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Contents
ASIA NEWS
03 Dragon Dance Celebrated President Obama’s Inaugural Parade
ASIA TRAVEL
10 Beijing welcomes YOU - part 2
ASIA CULTURE
14 Valentine’s Day 15 Venerable Master Hsing Yun article 17 Good Luck Foods for New Year
ASIA KITCHEN
16 Restaurants Guide 20 Taste of Asia - Japan
FENG SHUI
News 新聞
Dragon Dance Celebrated By Asia Trend President Obama’s Inaugural Parade Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the Wong People Kung-Fu Association performed the Dragon Dance and the Southern Chinese Lion Dance in the President Obama’s Inaugural Parade in Washington . It is the first time to include Chinese performers in the inaugural parade.
“I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade,” said President-elect Obama. “These organizations embody the best of our nation’s history, diversity and commitment to service. Vice President-elect Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade.”
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ASIA TREND
30 Life in Style
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ASIA ENTERTAINMENT
33 Slumdog Millionaireits 33 Densha Otoko: Train Man
方超級市場 ▪ Full Sail Education - Winter Park ▪ China Garden Restaurant - Winter Park ▪ Lollicup ▪ Royal Thai Cuisine ▪ Ran-Getsu of Tokyo ▪ Crazy Buffet ▪ PHUOC LOC THO 福祿壽超級市場 ▪ Little Saigon Vietnamese ▪ JM Supermarket 豐田超級市場 ▪ Wah Lum Kung Fu 華林寺 ▪ Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart ▪ De Guzman Oriental
ASIA HEALTH
23 Qigong Healing 34 Lion Bring the Good Fortune to Grand Master
ASIA BUSINESS
24 “Thank You” from the AACC President, 26 Make it Reign... 27 Are you Hiring?
COMMUNITY NEWS
05 Celebrating Lunar New Year in Orlando 18 Local business celebrated New Year 32 Sinulog
EVENTS HIGHLIGHT
22 J. Fair 35 The World Festival 2009 38 Vietnamese New Year Celebration at UCF
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Culture 文化
Celebrating
Lunar New Year in Orlando
Gary Lau & Mag Alex
Last month marked the beginning of the year of the Earth “Ox”. Lunar New Year celebrations took place all over the world. In Orlando, there were many celebrations. Here are the snapshots of some of them. How many did you attend?
Jan 17 th Tet Festival The Tet Festival, organized by the Vietnamese Community of Central Florida, was kicked off at 10:00 am on 17th with a parade of the VCCF led by a soldiers’ jeep and followed by a group of floats filled with flowers. Each float represented the military, different businesses, organizations, Miss Ao Dai Florida 2008, and Miss Pageants 2009. Many people arrived early at the fairgrounds to celebrate Tet – the most important festival in the year. They ate food, visited various business booths, and talked to friends. Kids played at the playground area. After the parade reached the fairground, the opening ceremony officially began with the ribbon cutting, singing the Republic of Vietnam national anthem, and the US national anthem, followed by the moment of memorial. At the Festival, the attendants not only had a chance to taste the Vietnamese food from North, Central, and South, but also to enjoy the dragon dancing, fire crackers, music show performed by the organizations in Central Florida and local singers, Vovinam Kung Fu show, Fashion show performed by Thanh Le from Paris, France, with over 70 Ao Dai wore by Vietnamese of Florida girls and magic show by Quang Vinh. On Sunday, there was a program for the young children, from 3 to 10 year-old, and then Miss Ao Dai 2009 Pageants which ended at 7 pm. The Vietnamese Tet Festival helped the young Vietnamese to understand its culture, national, and the people. It also let them know how and why we are here in the United States, and how the hardship of the Vietnamese people who live in Vietnam. I was so happy to see many young Vietnamese there. By Bao Thai
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Kissimmee American Chinese Center New Year Celebration The first Chinese New Year Celebration, hosted by KACC, was held at the Maingate Flea Market in Kissimmee. Hundreds of people attended including Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami, Miguel Tsao, the president of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America, Johnson Young and the president of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater of Greater Orlando, Joe Wang. The evening included delicious authentic food, outstanding performances and lucky draw with many grand prizes. Emcee, Connie Kai ►
KACC Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Young with president of KACC, Xien-mei Tang
Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami, Miguel Tsao
Jan 18th 2008 Year End Appreciation & Blessing Party Tzu Chi Foundation Orlando Division hosted its Year 2008 review party for the members and friends. They reviewed the Tzu-Chi events and community services for 2008 and wished for a disaster free and peaceful world, both now and in the future. www.us.tzuchi.org
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CAACF Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) celebrated the Lunar New Year with close to 300 Chinese school students, parents and friends at VariAsian Crazy Buffet. Performances included Lion Dance by Vincent Nguyen’s Lion Dance Group, Kung Fu Fan Dance by CAACF Chinese School Dancing Troupe, Acrobatics by CAACF Chinese School Acrobatic Team, Chinese Folk Dance by CAACF Chinese School Dancing Class and 3 Professional Acrobatics Acts by Dragon Legend. www.orlandochinese.org
CAACF Board of Directors 2008-9, (Lt to Rt) Christine Chew, Victor Moy, Gary King, Gary Lau, Pauline Ho and Joanna Kiang
Emcee, Victor Moy and Angie Chow
PTA president, Bob Lynch and Principal, Conchita Hsu (far right)
Agnes Chau, Chair of Board of Directors of Chinese School presenting 5-year Service Award to Robert Chung
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北 京
Beijing welcomes YOU
Top 10 Must-Sees in Beijing (Part 2)
Compiled by Shally Wong
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Wanfujing Shopping Street 王府井大街 The street was named during the Qing Dynasty, when a well full of sweet water was discovered. As there were eight aristocratic estates and princess residences in the area, soon after, the street received its name: “Wang Fu” (=aristocratic residence), “Jing” (=well). Wangfujing is the most famous shopping district with a wide variety of shops and boutiques. It’s a mix of international stores full of designer clothes and narrow alleys of antiques and food stalls. Do not miss the exotic street food - lamb on the stick, the most popular snack you can find at the food street located one block down from the main street. Even you do not like shopping, it is worth a visit especially after dusk as the place reflects nowadays Beijing lifestyle.
