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left-to-right: Consuelo Stebbins, Bradley Parrish, Dwayne McCay, Sandra Thompson, Keith Wade, Deborah Brodbeck, Anthony Catanese, President Ma, C.T. Hsu, Ed Moore, Eurmon Hervey, Paul Giordano, Anthony Pak-Hin Kong, Pei-Feng Hsu, and Sam Hsu.

to have known President Ma since our junior high school days,” said Hsu. “He has shown remarkable leadership in his support of international education, and I believe he will continue to successfully lead Taiwan into a bright future.”

left-to-right: Dr. C. J. Liu, Dr. Ed Moore, Dr. Anthony Catanese, Dr. Chia-I Chang, and Dr. Haydn Chen.

Florida Delegates meets with President Ma Ying-jeou

during the 2nd Annual Florida-Taiwan Higher Education Conference  By Asia Trend

Florida delegation traveled to Taiwan on July 22-23 to attend the second annual Florida-Taiwan Higher Education Conference. The 14-member Florida delegation included representatives from eight of the state’s universities and colleges.

A highlight of the trip, according to C.T. Hsu + Associates President C.T. Hsu , was the delegation’s private meeting with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou and Education Minister Wu Ching-ji at the Presidential Office in Taipei . “I am very proud

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education established the Taiwan-Florida Scholarship in 2010, providing NT$10 million for students from cooperating universities to apply for admission to universities in Florida . President Ma shared with the Florida delegation his personal experience of traveling to the United States for three months as a university exchange student and returning to the U.S. after graduation to continue his studies. He added that international education and academic interaction can have a long lasting impact on students and hopes that the two countries’ academic exchanges will continue and spur greater internationalization of Taiwan ‘s academic environment.

The focus of the annual conference is to enhance academic research cooperation and foster collaboration between higher education in Florida and Taiwan , and provide a forum for delegates to share experiences related to student exchange, dual degrees, joint degrees and research collaboration.

This year’s Florida-Taiwan Education Conference was jointly hosted by Taiwan ’s Ministry of Education, the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET), and Tunghai University, located in Taichung, Taiwan. The conference will return to Florida in 2011. Please visit www.caspaf.org for more information. asiatrendmagazine.com Aug 2010

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Betty Chinn receives the ‘Presidential Citizens Medal’

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Touched by childhood tragedy, Betty Chinn brings hope to those who have fallen on hard times. Left homeless as a child in China, Chinn became mute. When she came to America, she found both her voice and her mission: aiding those without shelter on our own shores. Today, Chinn provides meals twice a day as expressions of gratitude to a welcoming nation. Chinn receives the Citizens Medal for renewing America’s promise by serving those in need.

On Aug 6, in a ceremony that took place at the White House, she was recognized for her life’s work when she was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Barack Obama.

The award is the nation’s second-highest honor that can be given a civilian and Ms. Chinn was one of only thirteen people to receive the medal in 2010.

Every morning before dawn, she loads up her catering truck with an urn of hot coffee, piles on the doughnuts and heads out to make her deliveries. Hers is a special clientele: the homeless, the disenfranchised, the forgotten. They are often mentally ill, substance abusers, teenage runaways or veterans. They do not seek out shel-

ters or come in from the cold; they prefer to hide.

They live under the railroad, under bridges or in the bushes.

As she feeds them breakfast, Betty talks to them, and finds out what their particular need may be for the day. If they have to call a parent to let them know they are alive, she arranges a phone card. If they need to wash clothes, she gets them a voucher for the local laundromat. If they need clothes or a blanket or a tent, she’ll find someone to donate the items. If they are veterans, she tries to arrange for them to get benefits. If they want a shower, she’ll drive them to the apartment of friends who will let them shower.

And if the weather is particularly extreme, she will ask friends to donate a motel room to get a mother and her children out of the storm.

And after she does all that, she goes back home, where she turns her kitchen into a staging area for the real work of the day: feeding dinner to roughly 200 people on the streets. Her husband, a retired physics professor, loads the containers into the catering truck, and off she goes, taking hot food and a whole lot of love to those who would otherwise go without nourishment for

Disney Adds the Joy to  Compiled by Asia Trend China’s English Language Market

Betty Kwan Chinn of Eureka, California receives the 2010 Citizens Medal from the president.

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either body or soul. This is what Betty has done from the day she got her first paycheck in America working at her children’s school. This is what she has done almost every day, twice a day, for over twenty years.

most populous nation. But, from the over-sized Mickey Mouse sculpture in the foyer to the diction lessons starring Lilo and Stitch, the Company’s flagship school is filled with Disney references.

Classroom names reference Disney movies, such as “Andy’s Bedroom”, the setting of the “Toy Story” films. And to hold the attention of children as young as two years old, there is the Disney Magic Theater, which combines the functionalities of a computer, television, and chalkboard as its main teaching tool.

