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06 Message from the President of the AACC 22 Peace, one handshake at a time
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15 Venerable Master Hsing Yun article
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10 Explore the Unique City... Hong Kong 12 Hong kong most popular tourist sights the Peak Tower
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18 A reminder of life lessons
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18 Yun-Hwa Peggy Hsieh
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31 Life in Style 32 Anime Festival Orlando (AFO) - your dream comes to life
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13 Name Analysis
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20 Taste of ASIA 35 Restaurants Guide
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Chinese-American congresswoman Judy Chu is the first Chinese American women ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Chu, a Democrat from California, was sworn in by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the floor of the US House of Representatives on July 16. Her husband, Mike Eng, also attended the ceremony. Chu filled the House seat for 32nd district in California left open by Hilda Solis, who resigned to become US Secretary of Labor earlier this year. Pelosi said in a statement that as the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress, Chu’s victory is “a source of pride to many.” “Over her 24 years in public service, Congresswoman Chu has been committed to the essential issues facing our nation: the strength of our economy, the education of our children, and
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the health of all Americans,” she said. Chu’s first elected position was Board Member for the Garvey School District in Rosemead, California in 1985. In 1988 she was elected to the city council of Monterey Park, where she served as mayor for three terms. Chu was elected to the State Assembly in a May 15, 2001, special election after Romero was elected to the State Senate. She was elected to a full term in 2002 and was reelected in 2004. The former vice chair of the California State Board of Equalization received 61.67 percent of the vote, beating Republican Betty Chu, who is her cousin by marriage. Chu was born in Los Angeles, California in 1953, and her father was also born in the United States. Her mother came from south China’s Guangdong Province. Chu’s husband Mike Eng is a member of the California Assembly.
LC is a Marketing major at USF. She is fond of traveling, experiencing different cultures, trying new things, and eating. To be able to travel to a different country, experience its culture, try new things, and taste its authentic cuisine is one of her dreams. Similar to most people, delicious food is her best friend. She enjoys taking road trips to Asian restaurants and to discover new or old restaurants in different cities. That being said, there are many reputable Asian restaurants in Tampa that she adores. So stayed tuned to read which Tampa restaurants she has to share!
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Message from the President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce
“The Great Recession of 2008 and Beyond: Prosperity Will Return” By Glenn Leong
During the postwar era, the United States has experienced 12 recessions, including the current downturn. The shortest recession was six months (first half of 1980). The longest postwar recession has been 16 months (July 1981 to November 1982). The Great Recession of 20082009 (and beyond?) will no doubt break records for endurance, with some economists predicting a gradual recovery in 2010. Already we are seeing faint signs of revival: a small reversal of the unemployment rate for the last period, an uptick in first-time home buyers, and pockets of recovery in certain sectors of the economy. Despite the torrent of grim economic news (More layoffs! Home values plummeting! Banks freezing credit! Companies folding!), we must remember that our financial hangover is temporary. We are in the midst of a business cycle - - what goes down must eventually go back up. The economy will recover, perhaps slowly at first. Pent-up demand for goods and services will rise. Customers will return. Gross output will increase. And fortunes will be made again. While no business forecast model or financial guru can yet accurately predict the start and end of our business cycles, their ebb and flow are as certain as the rising and setting of the sun. So we must look to the future with confidence. We at the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) are more focused than ever on helping all our members - - individuals, small businesses and corporations - - to weather the storm. We have to ask ourselves: What measures and steps are we taking TODAY so that we are better positioned for tomorrow’s economy? Are we simply in “survival mode”, looking inwards? Or are we looking outwards, actively doing our homework, improving our business skills and business smarts, and planting seeds of growth so that we will thrive again?
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A wise man once said, “A window of opportunity doesn’t open itself.” The AACC is eager to help our members and the local community to open new windows of prosperity by: ● Providing monthly networking events for our members and guests to connect with each other and to forge new business relationships ● Co-hosting seminars and social events with other chambers so that we can multiply turnout and exposure ● Listening more closely to the needs of our businesses and our membership so that we can provide the value and assistance they expect ● Increasing communications and outreach so that we can serve as a bridge connecting our members with different services, business opportunities and roads to wealth For our nation, it will take diligence and heroic efforts, large and small, to heal the economy. Similarly, for our AACC members, it will take determination, persistence and patient work - - whether through networking, cultivation of new business relationships, reinventing our business models, or more education and training - - so that we may build a more prosperous community. Let us know how we can help you. Born and raised in Honolulu , Hawaii , Glenn Leong attended Georgetown University and Catholic University Law School in Washington , D.C. He served for five years as a Legislative Aide & Press Secretary to Senators Spark Matsunaga and Daniel Akaka. Glenn moved to Orlando in 1995. His law firm handles Marital & Family Law, Criminal Defense and Guardianship matters and is associated with Bogin, Munns & Munns in an “of counsel” capacity.
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The Asian American Chamber of Commerce was founded and incorporated in 1986 by Lita Martija and Bert Dy-Liacco. The mission is to support and promote business among members of the Chamber. The chamber started to serve as the preeminent resource for information, education and networking opportunities for Asian American businesses in Central Florida . The goal is to positively contribute to the community through increased involvement in civic, business and government affairs, networking, promoting trade and investment, and keeping abreast of today’s increasingly dynamic business marketplace. Victor Tan, the President of the AACC in 1999, formed an Alliance as a Minority Chamber with Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce with all the benefits and privileges that it entailed. The membership at that time reached its peak. “I believe the most important reason of becoming a member of our Chamber of Commerce is the opportunity it provides to our members to promote their business to other Central Florida Business Community,” said Victor who is now the Vice President of CPH Engineers, Inc. This is also the
reason why his firm has been continuously supporting the chamber for more than a decade. Another AACC veteran, Becky Szymanski, dedicated three (3) years of her time to lead the Chamber in 2000, 2007 and 2008. She brought together Asian and other multicultural business, civic and government leaders across Central Florida and actively participated Business Force and Small Business Summit. For Becky, her passion is all about “giving back to the community”. Asian Americans and their business community have made significant contributions to the local community in recent years. The number of Asian-owned businesses grew 24 percent between 1997 and 2002, approximately twice the national average for all businesses. The major six Asian-owned industries are wholesale trade, retail trade, accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, professional, scientific, and technical services, and manufacturing. The 1.1 million businesses generated more than $326 billion in revenues, up 8 percent from 1997.
stronger and long-lasting relationships among diverse groups in Central Florida. The membership ranges from individual entrepreneurs and professionals to small businesses and some major longtime corporations based in Orlando. Membership is open to all regardless of racial, ethnic, or national origins. The AACC is attempting to reach out to newer members, including college and graduate students - - tomorrow’s leaders - - who are eager to prepare themselves for the real business world. If you would like to know more about the AACC and the existing Board Members, please log onto www.asianamericanchambercfl.org. Membership applications are available online. If you would like to try a “sample” membership, you can join as an Individual, Small Business or Corporate Member at a pro-rated discount rate, which expires 12/31/09.