Temple of Haven 天壇 During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the temple was the site where the emperor worship haven every year for good harvests and fair weather. It was also a site to offer sacrifice to Heaven. There are four main areas - the Round Altar, Echo Wall, the Vault of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The distinctive outline of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a symbol of Beijing, and a whisper at any point on the echo wall can be heard anywhere else along its length. If you go early in the morning, you will see thousands of Beijingers starting the day with Tai Chi. The Temple of Heaven was entered into the world cultural heritage list in 1998.
Echo Wall
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Hutongs 胡同 Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. They are Beijing’s ancient alleyways, where you can find traditional Beijing architecture. They date back to when Beijing was the capitol of the Yuan dynasty (1266-1368). Most buildings in hutongs are made in the traditional courtyard (四合院 sìhéyuàn) style. Many of these courtyard homes were originally occupied by aristocrats, though after the Communist takeover in 1949 the aristocrats were pushed out and replaced with poor families. Since the mid-20th century, the number of Beijing hutongs has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings. More recently, some hutongs have been designated as protected areas in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history. The best way to see Hutong is to join the local Hutong tricycle tour.
Traditional Courtyard
The Place The Place is a two four story new shopping center with trendy brands, international restaurants, beauty salons and a giant 4,800 square meters overhead LCD screen in the heart of the Central Business District. This monitor is the 2nd largest LED screen, which forms a glowing canopy over the shopping center. It becomes a very popular nightlife outdoor attraction. ▼
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The Village at Sanlitun
Sanlitun 三里屯 also known as ‘Sanlitur’ in Beijing dialect, is one of the best known and most popular bar streets in Beijing. Sanlitun, which is also used to refer to the general area, is located in Eastern Beijing in the Chaoyang District and forms part of the Gongti nightlife area. Bars ran from the northern street through a very busy crossing with Gongti North Road to a southern street, which had fewer bars. In the summer of 2008, the area on the west side of Sanlitun’s north street opened. It is called “The Village at Sanlitun”, this open area offers an upscale shopping experience. Brand name stores include Adida, Apple, Fossil, Nautica, Quiksilver, Steve Madden and Timberland. The Village North, opening in 2009, will feature more luxury brands.
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Feng Shui 風水
Harmony and Balance
in the Whitehouse By Tabitha Miller M.A.
Feng Shui expert Tabitha Miller gave her five tips to Barack Obama to make sure his new home is full of good energy. Yin and Yang One of the most important things to do when moving into a new home is to infuse it Yang energy. Yin and Yang are opposite polarities and some common examples of yin and yang energies are night and day, cold and hot, moon and sun, or quiet and active. Luckily President Obama will be moving in with a vast amount of yang energy, two little girls and a young puppy are as yang as you get. Music, flowers, lights and activity are also excellent chi enhancers. Yang energy is essential because it helps you stay motivated and gives you the push you need to get things done.
corners which are where chi can become stagnant. However, Feng Shui describes a good office layout as one that is supportive in the back while open in the front yet most Presidents have placed their desk with the widows behind them. Windows do not create
Oval Office The shape of the oval though is considered very harmonious because it allows for the smooth flow of chi and doesn’t have a supported back. This leaves you open for backstabbing and deceit. My recommendation would be to position the desk with one of the few solid wall areas behind him. Another tip for the office is that the seal of the United States should not be represented on the rug so that it is walked upon. Enhance the Wood Element Borack Obama was born on August 4th, 1961 which makes him a 3 Wood person. According to the ancient cycle of the five elements, water nourishes wood so an abundance of wood and water, especially in the East and SE would be very helpful to his personal energy. Examples are plants and fountains, colors in the green and blue ranges and artwork depicting landscapes and calm seascapes. Since the East and Southeast are his best areas, those areas would be Support Asia Trend Magazine, Support our Advertisers
ideal for entertaining as opposed to the West area which is his Cheuh Ming or Total Loss direction. The SE is the prosperity area and since the White house represents the United States it would be beneficial to add a Koi Pond to the SE area of the garden. Cleansing the Energy To cleanse the energy of the Whitehouse, it is essential to start with removing items that are not needed or wanted. Since this can drain or alter energy, the goal is to replace them with what is beautiful and comfortable. I would recommend replacing all soft furnishing since these retain residual energies and cannot be cleansed as easily as hard surfaces. So you have to get rid of items such as cloth sofas, curtains and especially mattresses. Some ancient techniques for deeper cleansing are smudging with sage, rosemary and sea salt. Color Change There are certain rooms in the white house that would benefit greatly from a color change. The Blue Room which is traditionally used by the President to receive State guests is located in the South sector. This is a Fire Energy area. Blue represents Water and according to the five element cycle water puts out fire so Water in this area clashes with the Fire sector. The ideal color here is red and the area is said to represent the Fame and Reputation of the President. Tabitha Miller M.A. is a local certified Feng Shui consultant and a graduate of the Feng Shui Research Center. You can get more tips at her website www.tabithamiller.com asiatrendmagazine.com February 2009
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Valentine’s Day
By Angela Chiu
A significant holiday for lovers (and economists!)
