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Tết Festival celebrates Vietnamese culture Every year the celebration of Tết, also known as Vietnamese New Year, is held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds here in Orlando. This 2-day event consists of food, family, culture, performances and more. Upon first entering the Fairgrounds, you see children laughing and playing outside together, the sun gleaming down upon the vast variety of orchid flowers and other plants that families set up outside to sell, and groups of people walking in and out of a large building.

When you step foot inside the main exhibit hall, the first thing that catches your eye is the large stage brightened with colorful lights and decorations. Many different acts are performed on this stage and that can include anything from traditional Vietnamese dances to pageants. As you walk away from the stage, there are multiple families and local business cooking and selling

fresh Vietnamese foods right on the spot. One of my personal favorites is a hot and steaming bowl of bún bò huế along with a freshly squeezed cup of nước mía, pure sugar cane juice. It’s tough trying to decide what to eat when both ends of the exhibit hall are surrounded with different vendors.

Be sure to bring extra cash with you and most importantly, an empty stomach!

The biggest event of the weekend is wellknown as the Miss Vietnam Florida Pageant, where contestants come forth and showcase their beauty, talent, speech and poise. Every year there is a newly crowned queen. This year’s 2015 Queen is Nhatvy Thi Vo. She excelled in every category, thus gaining her crown and title.

“Although my journey as Queen has only begun, I have learned and accomplished so much the past few weeks. I know this is just the begin-

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ning and I can’t wait to represent the Vietnamese Community as I travel the rest of my journey as the new Miss Vietnam Florida 2015,” said Vo. From the past to present, the Miss Vietnam FL Pageant is not only known for the competition but also the sisterhood in itself. Girls who enter gain an experience of a lifetime, where they meet new friends and embark on an exciting journey together. They are always eager to help each other, and the bond that forms within the group is a beautiful sight to see.

Many look forward to this holiday every year, where we can celebrate our culture together.

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Dreams will come true if you believe - make a plan and take action I admit that the Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival is the biggest thing I have ever done so far in my life.

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the community, and so I told her organizing a big scale parade is the best method without a doubt.

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Central Florida Dragon Parade welcomes the year of goat On February 22, 2015, Orlando’s Fashion Square Mall hosted the 4th-Annual Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival, welcoming in the year of the goat. The festivities started off outside, with the Dragon parade followed by 5 hours of festivities and entertainment inside. The turnout was phenomenal, and a great time was had by all.

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Although this is the fourth consecutive year Orlando has celebrated the Lunar New Year Festival, this is the first time the festival has been hosted at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. The Dragon parade wound through the mall parking lot and neighboring streets, and its participants included city officials, Asian organizations, several dance troupes, martial arts schools, youth

groups, beauty queens and much more. REACH of Central Florida (www.reachocf.org) , one of the organizations of this event and is the high-school youth group that I am in, paraded with flags and many REACH members wowed guests by participating in the Orlando Young Lions’ action packed lion dances. The parade culminated just outside the main entrance between Macy’s and Dillards,

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Brandon Oriental Market 112 Pauls Dr., Brandon

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Eastside Asian Market 12950 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando

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M D Oriental Market 1106 E Fowler Ave. Tampa (Brandon) 10127 E. Adamo Dr. Tampa

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Phuoc Loc Tho market 2100 E Colonial Dr. Orlando

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Oceanic Oriental Supermarket 1609 N Tampa St. Tampa

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Vung Tau Oriental Market 1333 N Washington Blvd. Sarasota

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Chan’s Chinese Restaurant

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Chung Hing Oriental Mart 305-947-6038 1855 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach Foodtown Supermarket 954-943-9586 5335 N, Military Trail, West Palm Beach

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Jason’s Best Asian Market 2201 W Vine St Kissimmee

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FSA’s 10th Annual Sayaw Cultural Showcase: Pista Ng Sayaw Mar 28 (Sst) 6:30pm, Show begins promptly at 7:15 at Cape Florida Ballroom at UCF 23th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival Student Union, Orlando, Florida 32816. The Filipino Student Association at the University March 13 (5p-9p) & 14 (8a-5p), 2015 $3 admission more info at www.CFDragonBoat.org of Central Florida presents a very special occasion in our history: The 10th year festival Hoike Polynesian Show & Dinner of our Sayaw Cultural Showcase! Sayaw is FSA at UCF’s premiere event in the Spring Mar 14 (Sat) 1pm to 5pm at the Gleason Performing Arts Center - Florida Institute of where we showcase many of the cultural dances of the Philippines. Learn how to really Technology 150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL. Cost of the show is $8 in advance or celebrate an important day, the Filipino way. ENJOY FREE FOOD, RAFFLES, AND GOOD $10 at door. Dinner Buffet: $12pp all-you-can-eat dining venue (no take out). They also COMPANY! Immerse yourself into the Philippine tradition of Fiestas: experience the enterapproved small kanikapila singing and dancing after dinner in the dining hall! kanikapila! tainment, the food, the big crowds, and all the various activities. Email: fsa.ucf@gmail.com Harumatsuri (Spring Festival) at USF https://www.facebook.com/events/347307428789802/ Mar 17 (Tue) 12pm - 4pm at USF MSC Amphitheater. Event organized by Usf J-Club.