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Celebrating Lunar New Year
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Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
Hispanic Business & Consumer Expo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sea World Business After Hours
Walt Disney World Marathon
AACC Business Fair & Gala
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Avenue of the Stars: A long boardwalk along the coast of Kowloon with fantastic views of the Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Along the boardwalk, there are several stars’ plaques and handprints. Chinese stars like Andy Lau, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li, to name a few, have plaques there. The iconic Bruce Lee statue also lies there.
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One of the unique world city, fusion of eastern and western life, one of the most energetic places in the world. The fusion of East and West is like a cocktail full of taste, colour, exhilaration, wonder, aroma..... By Winfield Huang Mongkok: This place is THE spot to be for all the young and hip in Hong Kong. Many shops and restaurants are open late and it contains several night markets that are open even later. Many young people come to meet and hang out in the area and is always full of life. If you are looking for inexpensive shopping, this is the area to visit.
Lian Li Garden: An amazingly kept traditional Chinese garden that lies in the middle of Kowloon. It contains a golden pagoda in the middle of a beautiful pond. Right next to it is a big traditional nunnery to offer prayers, etc. It’s really scenic and many people come to relax and enjoy the environment.
Giant Buddha on top of Lantau Mountain.
The recently opened Ngong Ping 360 cable car system!
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Central Hong Kong: The area around the central station of Hong Kong Island. This place is crowded during all times of the day and is home to many of the large clothing retailers like Coach, A|X, H&M, etc as well as many domestic boutiques. It’s a must visit for any fashionista. The area is also next to many trendy bars and restaurants (name of the area here).
Lantau Island: If you are looking for more scenic sights, Lantau Island has it all. The recently opened Ngong Ping 360 cable car system takes you to the giant Buddha of Lantau Island and Po Lin Monastery. It is quite a sight to see the Buddha up close! There are also several mountain trails for the adventurous.
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the Peak Tower By Gary Lau
The Peak Tower is a matchless piece of architecture, with the top floors forming a semicircular, upturned shape so it looks like a massive chair for the gods. From the Sky Terrace at the top there’s a complete 360 degree panorama of Hong Kong. From there you can look out over the bay, the green hills of Hong Kong Island and the Victoria Harbour, the Giant Buddha, or even Hong Kong Disneyland. Pick a cloudless day and make two journeys, one during daylight and another in the evening to catch a memorable image of Hong Kong illuminated. The best and most enjoyable way to reach The Peak Hong Kong is by the Peak Tram, one of Hong Kong’s oldest types of transportations. This funicular railway first went into operation in 1888 and has since become a vital transportation link as well as a popular tourist attraction. The
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ride from the Central to the top of The Peak Tower takes approximately 7 minutes. Visitors of all ages will be thrilled by the ride, especially it climbs out of Central at an impossible angle to reach the upper station at the Peat Tower. The Peak Tower has souvenir shops, restaurants, a Madame Tussaud’s wax museum, and a motion simulator ride called the Peak Explorer. Impressive views can be had from the restaurants at the adjacent Peak Galleria, a shopping and restaurant complex with some outdoor seating. If you would like to explore the Hong Kong city, IACE Travel and New Creative Tours, Inc can help you with the ticketing and lodging. Check their advertisement for more details. Act now. Source: http://www.thepeak.com.hk Bruce Lee waxstatue
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This is another Kerby’s publication in metaphysics. His commitment and perseverance to preach and promote metaphysics far exceeds that of most professional practitioners. As metaphysician, one must be adequately equipped with the right frame of mind and must possess the inner values and virtues of ‘benevolence’,’ justice’, ‘etiquette’, ‘trustworthiness’ and ‘wit’. The passion to serve our community and nation should be firmly embedded in the practitioners. To prioritize this over other commitments is not easy but Kerby has once again displayed his great resolve in this particular area. His fine mix of mind and faith cannot be disputed. His virtues and values can be felt through his writings and articulate comments on articles.
Master Kerby Kuek has been practicing Feng Shui and life reading for more than 10 years. His areas of expertise include Chinese astrology, name analysis, face reading, as well as I-Ching. Kuek strongly believes that Chinese Metaphysics is nothing superstition: It is a combination of formulae, experiences and common sense, whereby a trained master can skillfully integrate it into your daily life and thus help you to achieve your personal and financial goals. Email: info@misterfengshui.comv asiatrendmagazine.com Aug 2009
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News Bao Chunlai - China
Saina Nehwal - India
Zhou Mi - Hong Kong
Lee Chong Wei - Malaysia
Park Sung Hwan - Korea
Julia Wong - Malaysia
Peter Gade - Denmark
Tine Rasmussen - Denmark
Taufik Hidayat - Indonesia
Chen Jin - China
World Badminton Scene
Lin Dan - China
By Krishna Balwalli
What’s happening in World Badminton? Badminton as we know is popular all over the world and is one of the most exciting sports to watch. The 2009 World Badminton Championships are being held in India in August 10th to August 16th. There are quite a few exciting players on the world scene today. Countries that have turned out the most champions include China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Denmark. In today’s highly competitive Badminton, players from Korea, India, England, Thailand and Vietnam have also made their mark. Let us take a look at the most promising players. China is undoubtedly the leader in producing the world badminton champions of today. Men’s singles players such as Lin Dan, Bao Chunlai and Chen Jin are in the forefront. Women’s singles players include Wang Lin, Wang Yihan and Xie Xinfang. China has top level players in the doubles and mixed doubles events too. There are also very strong singles players from other countries. Lee Chong Wei from
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Malaysia is men’s singles world number one. Other top level men’s singles players include Taufik Hidayat and Sony Kuncoro from Indonesia., Denmark’s Peter Gade, Korea’s Park Sung Hwan, Thailand’s Boonsak Ponsana and Tien Nguyen from Vietnam. Zhou Mi from Hong Kong is women’s singles world number one. Saina Nehwal from India, Tine Rasmussen from Denmark and Julia Wong from Malaysia are other strong contenders. Markus Kido and Hendra Setiawan from Indonesia are world number one in men’s doubles. Pei Wong and Eei Chin from Malaysia are world number one in women’s doubles. Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung from Korea are world number one in mixed doubles. The competition is of such a high level that anyone from the top ten can topple the world number one on their day. You can check out the latest Badminton news at http://badzine.info and local events at http://cflbadminton.org
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Whats happening in Orlando Badminton? The Orlando Open is being held October 3rd to October 4th at the College Park Community Center. Badminton is practiced regularly each Sunday and Tuesday at this location. You can also visit and watch or participate in an exciting Badminton workout. For more details, you can contact Krishna Balwalli at 407-683-9162 or kbalwalli@ hotmail.com
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Spirit of the Precepts The precepts are the best medicine for the sickness of delusion. We have to guard against the myriad forms of suffering with as much vigilance as if we were protecting our own parents. Eradicate delusion and ignite the light of wisdom To cross the bridge of life and death. Use the bodhi raft to cross the limitless ocean of karma.