February is known for being the year’s shortest month, holding both Groundhog’s Day, and President’s Day, it is also known for being Black history month. However, in the US and many other countries, February is mostly associated with Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, is a holiday celebrated on February 14 throughout the world. In the US, it is primarily a day on which people express their affections for each other by sending cards or gifts, a tradition with several theories of origination. One legend says that Valentine’s Day originated to commemorate the death of St. Valentine, a Roman clergyman who was executed on February 14, about 270 A.D., for secretly marrying couples in defiance of the emperor. Some say it was named after a Christian martyr named Valentine. Either way, regardless of the reason, it is near impossible to dispute the significance of this event to people around the world, emotional and otherwise. This day is most closely associated with exchange of cards or notes appropriately named “valentines.” This tradition is suggested to come from Great Britain in the 1800’s. Many may not take this information into much account yet the U.S. Greeting Card Association approximates that roughly one billion valentines world-wide each year, 190 million in the US alone. This ranks Valentines Day as the second largest card-sending holiday, right behind Christmas. According to National Retail Federation (NRF), about $17 billion dollars was spent on Valentine’s Day in 2008.
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Needless to say, people will still celebrate the holiday, but the question is, to what extent?
With United States currently in a recession, it seems that Americans will be spending generally less than what they did in the previous years. On average, men spent approximately $163.37 on gifts and cards, compared to an average of $84.72 spent by women. In America where unemployment is about 7 percent (7.2 percent in December 2008 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) and where more economic troubles are soon to come, it’s already obvious that people are more cautious about where they spend their meager income. Basic principles of economics dictate that a change in income will cause a change in demand and economists state that spending growth for the entire year of 2008 was the weakest since 2003. Based upon the state of the current economy in the US, decreased consumer spending is sure to occur; not the best news to predict at a shaky time such as this. Yet, Valentine’s Day is still very significant in the global market; with advertising and assimilation of culture, Europe, South America, Australia, and many Asian countries also celebrate this holiday. According to statistics, Singaporeans, Chinese, and South Koreans spend the most money on Valentine’s Day goods (cards, gifts, confections) in the East.
According to Hallmark/ (NRF)/Retail Industry Leaders Association, the largest percent of (65%) of the 17 billion dollars was spent on greeting cards while the smallest percent of the global figure (11%) was spent on jewelry. One may predict that jewelry sales may not be nearly as high as last years, and that instead of springing for more pricey trinkets, men will opt to buy their sweetheart something easier on their wallet such as the traditional candy, flowers, and plush animal combo. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, in 2007, the combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers equaled to approximately $416 million dollars in the US with roughly the same figure in 2008. And even though chocolate is the primary choice of sweets to give on Valentine’s day, in February 2008, non-chocolate confectionary stores sold $2.6 billion worth of merchandise alone (County Business Patterns). As of now, no one can predict for certain the economic ramifications due to the recession at hand, only time will predict exactly how this holiday will affect the economy Yet, despite all this information, it is still important to remember the basis of this holiday. The original intention of Valentine’s Day is to spend time with those you love and to show appreciation to those that are important to you. The economy will eventually fix itself with time; however, sometimes damages to relationships are irreparable. So card or no card, gift or no gift, remember to spend the day with friends, family, and loved ones. Angela Chiu • angelachiu1243@hotmail.com
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Between Ignorance And Enlightenment
True Nature Everyone is his own being. There is no need to plan for merit and glory. The oriole sings in the gentle wind and warm sun, Spring is already smiling at the flower buds. “Everyone is his own being. There is no need to plan for merit and glory.” When we practice the Dharma, the most important part is to find our true nature. As long as we know ourselves and examine our intentions, we can relax and be ourselves. We can be happy from the mere praise from others. Our feelings may be hurt when someone looks at us askew. It seems that we are not living for ourselves but what others think of us. There are those people who are quite pretentious, their minds will be confined
The wise nourish the mind. The foolish nourish the body.
to their own fantasies. Others who are after money and glory are bound by fame and wealth. “The oriole sings in the gentle wind and warm sun, spring is already smiling at the flower buds.” The world can be a much better place if we can all find our true nature and turn our mind back to nature. When others need our compassion, we give freely. When
The ethical nourish the virtues.
others need our help, we give our service willingly. We should compliment others where
The wicked nourish power.
along with others very well and will not be bounded or persuaded by anyone or anything.
