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Dear Asia Trend Magazine, I’d like to congratulate your magazine on hitting its 100th edition! This is no small feat and I share in your delight in this wonderful accomplishment. Asia Trend Magazine is a great magazine that covers the wonderful mix of diversity in my District (4) and throughout Orlando and central Florida. I’m always excited to read the magazine stories regarding the Mills 50 District, the wonderful mix of art and culture, the assortment of Asian restaurants, stores and services. Two of my favorite stories each year are your coverage of the Lunar New Year Dragon Parade and the Dragon Boat Races.

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Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple 33rd Anniversary Kung Fu Exhibition The Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Temple of Orlando celebrated its 33rd anniversary with the community on November 2nd at the Colonial High School Auditorium. Many masters under Wah Lum Kung Fu system all over the United States came together to demonstrate the finest of

Kung Fu that night. Students at different levels were all eager to show the audiences their skill and hard work with passion. The thrill and excitement for Kung Fu filled the whole auditorium.

Grandmaster Pui Chan, the 6th generation successor of the Wah Lum System and 33rd Wah Lum Orlando

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generation successor of the Shaolin Temple, China began teaching the traditional martial arts at the Central Florida area since 1980. His faith in Kung Fu and his strong kinship with other martial arts systems and organizations makes him become one of the most influential kunf fu masters in the United States.

Partial proceeds from the show were donated to St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital. As of today, Wah Lum has raised over $30,000 since 1997. For more information about Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, please visit www.wahlum.com.

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Orlando Japan Festival, organized by the Japan Association of Orlando (JAO) is one of the largest festivals featuring Japan in Florida.

More than 3,000 participants experienced Japanese culture, performing arts, music and cuisines at The Village at Hunter’s Creek on November 3rd. Festival was kicked off at noon by Consul General Shinji Nagashima from Consul-General of Japan in Miami. It is followed by well anticipated “One Hundred Taiko Drummers” by Orlando Taiko Dojo and Montessori School of Celebration. At the same time, Basaar by Mitsukoshi offering unbelievable discounted items was open for the year end shoppers. Non-stop crowd filled up the audience section all day long. Many local Japanese restaurants offered their best dishes to support the Japan Festival. This festival would not be possible without the help of the volunteers, staff members, performers, and all

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JAO and its members are committed to conduct an Annual Orlando Japan Festival to vitalize Japanese art, music, culture, and education through festivals in the Orlando community. The proceeds from the Festival will not only help Earthquake/Tsunami victims, but also support local organizations and individuals in their endeavors to further the excellence of Japanese visual and performing arts, culture and education. This year, JAO is able to donate partial proceeds to CFAO to support the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Please visit http://www.jorlando.org/ for further information regarding JAO and Orlando Japan Festival.

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Celebrating our 100th issue

While Asia Trend is celebrating the 100th issue in December, we would like to honor some individuals in Florida who have been selflessly promoting Asian Culture or contributing to the positive image of Asian Americans. Asia Trend will continue to strive to expand its coverage and programs to community with a mission of strengthening mutual understanding, creating effective channels of communication between Asian Americans and non-Asian Americans and promoting cultural performing arts through a wide range of media including but not limited to print magazine, multi-media, festivals and social networking. If you know anyone who has been contributing to the Asian American Community for unity and harmony, please write to us at iloveasiatrend@gmail. com. We would be glad to present the qualified individual a token of appreciation.

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Dr. Joy Bruce

“I am also proud that we became more visible and recognized in mainstream society, enabling us to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the Governor’s mansion” Dr. Joy Bruce re-invigorated the Asian American Federation of Florida statewide, and united its member organizations to participate in the Census 2010 initiative that resulted in significant (70%) increase in the number of recorded Asian Americans from 266,256 in 2000 to 454,821 in 2010.

She is also the founder of NANAY, Inc. with a mission to promote the health, welfare and well-being of elders and youth. She formed the Philippine American Federation of South Florida in 1980 to unite and support the various Philippine-American organizations in South Florida.

Grandmaster Pui Chan

“It’s (teaching Kung Fu) not just a job, but a way of life.”

Chan Pui was first introduced to martial arts at the age of 6. In 1970, he opened his first school in Boston, becoming one of the leading pioneers in introducing martial arts to the United States. In 1980, Pui Chan established Wah Lum Temple in Orlando. Since then, there are more than 30 martial arts schools under his Wah Lum System around the world. This training system continues Pui’s dream to encourage dedicated martial artists to share the Wah Lum philosophy and training to achieve maximum potential in the art.