“We never saw this as an effort to teach the Disney brand and Disney characters,” says Andy Mooney, chairman of Disney Consumer Products Worldwide. “We set out to teach Chinese kids English.”

Mickey Mouse is teaching kids how to speak English at new schools owned by the Walt Disney Co. in Shanghai.

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The Company says the initiative is primarily about teaching language skills to children and not about extending its brand in the world’s

Disney’s foray into English-language instruction in China comes just as the niche industry is booming. According to a speech delivered in January 2010 by Premier Wen Jiabao, it is estimated that China’s foreign language business is worth $2.1 billion annually with more than 300 million Chinese studying English.

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African American Student Sings Chinese Song and Wins On April 25th, American university student, Liz Williams, captured first place honors after beating 25 fellow finalists in a talent competition organized by the Taiwanese talent show, Super Idol, and a L.A.-based Chinese language media outlet.

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Williams came out in front with her rendition of a Mandarin song titled, “愛請問怎麼走”/”Ai Qing Wen Zen Mo Zou” (Tell Me How Love Will Go On), and securing her a spot on Super Idol. Super Idol has drawn the participation of many talented young men and women, including Lin Yu-Chun, “Taiwan’s Susan Boyle.” Williams and six other finalists will travel to Taipei in May to compete on Super Idol.

It was the first time that Super Idol held its competition in North America, and the show attracted more than 400 American competitors.

Williams, who began to learn Mandarin soon after entering college, speaks fluently and completed her contest application form in Chinese.

She disclosed that she heard the song, “Ai Qing Wen Zen Mo Zou”, just two weeks prior to the competition and found it appealing. She mastered the song by going to a karaoke lounge to practice every day.

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Wuan Chuang Black Bean Soy Sauce

How traditional soy sauce is made

 By Tony Coolidge

The beans ferment in air-tight clay urns for 180 days.

While on a trip to Shilou, in Yunlin County, Taiwan in mid-July, I savored an opportunity to learn the traditional method of producing (black soybean) soy sauce. Shilou is an old town in an agricultural area of Taiwan, and is home to Wuan Chuang Food. Wuan Chuang Food was established in 1909, during the Japanese Colonial era, and its current facilities sit on its original site. The company is perhaps one of the last manufacturers that produces soy sauce products from black soybeans with traditional methods that date back hundreds of years.

After sampling preserved soy sauce eggs at the gift shop next door, I entered the Wuan Chuang center for a tour. The tour guide showed display photos showing the history of the company. She explained exhibits describing the entire brewing process, and showed the tools that were used. The guide explained how the Japanese used yellow soy beans using a different process.

In a bamboo tray were black beans growing mold on them. In the back of the building, in a small courtyard stood about 80 large brown clay urns covered with clay lids. She opened a lid revealing a top layer of salt about 2 inches thick covering the soy sauce underneath that was fermenting.

A bottling machine.

From what I learned from the tour, this is how black bean soy sauce is made: Wuan Chuang visitors center

2) The black soy beans are steamed and placed on round bamboo trays to cool off.

3) The black soy beans remain in the bamboo trays for 7 days. During that time, a thick layer of mold (aspergillus oryzae and aspergillus soyae) grows on the soybeans. The mold has also permeated inside the soybeans.

4) The black soybeans are washed again and mixed with salt and some water.

5) This mixture is placed into large clay urns and sealed airtight with a layer of raw salt. A clay lid is placed on top. The urns stand outside, fermenting the beans for 180 days.

6) The fermented black soy paste is poured out of the urns and is strained and the particulates are removed. The soy paste may be bottled, or water may be added to make soy sauce.

Most soy sauce manufacturers in Asia use yellow soy beans. Taiwan has a few producers that use black beans, including Wuan Chuang, O’Long, TaTung, and RueiChun. Wuan Chuang celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, with a special urn of black bean soy sauce being brewed by the President of Taiwan.

The trip reinforces my belief that sometimes the old, traditional ways of doing things are the best ways.

1) Black soy beans are harvested and washed.

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When I was still working, take-out food had a weekly showing for dinner. Be it Chinese, Pizza, Sandwiches, we all enjoyed not only eating it but I definitely enjoyed not having to prepare it after a long day at work. But, how many times have you ordered take-out and say, “Wow, this is greasy!” or “I asked them for no spicy stuff and this just burns!”?

I recently started a feature on my blog Saraplicious! Kitchen called Take-out Favorites. I have been experimenting with making our favorite take-outs at home and have found success so far. Why am I doing this? For various reasons: 1. When you make something yourself, you know what and how much goes in it. I control the grease, salt, and ingredients we do not like therefore making the meal more enjoyable and healthier for us. And, as far as allergies go, since I know what I put in it, it pretty much eliminates the guess work.