credits are due. We should always try to help others whenever we can. If we know when to be kind and compassionate, when to be happy for others, and when to give, we can get True nature includes people and self, it benefits others and also self. If we can see that self and other are just the opposite sides of the same coin, the mind is then in the state of “The oriole sings in the gentle wind and warm sun.” The sky is clear and the wind is gentle, birds singing, flowers blooming. We are at peace with ourselves and we feel good about ourselves. There was a poem written in the Tang dynasty:
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I searched everywhere for Spring, But Spring is nowhere to be found. Over the mountain I look, my shoes are worn, I came back and coincidentally swelled the plum blossoms. Then I know Spring is here, living among the branches. Sometimes when we are set in our minds to look for something, it is nowhere to be found. If we do not calculate too much, do not mind the gain or loss too much, do not fantasize too much. Then strangely enough, the best results often happen naturally, like the water eventually becoming a river. Great merit is also achieved, in this way. By Venerable Master Hsing Yun © Buddha’s Light Publishing www.blpusa.com
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Kaleisia Tea Lounge
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Ayothaya Thai Cuisine
407-898-9672
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301 S. Howard Ave. Tampa ________________________________________
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Osaka Sushi
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Little Saigon
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Culture 文化
Good Luck Foods for New Year
Compiled By Asia Trend
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Phở Quyen Cuisine
2740 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa
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CHINESE BAKERY
1st Oriental Supermarket 5132 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando
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Saigon Market
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Joans Ann Bakery
2705 54th Ave. N. St. Petersburg
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ASIAN GROCERIES 1st Oriental Supermarket 5132 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando
407-292-3668
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M D Oriental Market
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De Guzman Oriental Food Mart
407-282-7772
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Din Ho Supermarket
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J M Oriental Market
Over the Chinese New Year dishes are prepared whole as the use of knives is considered unlucky as this could sever the entire family’s good fortune. When cooking, people generally avoid chopping up fish, leafy greens and other items such as noodles. Almost every dish has a symbolic meaning or name that sounds like a Chinese characters for fortune, happiness, longevity and prosperity. Seaweed with dried oysters sounds like “wealth and good business,” lotus roots mean abundance year after year, while lettuce translates into “growing wealth” and pig’s tongue forecasts “profit.” When families visit each other to exchange New Year greetings it is customary to take gifts such as tangerines and oranges, as their Chinese names sound like “gold” and “wealth”. In many homes, a platter with either 5 meat or 5 vegetable dishes might be served. This dish is called “the five blessings of the new year,” referring to longevity, riches, peace, wisdom and virtue. On New Year’s Eve, when everyone gathers around the table for the “Family Reunion Dinner” and carp is a typical main course, because it symbolises a profitable year ahead. The fish is never fully eaten to ensure that the family will have an excess of good fortune through the year. During the New Year month, auspicious ingredients such as oysters, seaweed, abalone, and sea cucumber are added to the feast as symbols of good fortune. Fish represent “having enough to spare,” while the word for garlic chives has the meaning of “everlasting,” wishing your family and guests a long life. Turnips mean “good omens,” and oysters in Chinese, sounds like the word for “an auspicious occasion or event.”
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Gary Lau Orlando Local Businesses Celebratingin Lunar New Year 1st Oriental Supermarket - organized this two-day cultural programs of Lion Dance, Ku Fung Demonstrations, and Taiko Drummers attracting more than 500 shoppers
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China Garden Restaurant in Winter Park has celebrated the Chinese New Year with its loyal customers for ten years. Programs included Lion Dance, Martial Arts, Chinese Calligraphy, Photo Opportunity and complimentary New Year Gift.
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Taste of Asia
Fresh “Iwa-gaki” oysters
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These were HUGE. As large as my hand. With the Ponzu Shoyu (citrus soy sauce), it’s a refreshing sensation. Iwagaki are narutal oysters available in summer time especially in the North district of Japan, different from cultivated oysters in winter.
Japan ...Vol.2 By Teri Mitchell
食
Harbour’s Moon
Harbour’s Moon is a café shop of Yokohama Ariake confectionary famous for “Harbour”. Harbour is a boat shaped French Japanese cake,that is at the top of my list. http://www.harboursmoon.com 〒231-0021 横浜市中区日本大通36 シティタワー横濱1F
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We have different kinds of seasonal foods throughout the year, yet I must bite or even munch my top listed items as well. As every year, I didn’t miss my chance to taste several Mont Blanc (chestnut cakes) and traditional healthy hearty meals (Japanese ‘soul food’) on my June 2008 trip.
Harbour’s Moon’s Mont Blanc
Ginza Le Blanc’s Mont Blanc
The most popular cake of the shop for more than 20 years. Le Blanc is open since 1907 in Ginza, TOKYO. http://www.rakuten.co.jp/leblanc 東京都中央区銀座4-6-11 03-3564-2086
Yakiniku (Korean barbecue)
I love Yakiniku restaurants in Japan. Grilling slices of beef (thin & one-bite size), vegetables or seafood definitely makes you hungrier. You cook it yourself right in front of you on the table. Looks good, smells better, tastes the best.
A layer of biscuit, sponge cake and whipped fresh cream covered in chestnut cream sprinkled with powdered sugar. Moderate sweet bud is the Japanese way. Sophisticated design and taste.
Pastries are something you can’t neglect when you visit Japan. Very tasty fluffy or flaky characteristic ones such as sausage pastry (left), green tea & red bean pastry (top), peach pastry and etc. will inspire you to try. Your curiosity will blast.
Sesame roll (left) filled with sesame cream rolled in sesame bread dough and melon bun (right) filled with melon cream in melon bread dough.
Typical Japanese Meal
Grilled fish, Tempura, steamed egg bowl, pickles, rice and Miso soup….. nothing special but hearty menus.
Anmitsu あんみつ One of the traditional deserts in Japan.
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Maccha (green tea) ice cream, rice cakes and sweet red beans over Kanten jelly (Agar). You pour Kuromitsu (black sugar syrup, similar to molasses) over it as you like. Though Anmitsu is a sweet treat, Kanten is known as a healthy food. Kanten is a high-fiber food and physically carries bad cholesterol out of blood vessels.