Lita Abril Martija

“ I am proud to serve my community - the Asian Americans in general, and the Filipino Americans in particular - by actively playing a part of teams striving to make a difference.”

Whatever we do in life, do it with confidence.

Lita Martija served as founding presidents of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Heritage Council, and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce. She was recognized as “Woman of the Year”, by the National Association of Professional Women in the United States, given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Asian Chamber, and received the City of Orlando Mayor’s “I HAVE A DREAM” Award in recognition of her activities “following Martin Luther King’s legacy of equality, justice, freedom, peace and harmony.”

Takemasa Ishikura

“Being part of organizing Orlando Japan Festival has been my biggest success. It was impossible without the help and support of my friends and family, Orlando Taiko Dojo members, members of JAO and the Asian Community including Asia Trend.”

Takemasa Ishikura started to perform as a member of Kanto-Abare-Daiko at the EPCOT Japan pavilion of Walt Disney World in 1983. Takemasa Ishikura took over the leadership and formed Matsuriza Japanese Traditional Taiko Drummers in 1998. He also created a subsidiary team “Orlando Taiko Dojo” which helps spread the Taiko Japanese culture extensively through performances and classes. He is also the organizer of the Orlando Japan Festival which becomes the largest Japanese events in Orlando.

Puxiao Cen, M.D.

My favorite quote is “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” by Soren Kierkegaard, a 19th Century Danish existentialist philosopher.

Dr. Cen is an Assistant Professor of University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and practicing cardiologist. She is board certified in cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. She was elected a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology in 2003. She is one of the sponsors of CHARGE, which is the first Asian Dragon Boat Team in Orlando. She also participated in the first and second Dragon Parades of Lunar New Year, which has become the most significant Asian event in Orlando. Dr. Cen has dedicated herself to her patients and the community through education as well as direct patient care.

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A New Year, A Healthier You

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his new year is the perfect time to start a healthier diet after a long winter full of indulgence. Whether you spent this holiday at home, taking visitors to your favorite local food places or traveling and exploring new foods, you can probably agree that more than fifty percent of your activities were centered on eating. Though there is nothing like a delicious large bowl of pho or all-you-can-eat crawfish with family and friends, periods of overeating can add up - impacting your weight and health in the long run. Now that this year is coming to an end, it is time to start on a healthier diet by being aware of not only what you eat, but also the way you eat. Put these five tips into your daily practice to help you feel great, keep weight from creeping on, and to prevent future health problems.

Make Your Meals Bright and Colorful

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For a healthier diet, add a variety of fruits and vegetables to your meals daily. Fruits and vegetables provide important antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, potassium and fiber that are beneficial for both short- and long-term health. In addition, green leafy vegetables like gai lan and baby bok choy are high in fiber, which can make you feel full easily, helping to reduce your calories at each meal. These vegetables are also known to help maintain a healthy digestive tract and blood sugar level.

Sodium is found naturally in foods, which means you’re likely to get enough in your daily diet without needing to add more. Dipping sauces such as soy, hoisin and hot sauces, regular or lite, are high in sodium and can add excess sodium to your meals.

Too much sodium intake daily can cause you to gain water weight and eventually lead to hypertension. So as much as possible, use just a dab for taste.

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Pace Yourself

Take it To-Go

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If you tend to eat fast, try slowing down. Chew each bite of food at least 30 times before swallowing or place your chopsticks down after each bite. Eating slower helps give your stomach time to process and communicate with your brain, letting you know when you’ve had enough, keeping you from overeating. Eating slower can also help prevent heartburn.

It is okay if you did not clear off every grain of rice or strand of noodle from your bowl. Pay attention to your body and recognize when you’re comfortably full – not stuffed. Eat what you can and take the rest home.

You’ll thank yourself later for not overstuffing and for the leftovers you saved for lunch tomorrow.

Sweet toppings on frozen yogurt and sugary drinks like tapioca pearl-filled fruit smoothies can easily push your calories past its daily limit. Instead, pass up on the treats and place them on the occasional splurge list to keep you from packing on extra pounds overtime.

Jamie Luu is a registered dietitian with a passion in improving the overall health and wellness of Asian Americans. She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in food science and human nutrition with a concentration in dietetics from the University of Florida. Currently residing in Saint Petersburg, Florida, she provides nutrition counseling for weight management with Almased USA, Inc. For questions and comments on this article, e-mail Jamie at jamieluu.edu@gmail.com or tweet her @jamieluurd.

