Qigong lessons with “Madame Wu”

Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm / St. Cloud Senior Center and Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm / Barney Veal Center in Kissimmee. Classes taught by donation only.

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CHINESE CULTURAL CLASS

2009 Tzu Chi Foundation Orlando Chinese Cultural School, Fall Semester Age: Over 5 years old of age 9:00am-12:00pm every Sat Location: 5401 Alhambra Dr., Suite A, Orlando, FL Contact James Huang at 407.301.8443, or Sherry Wu at 407-352-0505

SINOELITE PERFORMING GROUP 奧 蘭 多 中 華 精 英 藝 術 團 Variety of Chinese entertainments include folk dances, live music, acrobatics, martial arts, and specialty acts. Contact Jim Yu at 407.719.0423 or yujim@juno.com to arrange the performance for your next function.

LIVING STONE COMMUNITY FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

6:30 – 9:30pm at Downey Memorial Church – Life Center, 10201 E Colonial Dr., Orlando.

Contact Pastor Joseph Wong at 407.929.0409 or visit www.livingstonemissionary.org for more information. An evening of fun and games. There will be activities for children, lively discussions on family related topics, and plenty of opportunities to meet others. Dinner is available for purchase.

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