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Qigong Healing
Health 健康 By Lena Ung
I recently get to know and work with a great master of Qigong, Jeff Primack. We are planning a huge event together in Orlando which can alter many lives. Below is my interview with Jeff. Lena: I understand you have taught over 10,000 people Qigong and Food Healing and trained over 600 teachers to teach Qigong worldwide, what gives you the inspiration for this big accomplishment? Jeff: Well Lena, I would have to say my inspiration for Qigong & Food-Healing comes from seeing people’s lives improve so much. The Qigong feels so powerful and the energy is tangible even to people who don’t believe in it. I enjoy teaching breathing exercises that make people vibrate from head to toe. The Qi-Energy is sort of like a healing-drug and everyone in the West is looking for a quick fix or a fast escape from the pressures of life. Qigong provides this escape and gives us something that makes our body powerful. This is what drives me. The empowerment that I see people experience. L: Can you please explain what Qigong is? J: Qigong is a 5000 year old “Healing Art” from China that is currently practiced by over 200 million people worldwide. It uses special breathing techniques that fill the body with Life-Force and Oxygen. Some methods like TUMO Breathing actually can keep a person warm in the snow, like the Tibetan monks. People mostly practice Qigong to live stronger, longer and healthier lives. The Qi is directly tied to blood circulation according to Chinese Medicine. When Qi is increased so is Micro-circulation of blood to the brain and organs. Digestion improves and metabolism increases when people do Qigong. It is the ultimate way to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. Unlike running or weight lifting, Qigong increases the blood flow while the person is totally in a relaxed state. This is why it heals. The Qi can push through blockages in our circulatory system that cause pain and other diseases. Our Qigong center has accumulated literally 1000’s of hand written testimonials describing healings of various diseases
from diabetes to cancer to asthma. L: I know you have a big life mission is to achieve world peace. I believe that each person’s health and happiness are great contribution to this achievement. How do you think Qigong is a powerful access for people’s health and happiness? J: People are so stressed out in modern times and stress is the cause of most diseases. Studies show that cancer is more likely in certain people with certain emotional tendencies. We should be able to LET GO of bad thoughts and negative emotions, but this is not always easy. Qigong gives us breathing techniques that work like a medicine to soothe our spirit. When our Qi increases (even for just 2 minutes) its like sticking your head above the clouds and seeing the horizon for the first time. Qigong can greatly contribute to world peace by helping people release tension stored in their body tissues and their heart/mind. By activating our spiritual energy we become free. This is the meaning of the term “Enlightenment”, which is to be encircled by light (Qi). L: I know you have very success Qigong workshops around the nation and an extraordinary one in Orlando in 2008 where 2000 have attended. Can you please describe the experience of giving transformation to so many people’s lives? J: It is humbling to say the least. There is a group energy that occurs when so many people do Qigong Healing inside of 1 room. Imagine 2000 people doing a powerful breathing exercise and everyone inhales at the same second. There is great power in this. When we are humble to God and gather in the name of healing great miracles happen. I feel honored to teach Qigong to so many people. L: It’s a great pleasure to have the opportunity to plan the nation’s largest Qigong gathering with you on April 25-28, 2009 in the Orlando Convention Center. Can you please give some information of how businesses and individuals can participate in this 5000 person event?
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AACC Induction Ceremony 2009 (L to R) Treasurer Roberto Acevedo, Director Rupert Atienza Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms Judi Lebredo, Director Elizabeth Foshee McCausland, District 3 Orange County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez, President Glenn Leong, Vice President External Affairs Victor Alzona, Vice President Internal Affairs Nina Yon, Director Lucy Fender, and Director Joanne Mei Peytremann
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Attendees include members of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando
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“Thank You” from the President,
Asian American Chamber of Commerce One of the least expensive and easiest things anyone can do is to say “Thank You”, and to say it sincerely and to say it often. And yet, in our busy frenzied world, somehow the “Thank You’s” are set aside - - or worse yet, forgotten. So before 2009 becomes 2010, and before “The Year of the Ox” becomes the “Year of the Oh-Oh-Did-I-ForgetTo-Do-Something?”, allow me to extend my deepest appreciation and heartfelt “Thanks” to: The Honorable Mildred Fernandez (Orange County Commissioner, District 3) - - for taking the time from her busy schedule to swear in the new Board of Directors of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) on January 15, 2009 China Garden Restaurant at 118 S. Semoran Blvd. (voted “Top 5 Chinese Restaurants in Orlando” by WESH viewers) - - for providing a memorable dinner and venue for the AACC Board’s swearing-in ceremony The Orlando Magic, Universal Orlando and Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau - - not only for generously sponsoring the Asian Chamber, but for your persistent efforts at reaching out to the community and making Central Florida a vibrant and better place to live! Our Outgoing Board Members (Diana Faustmann, Christine Ho, Kathy Llamas, Becky Szymanski and Shally Wong) - - for your hard
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work on the AACC Board in 2008. All of you have truly made the AACC a stronger, more active and caring chamber, which helps our Central Florida business community to thrive. Our Incoming Board of Directors for 2009 (Roberto Acevedo, Victor Alzona, Rupert Atienza, Jr., Lucy Fender, Judi Lebredo, Elizabeth McCausland, Joanne Mei Peytremann, Steve Park, Sridhar Rangaswamy and Nina Yon) - - for volunteering your talents, energy and wisdom and promising to leave the AACC an even stronger and better organization. Our Fellow Americans and You, Dear Reader - - for remaining calm, patient and hopeful while our Nation attempts to restart its economic engine and to heal itself; for helping each other during these uncertain times; and for remembering the precious art of saying “Thank You”, often and sincerely.
Glenn R. Leong, President of Asian American Chamber of Commerce 2009 Born and raised in Honolulu , Hawaii , Glenn Leong attended Georgetown University and Catholic University Law School in Washington , D.C. Glenn also serves on the board of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission and is a member of: Orange County Family Law Executive Committee, Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court, and Orange County School Board Budget Study Committee.