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Mukushin-­ryu Kacchu Kumitachi Seminar On Nov. 2 the Rising Sun Dojo held their annual Mukushin-­ ryu Bujutsu Seminar at the Shindai Dojo in Orlando. This year the seminar was kacchu kumitachi – sword combat while in full armor.

Teaching the seminar was Ohashi Kenshin, sensei – 15th generation souke (headmaster) of Mukushin-­ryu Bujutsu, and the head of Wasaka Ichiryo Gashuka no Kai-a group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of authentic samurai armor (yoroi). Ohashi sensei, along with fellow armor club member Shoichi Nakamura brought 3 full sets of yoroi (samurai armor) from Japan for the seminar and for a demonstration the following day at the Orlando Japan Festival. The seminar and dem-

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onstration was all part of a training and cultural exchange, sponsored in part by Rising Sun Dojo and the Obama City, Japan city council.

Students from several different schools of Japanese swordsmanship attended the event as it was a rare chance to not just learn the techniques used when fighting in full armor, but to have the opportunity to actually use those techniques while in full armor…against an opponent who was also in full armor. Seminar attendee and student at Rising Sun Dojo Marty Fries explained- ­“I think the Yoroi Seminar opened a lot of eyes about how different it is to train/fight in armor. The weight, restricted movement, and different targeting change our techniques. Being able to share that with the

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For students of Mukushin-­ryu, this is a very important aspect of our training. Much of the foundation and techniques within the style is based on fighting in and against an opponent wearing armor. Having the opportunity to actually wear and train in the armor allows the student a very unique perspective that without that experience, would never truly understand some of the nuances of a particular technique.

For more info on Mukushin-ryuBujutsu, please visit www.mukushin.com Vu Nguyen

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TCCGO President Paul Hsiao, board of directors, and special guests.

Abraham Li, Director of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami and Paul Hsiao, re-elected second term President of the TCCGO

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TCCGO 16th Anniversary & Annual Election Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando TCCGO 大奧蘭多台灣商會 hosted the 16th Anniversary and annual election night with balloting supervised by past presidents, advisors and board memvbers.

Paul Hsiao 蕭維儒 re-elected for his second term as President of the TCCGO. Based on a vote of the membership, joining the board of directors are Ted Hsu 許瑤裁 and Frances Hsu 許心馨.

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World of Tanks CAFE. It’s like a maid café but instead of maid there are army girls.

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SPIFFS 39th Annual International Folk Fair SPIFFS 39th Annual International Folk Fair was celebrated October 31 - November 2, 2012, in beautiful Vinoy Park on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. Around 15,000 visitors attended the celebration and enjoyed a trip around the world in a day. The very first Folk Fair took place in 1976, in conjunction with the US Bicentennial. This year’s theme was “Holiday Foods of The World”, showcased by more than thirty participating ethnic groups.

Ongoing entertainment on two stages featured musical instruments, singers and dancers

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from around the world. A major feature of Folk Fair is of course all the food specials from all over the world - a great opportunity to learn about a country or ethnic group through food.

The Asian community was represented by Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Korean, Indian, Japanese, Mongolian, Taiwanese, Thai and Vietnamese groups. Displays showing each group’s culture and heritage were present in the various villages and food specialties were offered for sampling. The first two days of Folk Fair were dedicated to area

schools, with many student groups performing and demonstrating Tai Kwan Do as well as folk dancing and gymnastic shows. Each student was given a passport, which they had stamped in each village and got answers to passport questions relating to the theme of “Holiday Foods of the World”.

On Saturday, November 2, a Citizen Naturalization Swearing-In Ceremony took place after the spectacular Parade of Nations with close to 1,000 paraders in colorful ethnic costumes.  By Lotta Baumann

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First International Badminton Tournament in Orlando a “Smashing” Success They came. They saw. But they did not conquer.

The US played host to 96 players from 11 countries in this mid Nov at the Yonex USA International 2013 Badminton Tournament. Players from as far away as Japan, the Philippines, Brazil and Sri Lanka all converged on the ClearOne Badminton Centre. ClearOne, the premier place to play badminton in all of the South Eastern United States was the venue for the first International Challenge event ever held in Florida.