Ayaka Yonetani at the Polasek The event is Free, and open to the general public. The Largest Spring Event of the SeMar 29 (Sun) 2pm at Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens - 633 Osceola Avenue mester, delicious food, Fun and Entertaining Games, Contests where you can win prizes, Winter Park, FL 32789. The Museum’s 9th annual three-concert music series fea­tures and tons of great performances from various local talent. Authentic Japanese performanc- inter­na­tion­ally acclaimed violin/viola player Ayako Yone­tani and a vari­ety of guest instru­ es, JKD Crew at USF, Martial Arts, and for the first time ever a Haiku Contest, featuring men­tal­ists. Held in the ele­gant salon of the Polasek res­i­dence, concert-goers expe­ri­ence You! Yes, you can go out and display your improv Haiku skills, and even win prizes acoustic per­fec­tion in an inti­mate set­ting. Lim­ited to 50 seats, the per­for­mance is fol­lowed https://www.facebook.com/events/1568759366713724 by a pri­vate recep­tion. Guest artist: Kiryung Kim, lyric col­oratura soprano IACC Event - Strengthening Your IT Security Cost: Museum Mem­bers $80 for three con­cert series or $30 per con­cert Non Mem­bers Mar 19 (Thu) 6 - 8pm at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando - 8214 Universal Blvd., Orlando $90 for three con­cert series or $35 per con­cert Indian American Chamber of Commerce host the Speaker Series present Strengthening Tickets: http://www.polasek.org/yonetani-concert-series-2014/ Your IT Security. IACC Members - FREE. Non Members - $20 at the door VASA @ UCF Annual Tết Show!!

RSVP by Mar 16 at http://iacc.mymobisite.us/bahrsvp Mar 29 (Sun) 6pm to 10pm at UCF Pegasus Ballroom - 4000 Central Florida Blvd, ASA’s 15th Annual Scholarship Pageant Orlando, Florida 32816. The Vietnamese American Student Association at the University of Mar 22 (Sun) start 5:30pm, Show starts at 6 pm at UCF Pegasus Ballroom - 4000 Central Central Florida is proud to present the 26th annual Tết Show!

Florida Blvd, Orlando. Free food and refreshments. Come watch the contestants reach to This is a FREE EVENT so we encourage you to invite family and friends for a fun-filled infinity and beyond through culture, talent, and evening wear to be crowned Mr. and Ms. night celebrating Vietnamese culture through FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, and FASHION! ASA 2015. Performers including: Fresh Off the Beat, Knights Kangna, KSA, Mr. BJ, & ***Guest parking available at Garage F, right next to The Venue*** Welcome and celAlex Chou and David Galindo https://www.facebook.com/events/520775624731756/ ebrate the New Lunar Year of the Sheep through traditional dances, music, fashion, food, and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/804577809590767/ Asian American Night 2015 Mar 27 (Friday) at Amway Center, West Church Street, Orlando. FAN FEST Starting At PhilFest 2015 4:30pm & Game Time At 7pm with Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic.

Apr 10 to 12 (Fri to Sun) at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex and Bayanihan For Tickets Go To - www.orlandomagic.com/AAN2015. Use Promotion Code: AAN2015.

Arts and Events Center - 14301 Nine Eagles Dr., Tampa, FL. 33626. The biggest AnMatsuriza Taiko Dojo/Fresh Off The Beat Performing. nual Filipino Festival with lots of Filipino foods, merchandise and lots of entertainment.

Entrance fee for only $5.00 and parking fee for $5.00. The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Orlando Dragon Boat Challenge Mar 28 (Sat) 8am - 3pm at Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835. Inc. and its member organizations are now getting ready for this momentous event that entices more than 13,000 visitors with a taste of Philippine Fiesta: food, entertainment, mermore info at http://www.orlandodragonboatchallenge.com/ chandise and more. The festival will also feature main events like “Tawag ng Tanghalan Festival of India Singing Competition”, “Tanghalang Pambata Children’s Talent Competition”, “Revolution Mar 28 (Sat) 11am - 6pm at Hindu Temple, 1994, Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707.

Hip-Hop Dancing Competition and Youth Night”, “Yugyugan Street Dancing Competition” Hindu Society of Central Florida hosts the Festival of India. FREE ADMISSION and and more! 813-925-1232 http://www.pcfitampa.org PARKING at NOMINAL FEE of $5.00. For general questions call 407-699-5277 For event information Visit: www.hindutempleorlando.org Do you know you can now submit your event to Asia Trend Magazine here: http://www.asiatrend.org/submit-an-event.html.

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