2. It is more cost-effective in the long run. For my family of four, a typical take-out order would cost us at least $45 plus delivery tip. I can feed my family for $45 for 2-3 days.

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trying to say is cooking your favorite dishes at home can be fun. Yes it is. Getting everyone involved in planning and making a meal are great ways to bond with family members. You also get the satisfaction of achieving restaurant quality meals cooked at home by you. This in itself is such a boost to one’s self esteem especially for teenagers who are ambivalent about learning to cook.

The key to making your food similar to the take-out version is finding the secret to getting the taste that you crave for and/or familiar with. Here are some secrets to our favorites that I recently created. My (family) audience is unanimous that they are just as good as the restaurant version.

Recipes for these dishes can be found by clicking on Take-out Faves category on Saraplicious!

Kitchen – www.saraplicious.com: Mongolian Beef The secret to tender and flavorful Mongolian Beef is marinating the meat in soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and pepper for 15-30 minutes.

Kung-Pao Chicken Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and corn starch. Pre-cut your vegetables

to speed up the cooking process. Also sitr-fry ingredients in batches, especially the vegetables so they stay crisp.

Orange Chicken For juicy and flavorful chicken, use chicken thighs. For the health conscious, remove any excess fat from chicken and bake it instead of frying. Of course, you can always use chicken breasts. Soaking the chicken in garlic, ginger powder, orange juice, orange extract, chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar before coating it with flour adds that orange flavor to the chicken itself and not just after tossing it with sauce.

So next time you go for take-out, ask yourself, “Can I make this?” with patience and motivation I guarantee you that YES YOU CAN! See you next month!

ROWENA MATEO-SJOVALL is a self taught home cook who decided to venture out of her college Ramen recipes when she got married and became a step mom. Her passion for developing and making taster-friendly exotic dishes for her American family and friends led to the creation of her blog – Saraplicious!

Kitchen - www.saraplicious.com. She was born and raised in the Philippines and speaks fluent Tagalog.

For questions, comments and ideas for future articles, contact Rowena via email at saraplicious@yahoo.com.

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On May 18th the World Trade Center Orlando (WTCO) hosted its 18th annual Celebration of International Heritages at Orlando’s City Hall. This year’s free event was complete with food booths, vendor tables, and an evening filled with lively performances that showcased the rich diversity of the City Beautiful.

With dancers dressed in colorful ethnic attire representing several countries; Africa, America, Haiti, India, Mexico, and Spain joined performers that added a variety of flavors ranging from the Middle East, the American Southwest, tropics of Hawaii, the Caribbean of Haiti and the energetic Latin Zumba. I’ve attended previous WTCO International Heritage events before, so I was well prepared for the wonderful performances that filled the evening.

The performers may have taken center stage of the event, but for many attending, the opportunity to network, exchange business cards, and learn about other organizations was their focal point. The event was a great opportunity for many organizations and individuals to reach out to the diverse business community.

Business organizations and Chambers of Commerce; African American Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber or Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, International Council of Central Florida, and the Peruvian-American Chamber represented various ethnicities and were ready to provide information about the region, the country they represent, and information on how to do business locally and internationally. Who would have thought that Orlando was so well represented in international trade and business organizations?

True to the name of this event, the evening showcased the rich diversity within the City and Central Florida with wonderful performances while the local businesses showed its global reach.

The WTCO is part of a network of 289 World Trade Centers located in 85 countries which provide reciprocal services available at each World Trade Center location. The World Trade Center Organization has over 1,000,000 members. To learn more about the WTCO you can visit them on the Web at http://www.worldtradecenterorlando.org/. asiatrendmagazine.com Aug 2010

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Venerable Jian Zong

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Orlando Hosts Buddhist Leaders A religion founded in the sixth century BC, Buddhism has spread a long way from its origins in ancient northern India to the present day Sunshine State. Indeed, in the first half of this year alone, the Orlando area has been blessed with visits by several highly renowned international Buddhist leaders. Among the many activities of various Central Florida Buddhist groups included a visit by the Venerable Jian Zong 見綜法師 and Venerable Jian Can of Chung Tai Zen Center 中台 禪寺 and a visit by Venerable Jing Jie 淨界法師 of 淨律學佛院 and Venerable Hui Zun, both from Taiwan. Both events were organized by local Orlando residents and drew audiences of hundreds.

At the beginning of the year, enthusiastic Buddhists from around Central Florida and the Tampa area gathered at the University Inn in Orlando for a 2-day free workshop led by Venerable

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Venerable Jing Jie

 By Conchita Hsu 俞孟貞

Jian Zong and Venerable Jian Can. A friendly and gentle monk, Ven. Jian Zong serves as the Abbot of Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, one of the many branches of Chung Tai, an international Ch’an (Zen) Buddhist group headquartered in Puli, Taiwan. (www.ctzen.org) Consisting of lectures, meditation, Taichi and even vegetarian lunches, “Zen Wisdom for a Successful Life” exposed practitioners to deeper concepts in the Buddhist Dharma, helping incorporate wisdom and kindness into daily living and improving our lives. The cultivation of Buddhist insights led participants to enjoy a more serene and joyful life.