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“The precepts are the best medicine for the sickness of delusion.” A country needs a system to establish itself. Abiding by the spirit of the law is most important. Buddhism emphasizes the practice of upholding the precepts. It is important to understand the spirit of the precepts, which one can always take to a deeper level. Apart from taking refuge in the Triple Gem Buddhists strive to uphold the five precepts which are: undertaking to abstain from killing; undertaking to abstain from stealing; undertaking to abstain from sexual misconduct; undertaking to abstain from false speech; and undertaking to abstain from taking intoxicants. If someone is able to uphold the five precepts, they will greatly nurture their life of wisdom which leads to enlightenment. If a family can uphold the five precepts they can find happiness living together. If a community or country can uphold the five precepts then everyone will become kind and saintly. “We have to guard against the myriad forms of suffering with as much vigilance as if we were protecting our own parents.” If we were all able to refrain from careless killing we would be respecting others’ right to life. Not stealing means not transgressing on others’ right to property. Abstaining from sexual misconduct means not to wrong our or others’ physical bodies, good names or reputation through our sexuality. No false speech means not harming the honor and trust of both self and others. Through not taking intoxicants we protect our health so that our wisdom can remain alert. When we refrain from deluding and intoxicating ourselves, we can see the sublime in life. Regardless of whether you are a Buddhist or not, everyone in this world can gain from observing the five precepts. If you want to live a long and healthy life you should not only abstain from killing living beings but also you should protect life or even liberate trapped animals. If you want to be wealthy, you should not only not steal and transgress on others’ property, but you .should also donate and give joyously. If you abstain from sexual misconduct, not only you but your partner and family will also gain respect by your actions. If you abstain from false speech and harming others verbally others too will not harm your reputation and trust. If you avoid intoxication naturally you will enjoy good health and alertness. All this world’s suffering and chaos come from people not abiding by the laws or upholding the five precepts. In society people are arrested and jailed mostly because they have violated the five precepts. If you wish to gain freedom”, to eradicate delusion, to ignite the bright light of wisdom...if you wish to gain liberation from life and death, to ride the bodhi boat and cross the limitless ocean of karma then you will see that abiding by the five precepts is fundamental to human morality. By Venerable Master Hsing Yun © Buddha’s Light Publishing www.blpusa.com
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(Courtesy of Pancakes, a paraplegic hamster) A few weeks ago, my sister and I bought a pair of hamsters from the local PetSmart; we named hers Pancakes and mine Waffles. They’re dwarf Roborovski hamsters and they both look similar. When we bought them, Waffles (my hamster) was slightly fatter than Pancakes; but after a week or so, either Pancakes got fatter or Waffles lost weight because the only way we could tell them apart was by their mannerisms. Pancakes does this really adorable thing on the hamster wheel, when she runs too fast, she loses her footing and spins around in the wheel and then falls out, and she stretches herself in the morning when she wakes up. Waffles doesn’t like sleeping in the cardboard house we built them but prefers the hamster wheel and the first few days when we got her, she would nibble at us if we woke her up when she was sleeping. The other day, my sister was playing with Pancakes. Pancakes squirmed away and dropped a couple inches or so through the air and to the bottom of their little hamster habitat. Now, we have a paraplegic hamster. Paraplegia is defined as impairment in the motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities, which can result from many things, a condition or disorder such as spina bifida, tumors, or more commonly through a result of trauma or spinal cord injury. We can immediately see and learn two things from this one incident: my sister can cry for two hours straight and accidents happen, but some, unfortunately are irrevocable. After a couple phone calls to the pet store and local veterinary offices, I also learned that an office visit for a $14.00 hamster costs $80.00 and that to euthanize said hamster costs only $20.00. (Which brings me to an unrelated question, while it might be financially reasonable due to the cost of medicines and medical equipment, is it really fair to the pet or the family to charge more to help an animal than to put it to sleep?)