Top players from the US all came as well. The US a rising force in world badminton performed to their virtual peak. After the first 4 events they had taken 4 gold’s. Hock Lai Lee one of the top US players’ secured gold in Men’s Singles and partnered with Christian Yahya Christianto to capture gold in Men’s Doubles. Not to be out done Beiwen Zang from the US completed

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the same feat for the women winning Women’s Singles and partnering with Jing Yu Hong to win women’s doubles. Jing Yu Hong then partnered with Halim Haryanto Ho to try for the Gold medal sweep by winning the Mix Doubles. The Mix Doubles was perhaps the showcase game as it pitted Halim Haryanto Ho a former world doubles Champion with his partner Jing Yu Hong against a strong Canadian team of Toby Ng and Michelle Li both who were at the last Olympics in London.

The US fought hard but eventually fell to the Canadians in two games 21-16 and 21-15.

and the exceptional play of the US shows we are becoming a major player in the world of badminton.”

ClearOne’s own coach Hendry Winarto performed well reaching the quarter finals in Men’s Doubles and the semi finals in Mixed Doubles.

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Japanese Steakhouse & sushi bar business for sale by owner. Beachside Daytona Beach. 9,000 sq.ft.

Very low lease. Restaurant has business from both locals and tourists. Fully equipped and well maintained.

Owner retiring (owns 30 years). Sale includes liquor license. $400,000 negotiable. (386)334-8198

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Restaurant in Altamonte Springs is looking for a manager Candidate must have management experience, good communication and computer skill, dependable and flexible. Must be fluent in English. 有管理經驗, 性格外向, 應變能力強, 溝通能力強, 有責任心

Interested, send your resume to tyc929@gmail.com.

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J.Club ~Your connection to Japan~

Japanese dining, cooking, TV shows & movies, Shodo, Origami, Chanoyu, Bujutsu, Kimono Kitsuke, and more. Meet monthly / Participate in cultural events Share Japanese culture + Form new connections 日本のことをシェアしたい方、ぜひご参加ください。 Feel free to contact Teri Mitchell (日本人 ) at teri_mitchell@hotmail.com / 407.406.0620 Web: ld-e.com/jclub

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礼拝（日曜10:30am〜）、バイブルスタディ （火曜10:30am〜） どの集会も誰でも自由にご参加いただけます。また、日本語ライブラリも設置されていま す。 どうぞお気軽にお越しください! 場所：Dover Shores Baptist Church(551 Gaston Foster Rd., Orlando, FL, 32807 連絡 先：４０７−９２４−６６８４（高岡） ウェブサイト：www.OrlandoJapaneseChurch.com

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ORLANDO BADMINTON CLUB

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.

Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407.683.9162 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com Every Thur (6 – 8:30pm) – Orange County/Orlando Magic Recreation Center – 3850 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando . Fees: $2/hr.

Please Contact Erin Fang at 407.913.9581 for more information. www.cflbadminton.org

CAACF DRAGON BOAT TEAM - C.H.A.R.G.E.

“C.H.A.R.G.E.” is the Orlando-based Dragon Boat Team organized by the Chinese American Association of Central Florida in June, 2010, and is comprised mostly of Asian-American crew members. If you would like to learn more about Dragon Boat paddle technique or join the team.

Email CHARGE at dbteamcharge@gmail.com or www.chargedragonboat.org for more details.

オーランド沖縄県人会 Okinawa Club

うちな～んちゅ募集中‼ 二ヵ月一回集まります。 沖縄方言や踊り、流球料理、歌など 会話をしながら一日をすごしませんか？ 連絡先/ 321-246-1763. な〜な まで

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Orlando Badminton Open Singles Tournament at College Park Dec 15 (Sun) 9 am - 5 pm at College Park Community Center, 2393 Elizabeth Ave., Orlando, FL 32804 Categories: Men’s and Women’s Singles, Boy’s and Girl’s Singles (Under 12) Levels: Advanced (A), Intermediate (B) and Beginner (C) Do you know you can now submit your event to Asia Fee: $15 (for Men’s and Women’s Singles), $5 (for Boy’s and Girl’s Singles) Trend Magazine here: http://www.asiatrend.org/submitEntry: Email to kbalwalli@hotmail.com Entry Deadline: December 11 Payment: Pay by cash/check/credit-card at Front Desk on Dec 15 an-event.html.

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Settlement Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34744. The Ice Factory of Central Florida and Citrus FSC Thank you for your continued support. present you with our annual Holiday Ice Skating Show. This year our skaters bring to you a creative interpretation of popular Hollywood classics, with a twist.