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From L to R: Mike Abacano, James Pham, and Mike Begonia
Make it Reign...
By Ricky Ly http://tidetheory.blogspot.com
On the walls in an array of pop colors, blacks, bright reds, deep purples, the graffiti markings and urban themes splatter across t-shirts hanging on display. The T-shirt in streetwear boutiques plays the art canvas for today’s generation’s yearnings for self expression. In light blues and whites, giant painted koi fish swim on Reign’s painted floor. Sneakers and Pacquiao, the thrilla from manila, champion boxer from the Phillipines, adorn the walls. James Pham, playing an old hip hop track on the sound system, stands behind the counter of Reign streetwear boutique and welcomes in new guests to the store located on University Boulevard and Goldenrod Road in Orlando, FL The founders of Reign fashion boutique, James Pham, Mike Abacano, and Mike Begonia set forth to follow their dreams in opening up their own streetwear fashion boutique Reign and bringing the revolution of the global urban streetwear phenomenon right here to Central Florida.
Reign proposes to be the ambassador of fashion, culture, music, and art for Central Florida. A Short History of the Streetwear Phenomenon From an interview with Theme Magazine, Sung Choi, an industry veteran who worked with PNB and DC Shoes, remembers, “[In the 80s] people of color had no voice in any media at that time. The emergence of hiphop [enabled us] to use fashion to speak visually about our experience.” Yuan notes that “in the ‘80s and ‘90s, hip-hop became a global language for youth swagger, with NYC street culture as the prism for urban youth rebellion. Hip-hop’s foundation, built on sampling, storytelling, cultural references, and competitive attitude, encouraged an entire generation to express themselves.” A majority of these brands are founded and operated by young Asian-Americans influenced by the hip hop culture and desiring, like the founders of Reign did, to find some
outlet for their free expression and a media for mass communication. Many of the street wear influences are created by Asians and Asian Americans alike from Bathing Ape (BAPE) and Harajuku Girls to Hellz Bellz and more. At Reign, you can find Crooks & Castles, Foreign Family, Hellz Bellz, Married to the Mob, Stussy, Play Cloths, Dissizit, Dime Piece, 10.Deep, Upper Playground, Kiks Tokyo, Kallusive, Acrylick, Jeepney, and more. In the beginning, the founders of Reign were inspired by a few of these Asian-Americans, Bobby Kim aka Bobby Hundreds (founder of The Hundreds) and Jeff Ng aka Jeff Staple (founder of Staple Design). Some Do’s and Don’ts for Spring Fashion: Street wear is a fusion of skateboarding culture, 80’s fashion and music, sneaker culture, and the evolution of the hip-hop culture, it’s a very unique and boundless term that can’t be pinpointed to one style. You see many facets of it ranging from but not limited to the hipster, the sneaker head, the music lover, and to the 80’s baby. Don’ts Fake Sneakers or Tees Follow the hype Do’s Create your own identity Keep your sneakers clean Look forward to Reign at their location on University Blvd and Goldenrod Rd. Reign FL - www.reignfl.com
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Will President Obama bring Immigration Reform in 2009? Last year, immigration reform was defeated in the United States Senate. However, with the inauguration of President Obama, pro-immigrant groups are hopeful that comprehensive immigration reform will arrive in 2009. As an immigration attorney, one of the most distressing parts of my job is seeing a client who has worked hard, paid taxes and contributed to the economy forced to return to her country of origin because the United States failed to provide her with a legal opportunity to remain in the country and contribute to the United States economy. Thus, I’ve found that following the political winds of the immigration debate is extremely important to many of my clients as well as others in our community. One reason that many are hopeful that comprehensive immigration reform will occur this year is the pro-immigration stance President Barack Obama took his candidacy. After inauguration, the official White House website, www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/immigration, was amended to state that “our broken immigration system can only be fixed by … offering a complete solution that secures our border, enforces our laws, and reaffirms our heritage as a nation of immigrants.”
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Many immigration reform advocates are concerned that the current disastrous economic conditions may delay immigration reform until a solution may be accomplished for the economic crisis. Frank Sharry, Executive Director of the immigrant advocacy group America’s Voice noted recently that reform is likely only when there are signs of a substantial economic recovery. However, Heather Higgenbottom, the newly appointed Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council for the Obama Administration has provided a different outlook on the possibility of immigration reform. While admitting that the state of the economy may make comprehensive immigration reform difficult to quickly achieve, she pointed out that all American workers would benefit if millions of unauthorized immigrants, presently vulnerable to exploitation, were able to gain labor rights and legally contribute to the economy. While reading the tea leaves is difficult it would appear that the grassroots movement to achieve comprehensive immigration reform may well be successful in the forthcoming year if pushed strongly enough by the Obama Administration. Even if comprehensive immigration reform is not realized this year, the Obama Administration
may take other smaller steps by utilizing its discretionary powers to bring about a noticeable shift in enforcement policy. For example, the Administration may well authorize less raids against illegals and appoint pro-immigrant Immigration Judges to allow immigrants more of an opportunity to prevail at an immigration hearing. Although there are a number of small steps that the Obama Administration may take to improve the immigration process for some, the vast majority of the more than 12 million immigrants living in the United States without the availability of relief will not effectively contribute to the U.S. economy until a comprehensive solution is passed allowing them to pay a fine and go to the back of the line but have an opportunity to eventually become citizens. Colombo, Hurd & Brandt, PL Attorneys at Law 1.800.466.4472 5555 E. Michigan Street, Suite 100 Orlando, Fl 32822 (407) 478-1111 1817 W. Vine Street Kissimmee, Fl 32741 (407) 447-2588 www..chb-law.com
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There’s a good reason that Valentine’s cards are covered with flowers and hearts and verses of love and passion. This is a special day to express heartfelt emotion and gratitude for companionship, friendship, and love. Here are some great tips to make it extra special!
ntines Day!