By Angela Chiu
sister would be spending 8 hours a day at school, the responsibility of feeding and watering and walking a dog would mostly fall on my father, who is sometimes too busy with work to play dog-sitter. My sister and then changed her mind and asked for a hamster as a pet instead. At first, they resisted the idea, saying that cleaning the cage would be a weekly hassle and that if the hamster ever escaped, we would have too difficult of a time of finding it again. And then, there was the final unspoken reason: what happens if it died? Most pets, with the exception of turtles and some birds, won’t outlive the owner. This means that, to buy a pet, to take care of it, to spend time with it, over the course of its lifetime would forge a very strong bond. The day that the adored pet passes away would be an extremely sad event. My parents have had their share of pets when they were younger, stray cats and dogs and even a hamster named Mary, whom have all succumbed to the passing of time. In truth, when they were discouraging us from having pets, they were really trying to have us avoid the grief and sadness of losing a dear friend. As for Pancakes, we are just going to have to live with the fact that we now have a handicapped hamster and hope for the best for the rest of her hamster life. It’s true that the more attached you are to an animal, object, or person, the more it hurts when it’s time to part ways. But this doesn’t mean that you should distance yourself from your pets and other people, this just means that you have to remember all of the memories and cherished times you spend with them. So with that in mind, take a few minutes to think about everyone and everything important in your life and be thankful for their wellbeing. Sometimes certain small events and accidents can put things in a new outlook and make you realize that you should live life happily with no regrets and to its fullest with the ones you care about the most. Angela Chiu • angelachiu1243@hotmail.com
Then there are other lessons that can be learned from this that involve a little more depth. In the real world, we encounter many handicapped and disabled citizens who overcome their challenges and learned to live with a new perspective in life. Most commonly, we think about the trials and hardships that they have overcome and their personal troubles; however, we might not think about the suffering and the pain a family member feels when their loved one is involved in an accident. It’s true that the feelings from hurting a pet may not amount to the same amplitude as finding out that a beloved family member is maimed for life; however, certain events such as this puts life into a new perspective for many people. Some people may have never even imagined the possibility of becoming handicapped and thus won’t realize what other people have to overcome and go through and many don’t ever consider the possibility that someone they know may be fine one day and end up in the hospital the very next day. A few other thoughts occurred to me because of the accident. Originally, my sister wanted to get a dog but my parents had said repeatedly declined her request. Because I would be going off to college and my
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Florida State University Dept. of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Science Peggy Hsieh received her B.S. degree in Nutrition & Foods from Fu Jen University in Taiwan, M.S. degree in Animal Science from Purdue University, and Ph.D. in Food Science from Florida State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Florida State University in Spring 2003, she taught at Auburn University for ten years. She holds eleven patented and patent pending technologies and has been an invited speaker to more than 60 national and international conferences. Dr. Hsieh’s research efforts have focused on the development of rapid and reliable methods for ensuring food safety and quality. In the past 14 years, her laboratory has successfully identified several heat-stable muscle proteins as species marker antigens required by the development of monoclonal antibodies. These antibodies are used to probe for and detect the origin of tissues in heat-processed products. This research not only prevents the spread of Mad Cow disease, it also discourages the illegal practice of meat adulteration on the retail market. Two diagnostic companies have licensed Dr. Hsieh’s technology in commercial test kits that can
detect banned animal tissue in animal feeds. To date, four immunoassay kits using antibodies developed in Dr. Hsieh’s laboratory are available on the international markets. Other rapid methods she has developed include a non-instrumental microrespirometer for real time detection of spoilage microorganisms, and immunoassays for pathogen detection in food. Dr. Hsieh’s research interests also extend to functional food research. One project explores utilizing jellyfish as a food source and investigates the suppressing effect of jellyfish protein on arthritis in animal and human models (patented). She is an elected Fellow for the U.S. Institute of Food Technologists and an elected Fellow for the International Academy of Food Science and Technology.
Peggy Hsieh will be one of the speakers at the Chinese American Technology & Culture Conference on September 9-12, 2009 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. For more details, please visit http://www.caspaf.org/conference/
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Heart-warming watermelons? Watermelons are most commonly known to be “round”, but it’s different in Japan these days. Heart-shaped watermelons are born! Farmers have tried and invented different shaped watermelons such as pyramid, square, or human-face, but this time, heart-shaped watermelons are produced in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan’s #1 watermelon-growing district. Cutting it in half will surprise you with a red heart. It may be a great idea to present things like this instead of flowers and chocolate to your loved ones.
Do you want to know how much this costs? It’s $160. Too expensive? Mr. and Mrs. Kimura devoted to produce this perfect heart-shaped watermelon for three whole years. So I guess $160 isn’t so bad after all, huh? For this year, they were able to harvest only 20 of them. That truly makes them “premium” fruits.
By the way, at the experimental farm of Walt Disney World, there seem to be Mickey-face-shaped watermelons. If they sell them, how much will they be??
Non-melting soft cream?! Developed entirely by accident, Healthy Lab Japan has found the secret formula to producing soft ice cream that will stay in ice form for up to an hour at room temperature. Made with Okara, which is a byproduct during Tofu production, the soft ice cream (also simply called “soft cream”) is low in calories and can be purchased through Japan Seaweed Foods Lab in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture).
calories are only a half of regular soft cream. Though Okara is waste in Tofu production, it is highly nutritional -- protein, vitamin B, vitamin E, food fiber, calcium, etc. Since Tofu is made from soybeans and Okara is the solid part of the process, it shouldn’t be surprising. Anyway, now we have non-messy, healthy, tasty soft cream in Japan.
The soft cream contains Okara in 40%. Blending Okara paste and rice powder in the soft cream mixture creates a melt-less form. The texture is smooth, the taste is not too sweet, and the
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The International Council of Central Florida welcomed a visiting delegation of Chinese Rural Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation specialists to Central Florida in July 19-23. The delegation came under the International Visitor Leadership Program of the US Department of State. This program seeks to further relations between countries and professional through “citizen diplomacy”, or the idea that a handshake goes further than words will. The group spent three weeks touring the United States including; Washington DC, Syracuse, NY, Orlando, Fl, Kansas City, MO, and San Francisco, CA. The delegation consisted of women’s federation leaders, academia, rural credit executives, government officials, and members of the regional councils.
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While in Orlando and Central Florida, the delegation spent time with Well Florida and the North Florida Rural Health Partnership learning how organizations coordinate resources. The group visited Harbor House, a women’s shelter. They also met with Florida’s Natural Citrus to learn the advantages of a Co-op system of farming and listened to the College Officials from Daytona State College about the benefits of Virtual Campuses and Teaching. The visit was highlighted by an evening cohosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and the International Council at the Stirling Sotheby’s Global Gallery in the Plaza. The visitors had the chance to meet and mingle with pro-
fessionals from both organizations while creating both business and professional friendships. “This was the perfect opportunity to introduce Central Florida to the world and also introduce the world to Central Florida’s great diversity”, states Max Stewart, Executive Director of the International Council of Central Florida and the delegations host for the week. Information on how you can be apart of upcoming groups hosted by the International Council of Central Florida can be found at www. iccfvip.com or by calling 407-321-136. To know more about Asian American Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.asianamericanchambercfl.org
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Committee of 100
– Seeking Common Ground while Respecting Differences The Committee of 100 is a national non-partisan organization composed of American citizens of Chinese descent. Each member has achieved positions of leadership in the United States in a broad range of professions. With these diverse backgrounds, members collectively pool their strengths and experience to address important issues concerning the Chinese-American community, as well as issues affecting U.S.-China relations.