Tickets: $10. For group rate please call Agnes Chau at 407-234-5229 more info at www.citrusfsc.com Friends of Koto Perform: Koto Music from Old to New Dec 15 (Sun) 2 pm at the Orlando Library Downtown - 101 east central blvd. Orlando, FL 32801. 40 min program, free to public. Koto Music Ensemble performance by Yoshi No Kai. Yoshi No Kai performed at the Orlando Japan festival every year.

SIMBANG GABI 2013 Dec 15 (Sun), 2013 3 pm to 6 pm Blessed Sacrament Church - 5135 N Highway 1, Cocoa, Florida 32927-6032 The Brevard County Philippine-American Catholic Community Celebrate SIMBANG GABI 2013 Mass and Potluck.

OCPA Chinese New Year Gala Party more info at https://www.facebook.com/events/233137936862459 Feb 1, 2014 (Sat) 5:15pm - 6:45pm for Dinner; 7 pm-9 pm for Performance at the Winter Springs High School Auditorium - 130 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708 UCarnival Orlando 2013 Ticket Price information: Early Bird (On and Before Jan 15, 2014) Adult Member $10, NonORLANDO’S MEET WITH INDIAN ETHNIC STYLES! Member $15. Child Member $5, Non-Member $8 Dec 21 (Sat) 11 am to 8pm and Dec 22 11 am to 8pm at the Embassy Suites Orlando Regular (After January 15, 2014) Adult Member $15, Non-Member $25. Child Member International Drive - 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. FREE event $8, Non-Member $15 ‘The City Beautiful’, as it is popularly known as, made us go head over heels in love with more info at http://www.ocpa-usa.org Orlando. The upbeat atmosphere and the picturesqueness took our breath away. Now, it’s our chance to mesmerize you! With UCarnival, 2013, Utsav Fashion is all set to woo Okinawa Yuimaru Kai Lunar New Year Celebration you all. Witness the ultimate Indian Ethnic Fest with brilliant collection of Sarees, Salwar Feb 8, 2014 (Sat) at the Elks Club Lodge #1744, located at 211 Nieman Avenue, MelKameez, Lehengas & Accessories to die for! bourne, Florida 32901. Tickets contributions are $15.00 per person and include dinner more details at http://www.ucarnival.com/orlando and a show. The Space Coast Okinawa Kenjin Kai Yuimaru Kai will host a Chinese/ Okinawa Lunar New Year celebration. The show includes traditional Okinawa dances, Jacksonville 3rd Annual Tet Festival Jan 12, 2014 (Sun) at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds - 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, Matsubayashi Ryu karate demonstration, singing and sanshin playing. All are welcome to Florida 32202. 11am to 7pm. Entry fee is FREE for kids 5 years old or younger AND those help us celebrate the coming of year of the horse. Sponsors are also welcome.

Email: yuimarukai@yahoo.com for more information that dress up in traditional Vietnamese New Year’s attire. $5 for everyone else!

This will be an AMAZING celebration of Vietnam’s most important holiday! It’s a time to Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2014 spend with your loved ones and enjoy the great food and entertainment.

Feb 9, 2014 (Sun) 10:45am – 4pm at the Mills 50 - 634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803.

There will be live show and food for your hungry appetite!

Celebrate the Year of Horse with Dragon and Lion Dances, Martial Arts, Japanese Taiko, more info at http://www.vnjax.com Acrobatic Performances, Cultural Dances, Arts and Crafts and Exotic Asian Food Free Admission • Fun for all ages Orlando Tet Lunar New Year Festival 2014 Feb 1, 2014 (Sat) 9am - midnight and Feb 2, 2014 (Sun) 9am - 6pm at the Central Florida (10:45am Parade begins at Hillcrest St. & Hampton Ave and ends at Hillcrest St. & Mills Ave) Mills 50 – Orlando Mainstreet District Fairground - 4603 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808.

634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 (Colonial Photo & Hobby parking lot) Organized by Vietnamese Community of Central Florida Organizers: Mills 50 Orlando Mainstreet District, Asia Trend Inc., Y.E.S.S. and REACH of This festival to celebrate the New Year of Lunar Calendar expecting thousands of attendCentral Florida. ees is a show case of culture, talent show, Miss Vietnam of Florida, Mrs. Vietnam of Florida, many vendor booths to offer authentic Vietnamese exotic food, music, dances, martial Contact: DragonParadeCFL@gmail.com • (407) 205-2808 Accepting Vendor Application NOW! arts, souvenirs and special, precious memorabilia offered by other ethnic origination.

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