Show some love this Vale
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You’re sure to find it on the refrigerator or dresser now and in a memory box years from now!
Make plans to have flowers, chocolates, a romantic card or a gift sent to your sweetheart at home or at work the day before the holiday. Everyone will be curious! Be sure to add a note telling how much you’re looking forward to tomorrow!
Give a Gift That’s Personal
To really make the day special, and one to remember, give a gift personalized for the recipient. You could do monogrammed stationery, an embroidered pillow, or monogrammed bed linens.
Create a Card
Even if you don’t feel very creative, you must admit that you could cut out a heart from a pretty piece of colored paper. Glue several layers together, one on top of the other. Add bits of ribbon, cutout flowers, pieces of lace or a doily, and add your own personal sentiment.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Gather together all the things that you can find from your special times together, such as theater tickets, a memento of your first “date” movie, photos of your honeymoon or a special occasion, the dried corsage or program from your prom, and of course, any love letters that you might have sent to one another. Present them in a pretty box and enjoy looking at them and reminisce about past times. Be sure to continue to add to the box this year!
Personalize your gifts!
Surprise your special someone a day early this Valentines!
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Who says Valentine’s Day is only for couples? Singles can make the most of the holiday in charming and memorable fashion.
Pamper Yourself
Buy yourself cute Valentine’s Day gifts which could be flowers, a cute teddy or a dress you have been planning to buy since long. Singles may also indulge themselves by going in for spa or head to toe beauty treatment.
Night out with Friends
Plan out a dinner or movie with best friends. You may also throw a “singles party” or “Un-Valentine’s Day Party” at your home and have a blast. You will know that life is fun in the company of loving friends.
Express Gratitude for Friends and Loved Ones
Instead of feeling depressed and ashamed for not having a significant other to spend the day, singles can spend Valentine’s Day in a constructive manner by expressing love and affection for people around them. One can thank and greet Valentine’s Day to one’s parents, friends, colleagues, neighbors or anyone dear.
Celebrate you on Valentines Day!
To p 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him Picking out the perfect gift for him can be tricky.
It’s not always easy to buy a Valentine’s Day gift for a guy. Most don’t get excited by unwrapping a beautiful package that holds clothing or accessories inside. But they certainly appreciate Valentine’s Day gifts that do stuff. Choose any of these Valentine’s Day to help him realize how well you know him -- and how much you care.
phone plan. Depending on how much memory you choose (8, 16, and 32 gigabyte models are available), he can stash between 1,750 and 7,000 songs, watch movies and play games on the widescreen display, and download his favorite Apps.
1. iPod Touch The iPod Touch does everything an iPhone does, without having to change your
Give him the gift of music!
2. Universal Remote If he’s got a TV, a stereo, a VCR, a DVD, and/or cable, he may also have enough remote controls to confuse
a NASA engineer. Not to mention that the one he wants is often the one that’s missing. Help him coordinate his
Harmony in one universal remote.
entertainment by converting to a universal remote, which can operate all his IR-electronics from one keypad. 3. Power Tools Most men are hard-
wired to fix things, especially when they have the right tools at hand. Surprise yours with a circular saw, cordless drill, or other implement that will inspire him to build those shelves or make the repairs your place needs. Don’t forget to reward him affectionately when the job is done after Valentine’s Day. 4. A New Wallet How long has he been carrying that same wallet? If the answer is, “too long,” consider replacing it with a smart-
looking new one. And don’t forget to slip a picture of you inside. 5. Apple iTunes Gift Certificate Give the gift of music this Valentine’s Day to go with his existing or new iPod. iTunes gift certificates are available from $10$200, enabling your better half to download his favorite new songs this Valentine’s Day.
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Hawaiian Dancers
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Sinulog – A Filipino festival held in honor of Santo Nino (Infant Jesus) By Victor Alzona
On Sunday January 25 , over 500 Filipinos from Central Florida gathered at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs to celebrate the 4th Annual Santo Nino Sinulog. Several priests representing the Orlando Diocese, Ministry to the Filipinos participated at today’s celebration. th
Statue of Santo Nino
During the mass service, Father Ramon Bolatele spoke about the virtues represented by the Child Jesus; innocence, humility, joy, and simplicity. Father Kenny Aquino also spoke passionately about the importance of preserving the rich traditions and heritage of our Filipino culture and why we must share our experiences with our youth.
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After the church service, the people followed the lively procession of the image of the Santo Nino from the Church to the Parish center for an afternoon filled with lively dancing, celebration, dinning and fellowship. Several people and organizations; Sunshine Dance Troupe, Sonic Wave Band, and the Saint Francis of Assisi Church Choral Group provided entertainment for the people that afternoon. To learn more about the Ministry of the Filipinos and upcoming events, you can go to www.filipinoministryorlando.com for more information. Victor Alzona • thevikter@yahoo.com
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Slumdog Millionaire
By Ricky Ly http://tidetheory.blogspot.com
A lanky, awkward 18 year old Jamal (Dev Patel) sits on the hot seat under the dizzying lights of the set of India’s version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The time runs out and moments later Jamal finds himself tossed into the local police office for interrogation and torture. How could an uneducated boy from the slums of Mumbai possibly know the answers to the questions that dumbfounded even the highest educated in India?
man, Jamal and his older brother Salim (Madhur Mittal) grow up in a world full of child beggars, makeshift tents and shanties in garbage dumps, seedy gangsters, and inter-ethnic and religious clashes often brushing along the tragic.