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C-100 is committed to a dual mission: (1) encouraging stronger relations between the U.S. and Greater China and (2) encouraging the full participation of Chinese-Americans in all aspects of American life. The Committee of 100 was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned Chinese-Americans, including I.M. Pei and Yo-Yo Ma, who are leaders in their fields. They recognized the need for an organization that brings a Chinese-American perspective to U.S.-Greater China relations and that addresses the concerns of Americans of Chinese heritage. The key functions of the Committee are to serve as a bridge between Greater China and America and to provide a forum for those issues that Americans of Chinese and Asian descent face in the United States. The Committee is dedicated to serving as a “cultural ambassador” by fostering the exchange of ideas and perspectives among our members with those in the community and government. The Committee of 100 has become a voice for the improvement of relations between the U.S. and Greater China region. With an in-depth understanding of both cultures, the Committee can enhance America’s understanding of China, as well as China’s understanding of the United States. As an organization, the Committee of 100 is non-partisan; it is not aligned with any political party in the United States, or with any in Asia. Many of the issues the Committee addresses concern matters of public policy. However, through the members’ activity in academics, government, business, law, science, and the arts, they can provide bicultural dimensions to issues facing America and Asia.
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Yo-Yo Ma, is a French-born Chinese-American virtuoso cellist and composer and winner of multiple Grammy Awards
I. M. Pei, is a Pritzker Prize-winning Chineseborn American architect, known as the last master of high modernist architecture.
With its collective wealth of experience, knowledge, and resources, the Committee of 100 is in a unique position to improve relations between the United States and Greater China. As Americans familiar with both Chinese and American cultures and systems, Committee members play important roles in helping broaden perspectives. As a developing nation, China can benefit from exchanges that help address social and public interest concerns that arise from industrial and economic development. In recognition of the need for trained individuals to implement the development that is essential to China’s continued growth, the Committee
of 100 has established endowment funds to provide scholarships for outstanding students and teachers at several universities in China. The Committee of 100 has been named a Strategic Partner in the national campaign to support the USA National Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. This designation by the U.S. State Department recognizes C-100’s extraordinary ability to mobilize its network of prominent Chinese Americans with influence in both the U.S. and China to help take the USA Pavilion from dream to reality. Source: www.committee100.org
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Language and Cultural Exchange warm up the US-China Dialogue
“Good morning and Zhongxin Huanying (Chinese pinyin for ‘ sincerely welcome you’),” said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in The first round of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue was warmed up as leaders from both countries employed each other’s language and culture in their greetings and speeches on July 27.
Clinton co-chaired the “strategic track” of the dialogue with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo, to address the economic recovery, climate change and clean energy as well as security challenges facing two countries.
「人心齊，泰山移」 She wrapped up her speech with a Chinese proverb “when people are of one mind and heart, they can move Mountain Tai,” which is a sacred mountain in northern China near Confucius’ home.
「風雨同舟」 US Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, who co-hosted the “Economic Track” of the dialogue with Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan, noted the need for the United States and China to act together amid the global economic crisis by citing in Chinese language a Chinese idiom
“Taking the same boat through rain and wind.”
In his address to the opening session, President Obama relaxed audience by quoting Yao Ming, a top Chinese basketball player who currently also stars American NBA. “As a new president and also as a basketball fan, I have learned from the words of Yao Ming, who said,’No matter whether you are new or an old team member, you need time to adjust to one another,’” said the president. “Well, through the constructive meetings that we’ve already had, and through this dialogue, I’m confident that we will meet Yao’s standard.”
「山徑之蹊間，介然用之而成路，為間不 用，則茅塞之矣 - 孟子」 As his speech went towards the end, Obama cited an ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius as saying “a trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.” “Our task is to forge a path to the future that we seek for our children -- to prevent mistrust or the inevitable differences of the moment from allowing that trail to be blocked by grass; to always be mindful of the journey that we are undertaking
together, “ he explained. On China’s side, State Councilor Dai stirred waves of applause and laughs across the session hall at the end of his speech when he said in English “yes, we can.” With the well-known slogan during President Obama’s presidential campaign last year, he expressed confidence that China and the United States can establish the bilateral relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation for the 21st century.
How much did Solar eclipse bring to China? tour groups and estimated that 6,484 foreign tourists came to Shanghai for the viewing. About 80 percent of those tourists were from Japan, the tourism administration reported. Large travel agencies in Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou reported that more than 25,000 Japanese visitors and 5,000 had traveled from the United States visitors arrived at Yangtze River Delta destinations before the solar eclipse. The spectacle of the longest solar eclipse of this century also translated into big business for China’s tourism and retail industries. Two days before the solar eclipse on July 22, hotels were full in Yangtze River Delta cities, considered an optimal viewing location. Scientists, astronomy buffs and tourists crowded into Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou. The Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration reported that the city welcomed 241 foreign
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Tourism industry watchers estimated the tourists spent about US$1,450 each on flights, hotels and food. Tongling, a little known city in Anhui province, became a household name when the international news media promoted its designation by the National Astronomical Observatories as a top viewing spot. Tourism industry watchers estimated that the publicity translated into a US$7.3 million windfall in tourist spending in Tongling.
Although people were only able to watch a partial solar eclipse in Beijing, the event proved big business in China’s capital, too. Zhu Jin, head of the Beijing Planetarium, said thousands of foreign visitors came to the planetarium and the Beijing Ancient Observatory in the days before the solar eclipse. “It was not just solar eclipse observation equipment, T-shirts and caps. Mobile phone pendants with a logo or a pattern of a solar eclipse became popular, as well,” Xiao said. Xiao Qiu, owner of a small store on fashionable Dongsi Street. Even staff members at a tattoo shop on Dongsi Street reported that more customers were asking for tattoos featuring a solar eclipse or sun pattern. Airlines also scheduled special flights to allow passengers an above-the-clouds glimpse of the solar eclipse. China Southern Airlines offered 80 special flights.
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As Life Changes, So Do Your Financial Needs A quick search of taobao.com, an Internet auction site that has been called “China’s eBay”, showed more than 2,000 eclipse-related items for sale. They included telescopes, solar eclipse sunglasses, special camera lenses and other items ranging in price from a few yuan to more than US$14.5. Many were listed as “sold out”. Taobao.com reported that in just one week preceding the solar eclipse, 30,000 items were sold for more than US$200 thousand.
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Amway Forges Long Term Strategic Alliance with Orlando Magic Orlando’s new events center, which will open in the fall of 2010 and compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows, while serving as the home to the Orlando Magic, has been named Amway Center . Amway, a global leader in the direct selling industry, was founded in 1959 by Magic owner Rich DeVos and his best friend, Jay Van Andel. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Amway now operates in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, providing more than 3 million people an opportunity for a business of their own. These businesses are fueled by flagship brands Nutrilite and Artistry, primarily focused on health, wellness and beauty. “Amway is excited to continue our partnership with the Magic and the city of Orlando through the vision rights commitment of this wonderful new center,” said Amway Chief Marketing Officer Candace Matthews. “This partnership is much more then a name on a building; it ‘ s a commitment between the Orlando Magic, the NBA and Amway, all top performing organizations in their respective fields. This partnership builds pride in the Amway business here and around the world. It also provides an opportunity to build and support the city of Orlando and other global communities.” “We’re looking forward to many memorable moments ahead in Amway Center,” said Orlan-
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do Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins. “Amway represents the quality and excellence we strive for in bringing our product to our fans and stakeholders. We are extremely excited to continue this unique partnership. There could be no better partner to place their name on this world class facility than Amway whose global reach is matched only by the global popularity of the NBA.” In addition to Amway receiving exterior and interior branding opportunities including building signage, and television, radio, print and internet promotion, this strategic alliance will include an enhanced fan experience, major global events, and an opportunity to present the Amway brand to a new set of consumers. The Magic and Amway will also partner in community activities focusing on children and families. AMWAY CENTER FACT SHEET Scheduled Opening: October 2010 Cost: $380 million (total construction cost) Location: Downtown Orlando ; bound by Church Street (north); Hughey Avenue (east); South Street (south); Division Avenue (west) Owner: City of Orlando Operator: City of Orlando Primary Tenant: Orlando Magic Functions: NBA and collegiate basketball, arena football, indoor soccer, concerts,
hockey, circuses, stage shows and exhibitions Design Architect: Populous (formerly HOK Sport) Local Architects: C.T. Hsu + Associates; Baker Barrios Architects, Inc. Construction Manager: Hunt Construction Group in association with Rey Group, R.L. Burns, Inc., HZ Construction and Albu & Associates, Inc. Program Manager: Turner Construction Company Champions of Community Partners: Harris Corporation Site Acreage: 8.75 acres Number of Levels: 7: Event Level; Lower Bowl Access Level; Founder’s Suite Level; Main Concourse; Club/Loge Level; Terrace Level; Hockey Press Box Level Square Footage: 875,000 square feet Seating Capacities: 19,700 (center stage concert) 16,000 (end stage concerts) 18,600 (NBA) 20,000 (NCAA basketball) 17,200 (hockey/arena football) Premium Spaces: 60 private suites; 4 bunker suites; 2 super suites; 4 party suites. Private suites distributed on two levels 1,400 club seats 68 loge boxes (328 seats) Source: www.orlandomagic.com
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J.Club Chakai 2009 + Temaki-zushi Party Chanoyu, generally is translated “Tea Ceremony” or “Tea Culture”. Japanese Monks have observed this art at the Zen monasteries in China. The Tea Ceremony was a way of entertaining visitors of the monastery or monks themselves. Tea keeps the mind fresh and vigilant, but it doesn’t intoxicate. It was naturally appreciated not only by scholars and monks, but it was widespread throughout China for medicinal and then, pleasurable reasons for thousands of years. In the 9th century, a Buddhist monk Eichu 永 忠 who returned to Japan from China, personally prepared and served “simmered tea” Sencha to Emperor Saga. Tea plantations began cultivating in the year 816, but soon interest in tea faded in Japan. In the 12th century Eisai 栄西 (1141-1215), Zen teacher, who cultivated tea in his friend’s monastery grounds and wrote a book on tea. He came to be known as the father of tea cultivation in Japan. Although he didn’t teach how to conduct the tea ceremony, it is said that about a half century later, a Zen monk introduced the ritual of Tea Ceremony to Japan. By the 16th century tea drinking had spread to all levels of society in Japan. Sen No Rikyu 千利休 improved the art of the tea ceremony and gave a finishing touch to Chanoyu. He set four principles: harmony (Wa),
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respect (Kei), purity (Sei) and tranquility (Jaku). Different schools of tea ceremony until this day use these principles throughout Japan.
silence. We learned the beauty of how silence sounds.