The film, Slumdog Millionaire, from British Director Danny Boyle and based on the novel Q and A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup, recounts the incredible and often heart-wrenching story of each of Jamal’s answers through a series of flashbacks. Slumdog Millionaire keeps viewers on the edge of suspense as the story unfolds between two brothers, a childhood sweetheart, and the search for redemption amid the rise of the city of Mumbai.
In a scene that I find particularly memorable and visually stunning, with the lyrical flows of the Sri-Lankan born rapper MIA’s hit song “Paper Planes” playing on the soundtrack, Jamal and Salim hustle and make money on board a train headed through a splendor of India’s landscape of tree dotted valleys and sandy hills. Their journey parallels the journey of Mumbai and India: the growing pains from a backwater village suffering from poverty and strife, swept up into a globalized world of towering skyscrapers and international call centers, an India still trying to find
Against the backdrop of a heart-thumping Oscar-nominated soundtrack by A R Rah-
its place in the world. Despite tragedy and unimaginable hardships, Jamal is still a hopeless romantic who wishes nothing less than to one day reunite with his childhood friend and love Latika, played by the captivating Freida Pinto. “There’s like over 20 million people in this city, how will you ever find her? Just give it up already,” Salim discouragingly tells Jamal. Slumdog Millionaire is a beautifully made, heart-racing film showing that the resilience of a people and the joy of life will prevail despite their circumstances. The film has already won four Golden Globe awards including Best Picture and is currently nominated for ten Academy Awards. Slumdog Millionaire is playing in theatres throughout central Florida today.
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One Geek. One Beauty. One Thousand Noisy Chat Room Residents... Computer engineer “Otaku” (=geek) is an average young man, dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. But as luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train, falling in love with her at first sight. A few days later he receives a message from the woman along with a set of Hermes teacups. Having never had a girlfriend or received a gift from a girl in his life, Otaku seeks out his pals on his BBS website for advice using his codename Train Man (Densha Otoko): “How should I ask her out?” Deeply interested in Train Man’s first love, his BBS pals eagerly supply him with advice. Encouraged by their support, Train Man undergoes a total makeover for his first-ever date with “Hermess”. Little does he know that he is about to ignite an Internet phenomenon... The True Story That Launched - An Internet Sensation Train Man: Densha Otoko is the film inspired by the phenomenal bestseller by Hitori Nakano that has taken Japan by storm. Based on true events that took place on a popular Bulletin Board website in Japan called “2ch,” this fairy-tale-like story has become a media sensation, and been adapted in book, comic, television drama, and movie formats. Released in 2005, the movie became an instant hit, grossing over 35 million dollars in Japan. Now, you can watch this movie again at J. Fair on March 14th in Orlando Downtown Library. Refer to Pg 22 for details. Support Asia Trend Magazine, Support our Advertisers
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Grand Master Blackburn
Lion Brings the Good Fortune to Grand
Master
By Cindy Mannella
Martial Arts demo at the Traditional Martial Arts Center December 13, 2008 marked a historical event for Tang Soo Do; Mr. Chuck Blackburn was promoted to Grand Master, 8th dan. The weekend celebration began with a Friday evening senior black belt test, a Saturday morning seminar hosted by Grand Master Fitch and the afternoon and evening was dedicated to celebrating Grand Master Blackburn’s promotion.
Hung Fut Pai Lion Dance
Various styles of martial arts train at the Traditional Martial Arts Center under the direction of Master Susan Jackson and each demonstrated their skills opening the afternoon ceremony. Tang Soo Do students displayed forms, one steps and weapon self defense. Mr. Schmidt and his Capoeira students opened with their traditional musical instruments and singing, they even had the crowd join in! Then the acrobatics began, everyone was awed by the jump spinning kicks and flips. Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan and students demonstrated deadly movements in Arnis. Ama Guru Raffy amazed the crowd with his lighting fast stick & knife skills. Then he topped that by displaying precise control using a horse whip to rapidly slice paper down to shreds and pop cigarettes from a student’s mouth and ears (thankfully no mistakes!). Tai Chi was demonstrated by Sifu Bill Warden, it is such a pleasure to watch his fluid movements. Kung Fu demonstrated weapon and empty hand techniques. Sifu Charles Rivera demonstrated a form with superb technique, power and control. Entering to the sound of firecrackers, the lion dance began! The crowd cheered during the performance, everyone loves the show. The lion tossed the lettuce for good fortune and then the performance peaked in excitement when the lion picked up the Grand master belt from the alter and delivered it to Mr. Blackburn, our new GRAND MASTER! The celebration continued with a Korean banquet to honor our Grand Master. The food was fabulous and the evening “show” was memorable. Many of Grand Master Blackburn’s students, friends and family spoke to thank and honor him. Master Snell presented a slide show which started with pictures from ~30 years ago. All the pictures were enjoyed. It was fun to see Master Ginn as a young skinny orange belt and listen to Master Marn speak! We must have all had fun, no one left for 4 hours! Then the party moved to the Mannella’s home for more beer, ping pong and reliving the weekend through pictures!
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Sifu Bill Warden
Sifu Charles Rivera
Ama Guru Raff has very precise control in his horse whip
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