By Elena Farrance
Time passed by so fast, but members of J.Club are still talking about the Chakai held in April at members’ home in Kissimmee. This generous and enthusiastic couple opened their home and hearts for the members of J.Club to host Chakai. They personally designed the house on five acres of land in Kissimmee in a form of a traditional Japanese house. A special Tatami room is used exclusively for tea ceremonies. Building materials and decorations were very simple, yet elegant in Wabi style. During the tea ceremony, the guests removed their footwear and entered the tea room through a Japanese Shoji screen, and proceeded to the “Tokonoma” alcove, and were then seated Seizastyle on Tatami in order of prestige. Small sweets were served with “Maccha” green tea. The guests admired beautiful bowls. The guests then bowed to the second guest and raised the bowl in a gesture of respect to the host. The bowl was then rotated to each guest. The ceremony lasted about an hour. Each guest felt wonderful afterwards as they sat in
Elena Farrance J.Club member Licensed Acupuncturist Massage Therapist Herbalist
After the tranquil moment of Japanese tea activity, they also had “Temaki-zushi Wrap’n Roll Party”. Temaki-zushi is a homey, creative, and fun type of Sushi, great for a party. You take a hand-size piece of Nori (seaweed) and wrap your favorite ingredients to make a cone-shape. In this session, Tuna, Eel, Scallop, Shrimp, Cucumber, Egg, Avocado, Natto (fermented soy beans) and Oshinko (pickles) were prepared. For the attendees who learned Temaki-zushi for the first time, it was a wonderful discovery. Join J.Club ~Your connection to Japan~ Contact: Teri Mitchell, President teri_mitchell@hotmail.com Web: ld-e.com/jclub
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Can you tell “Authentic Japanese Sushi from Americanized Sushi”? The increasing popularity of sushi in North America, as well as around the world, has resulted in variations of sushi typically found in the West and rarely if at all in Japan. Such creations to suit the Western palate were initially fueled by the invention of the California roll. A wide variety of popular rolls has evolved since. I wouldn’t judge “true” or “false”/ ”real” or “fake” indiscriminately, but I would like to educate you on what authentic Japanese things are like, if you don’t know. In every culture, it’s not rare that foreign things (especially food) are adapted and adjusted for the locals to fit the majority’s palate. Let’s start with Sushi which is known and appreciated for the past 5 decades in the US. When I saw Sushi rolls here for the first time, it was pretty weird. They were something I wasn’t familiar with. Multiple ingredients – fish and veggies – in one roll, even toppings on the roll that made it so colorful. Sweet sauce over the Sushi was even more shocking. We see great differences on Maki-zushi between here in the US and Japan. Many Japanese would be confused to see Sushi menus here. Because they would see items which are not common or available at traditional Sushi bars in Japan. Don’t be fooled. When I say “I wanna eat true pure Dynamite Roll in Japan!” does it sound a bit odd? Traditional Sushi bars don’t serve the California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Florida Roll, Mexican Roll, Dynamite Roll, Rainbow Roll, or Spider Roll. Don’t look for those in Japan. Since Sushi is so popular over the world these days,
you may find Sushi bars there serving Americanized Sushi if you are lucky though. The major two styles are Nigiri-zushi (or simply Nigiri) 握り寿司 and Maki-zushi (or Norimaki) 巻き 寿司. Nigiri-zushi is a hand-formed oblong mound of Sushi rice with a bit of Wasabi 山葵, and a topping draped over it. Maki-zushi is a cylindrical piece, formed with the help of a bamboo mat called Makisu, and generally wrapped in Nori 海苔 and is usually cut into six or eight pieces. When we say “Sushi” in Japan, it often indicates “Nigiri”. Originally Sushi is very simple. Nigiri (or any Sushi) consists of Shari and Neta. Shari is sweetvinegared rice and Neta is the seafood/vegetable/egg which gives a distinguishable flavor to the piece of Sushi. The reason why we don’t put multiple ingredients in one piece of Nigiri is to really appreciate the original taste of the Neta. Some people mistakenly think that Sushi means “raw fish” and Sushi is always with raw fish. Slices of raw fish are called “Sashimi” which can be a dish by itself. Neta can be either cooked or vinegared seafood as well.
Nigiri-zushi
Very basic Makizushi in Japan Tekka-maki (tuna, left) and Kappa-maki (cucumber, right) are usually come along with several pieces of Nigiri when you order a Sushi platter. These thin rolls are called Hoso-maki.
By Teri Mitchell
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- your dream comes to life Anime fans gathered at the Wyndham Hotel, Orlando to attend an annual three-day convention of Anime Festival Orlando, marked its 10th anniversary. The three-day convention featured workshops, contests, live performances, game shows panel discussion and anime related merchandises. To me, one of the fun parts was watching the Cosplay.
type of performance art whose participants outfit themselves as a specific character in media such as manga, anime, comic books, video games, and movies. Attendees dressed up as his/her favorite character walking up and down in the hotel lobby. Cosplay participants would meet and mingle with total strangers just because they love the same character.
Cosplay, stands for “costume roleplay”, is a
Anime convention is getting more and more
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Teri visiting Anna Rosato’s Kimono store
popular around the world. In karaoke, people pretend to be super stars. In Cosplay, people can become manga characters. It’s a form of expression, a form of performance arts. Once they are out of the costume, they are just like any ordinary people. After all, Cosplay is all about letting go of everyday life. Ani-Com, also known as the Hong Kong Comics Festival, brought in over half a million fans of manga, anime, and video games in July this year, claims to have one of the largest attendance in history. AFO website: www.animefestivalorlando.com
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The Heart of Florida Asian Festival highlights the rich arts, cultures, and traditions of the Asian continent. Held on October 25, 2009 at the historic Thomas Center in Gainesville, Florida, the festival attracts local residents and tourists interested in learning about Asian culture. It also provides a forum for Asian-American citizens to celebrate their heritage and to showcase their talents. As the region’s only Asian-American festival, it is anticipated that the event will attract numerous out-of-county visitors. The festival is an outgrowth of last year’s Smithsonian-funded China Fest and once again intends to align itself with other area cultural organizations and celebrations. Concurrent with the festival is the monthlong Asian-American Awareness Celebration at the University of Florida campus. Plans for this year’s festival include an exciting roster of performances and demonstrations including music, martial arts, dance, and crafts.
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In addition to internationally recognized headline performers, there will also be a community stage for non-professional dance/performance troupes to perform short recitals of their work. A broad mix of entertainment/arts/academics may include lion dances, Thai kick-boxing, zheng/kotu/sitar concerts, acrobatics, karate, origami, Ikebana-arranging, kitebuilding, folk arts, cooking demonstration, shadow puppetry, calligraphy, tea ceremony, acupuncture, and workshops (batik, mehndi). Export booths and an expanded food court featuring major Asian cuisines round out the festival’s attractions. The Thomas Center for the Arts attracts over 80,000 visitors annually for various events, meetings, programs, performances, and exhibitions.
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Thuy Cafe
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Professional Collection Systems (PCS) is hiring for both full-time and part-time collectors. The hours of operation for PCS are Monday –Thursday 8am – 8pm and Fridays 8am -3pm. Individuals interested in full-time must work at least two nights (10:30 -8pm). Individuals interest in part-time must work till 8pm Monday – Thursday. The pay is $10 an hour and you are eligible for commission after 90 days as well other great benefits. The office is located in Maitland. For those interested they may email their resume to Jobs@pcs-orlando.com or call Melissa at 407-571-1600 Ext. 214.
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6:30pm – 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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2009 Tzu Chi Foundation Orlando Chinese Cultural School, Fall Semester Age: Over 5 years old of age 9:00am-12:00pm every Saturday Location: 5401 Alhambra Dr., Suite A, Orlando, FL Contact James Huang at 407.301.8443, or Sherry Wu at 407-352-0505
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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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Classes available on Mon (for intermediate-Casselberry Senior Center), Wed (for beginners- First United Methodist Church, Thurs (for advanced-Casselberry Senior Center) and Sat (for beginners-Renaissance Senior Center). Contact Ivan and Cecilia Mao at 407.222.8747 or mao.ivan@gmail.com for more details.
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Winter Garden Music Fest 2009 October 2-4, 2009 Historic Downtown Winter Garden, Plant Street
Produced by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Music Fest has become an annual tradition in this charming downtown with three days of family friendly entertainment of over 19 hours of music, food, vendors and a special KidzFest area. From classical to zydeco, blue grass to jazz, over 30 live music acts will perform on
two outdoor stages and in the Garden Theatre, all admission is free. Many Central Florida residents will be among the professional musicians showcasing their talent. C all 407-656-3244 for more details or visit www.wintergardenmusicfest.com.
Experience the passion & excitement of Taiko Drums. This fascinating music is an important part of traditional ceremonies & important festivals in Japan .
Friday, October 2 – 5-10pm Saturday, October 3 – 12noon-11pm Sunday, October 4 – 12noon-5pm FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Winter Garden Heritage Foundation (407)656-3244 www.wghf.org www.wintergardenmusicfest.com www.gardentheatre.org
» What is happening in Central Florida? Asian American Chamber of Commerce August Business After Hours Aug 20 (Thurs) 5:45pm – 8pm. Speed Networking at the groove at Universal CityWalkOrlando. Free for current AACC members and $20 for Guests/Future Members with reservations. Late RSVPs and walk-ins will be charged $25 per person. Space is limited. Please RSVP by August 17, 2009 to: events@asianamericanchambercfl.org or call 407-540-0707 and leave a message. Please refer to Pg 23 for more details. Funding Business Growth/Internal and External Resources August 26 (Wed), 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Fairwinds Credit Union-Downtown Office Members Free Non-members $5.00. Come and join us and learn new tools. For more information on HAPBWA and the upcoming events, please call at 407-5907166 or visit our website at www.hapbwa.org. Health Seminar (in Mandarin) organized by Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Greater Orlando. Aug 23 (Sun) 12:30pm – 3:30pm at IKEA, 4092 Eastgate Dr , Orlando . Speakers include Dr. Puxiao Cen (Florida Heart Group), Dr. Xiou Zhong (Morning Bell Acupuncture) and Dr. Hongzong Chew (New York Life). Free for members and $10 for non-members. Email at tccgo@live.com or call President Janey Cheng at 321-278-9006 for more information 5th Annual APAC Assembly August 29 (Sat) 7 pm – 11:30pm at Student Union Pegasus Ballroom UCF APAC Assembly is a collaboration of Asian American organizations coming together to showcase incoming freshman and new students what they have to offer. They will have various cultural performances, dances, and speakers. Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Centre of Florida Sept 5 (Sat), 5:30pm – 10pm at 716 N. Dean Rd., Orlando , FL 32825 , 407277-7262. “Vu Lan”Festival, also known as “Mother’s Day”in Vietnam , includes special entertainment by well known singers, a variety of performances, activities and vegetarian food. Please join us for a fun day with family and community at the VuLanFestival. Contact Connie Luong at 407-888-6506, 407-242-3738 or phapnhiem@gmail.com. Chinese American Technology & Culture Conference Sept 9-12 at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort. Join the Chinese American Scholar and Professional Association of Florida (CASPAF) for an interactive conference. Visit www.caspaf.org for more details.. An Exhibition of Antique Japanese Kimono Sept 9 (Wed) at International Boba House - 2764 University Square Drive, Tampa, 7pm - 10pm. The Exhibit will feature the private collection of local kimono proprietress Anna Rosato of Ana‘s Ikimaru. Kimono will be available for purchase. Light appetizers will be served. The exhibit will be up for public view until Sept 28th. Email anaikimaru@gmail.com or visit www.ikimaru.com for more details. Ages 16 and up.
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Orlando Taiko Dojo - Japanese Taiko Drums will be performing outside the Garden Theatre on Oct 4 (Sun) from 2:30pm – 3:00pm
For more events: http://asiatrendmagazine.com/AT_events.html Sushi & Stroll Sunset Walks- Morikami Garden Sept. 11 (Fri) 5:30pm – 8:30pm at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Cost: $5 all ages, FREE for members & children 3 & under (taiko performances an additional $2) *Please note that the museum galleries are closed for these special nights. Reservations are not needed for this event. Please call 561-495-0233 or visit http://www.morikami.org for more information. Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival Sept 18, 19 & 20, 9 am to 6 pm, Martin County Fair Grounds, Stuart. Nautical Bargains Galore - * Food * Music * www.FLNauticalFleaMarket.com for more details. (954) 205-7813 Fax (561) 395-5389. info@FLNauticalFleaMarket.com VASA’s 6th Annual Tet Trung Thu - Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Sept 27 (Sun) 6pm - 11pm at UCF Student Union - Pegasus Ballroom A cultural showcase of talents to celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (with free food too!). Contact Theresa Mai, President (vasa.pres@gmail.com, c: 407435-5576), Janet Tong, Vice President (vasa.vicepres@gmail.com, c: 321-202-3427) Website: vasa.ucf.edu. Orlando Open 2009 – Badminton Tournament Oct 3 & 4 (Sat & Sun) at College Park Community Center – 2393 Elizabeth Ave , Orlando . Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles, Beginners, Junior (Under 15), Open and Senior (50+). Contact Krishna Balwalli 407-683-9162 or College Park Community Center 407-246-4361. http://cflbadminton.org Winter Garden Music Fest 2009 Oct 2 – 4 (Fri – Sun) at Historic Downtown Winter Garden, Plant Street . From classical to zydeco, blue grass to jazz, over 30 live music acts will perform on two outdoor stages and in the Garden Theatre, all admission is free. Many Central Florida residents including Orlando Taiko Dojo - Japanese Taiko Drums will be among the professional musicians showcasing their talent. Call 407-656-3244 for more details or visit www.wintergardenmusicfest.com. 2009 South Florida Dragon Boat Festival In Miami Oct 3 & 4, 2009, 9:00am – 5:00pm - Haulover Beach Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154. Stage Cultural Performance, Egg Roll Eating Contest, Martial Arts Performance, Kids’ Kite Contest, Lion & Dragon Dance, Authentic Asian Food, Face Painting, Bounce House, Health Booth, etc. Visit www.miamidragonboat.com for more information.
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