Despite the unusually cold weather for a Florida winter, the warmth of compassion generated continues to radiate from the amazing event.

At the beginning of summer, the Buddhist community once again had the privilege and

fortune to host another esteemed group, Venerable Jing Jie and Ven. Hui Zun, who hail from Taiwan. As the last stop on the three week tour of the United States, Orlando surely did not disappoint, with a successful one week retreat at the San Pedro Catholic Center in Seminole County.

In his first trip to the US in almost a decade, Ven. Jing Jie attracted participants from as far away as Vancouver, New Jersey, Portland, Atlanta and Miami. This free and auspicious workshop included dormitory-style housing and vegetarian meals for all participants who wished to reduce the distractions of returning home at night. The seminar included lectures, question and answer sessions, and peaceful walking and sitting meditation sessions. By the conclusion of the conference, participants had received the blessings of much imparted knowledge and renewed vitality

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Participants enjoy learning the Dharma, or truth, at the Buddhist educational events.

Lunch is provided as the Buddhist community discusses the teachings of the Buddha.

Buddhism takes root in Orlando as followers gather to host esteemed leaders in various enlightening sessions

for life. (Free downloads of DVDs, MP3s, and podcasts of other talks by Ven. Jing Jie are online at http://www.namo-amtb.org/namo-amtb-chigae. html, and at http://www.home-net.com.tw/h004. asp?teacherno=4 Both are currently only in Chinese) Both of these events also offered participants the chance to partake in the cultural ceremonies of “Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels” and the “Vow to Observe the Five Precepts”. These rituals are not commandments of divine laws, but rather represent the voluntary acceptance of the rudimentary foundations for laypersons to live a Buddhist life. Understanding and following the Five Precepts, which are to refrain from (1) killing, (2) stealing, (3) sexual misconduct, (4) lying, and (5) being intoxicated (such as with drugs or liquor), form the starting point of daily Buddhist

practice. Taking refuge in the Three Jewels - the Buddha, Dharma (the truth, or the teachings of Buddhism), and the Sangha (the ordained community who continue the teachings) - represents the right understanding of the core of Buddhism.

Buddhism does not believe in an all-powerful creator or divine God; rather, Buddhism offers a profound and scientific view of an ever changing world where all events are interdependent on relative conditions, with the Buddha merely a teacher who shows us the path to enlightenment. Through developing morality, wisdom, and mental culture over many lifetimes, one can be free of unwholesome desires and attain ultimate enlightenment, Nirvana. The meditation sessions offered at these events, while differing in style and methodology, are part of this path, as meditation represents a means to bring the mind into the

present, of clearing attachments to unwholesome thoughts, of self-effort to achieve inner peace.

With the success of both events, the local Buddhist community showed that Orlando can support cultural and religious events, both helping preserve traditional heritages and exploring the spiritual and practical questions of life.

Indeed, with the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the USA and around the Sunshine State, we can look forward to continue to attract worldwide leaders to enrich our diverse Central Florida community.

Conchita Hsu, an active event organizer, Conchita is known for her charm and charity in the community. She is also the proud mother of two Harvard College good kids.

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Art

You’re Never Too Old To Play With Clay  By Lani Yu

You’re never too old to play with clay. On February 9th, twenty-three senior citizens participating in Stetson University’s Exploritas/Elderhostel China program in Orlando discovered that firsthand, under the tutelage of Mr. Xinlin Fan, worldrenowned clay sculptor.

In a conference room at Holiday Inn Maingate East Hotel, our illustrious guest speaker first engaged the class with a documentary clip and picture slideshow. Most people are only vaguely familiar with the breadth of Chinese pottery, which dates back to the earliest of times and is distinct from dynasty to dynasty, region to region. Aided by a program host Dr. Jim Yu’s translations, Mr. Fan humbly presented several striking masterpiece sculptures and vases, explaining how they were influenced by folk traditions from his native Guizhou province in southwestern China. We goggled at abstract depictions of humans and animals, their forms rendered boldly, fantastically, yet with a simple, unaffected air. How interesting it is that, today, these charming pieces painted in earthy hues are at the vanguard of Chinese modern art; it means that Mr. Fan has revived an ancient craft by merging it with the fresh, unique vision of a contemporary artist.

For instance, early on in the slideshow we pointed out what looked like a monumental tower stacked with legs and athletic shoes. This composition differs the most from Mr. Fan’s usual works.

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The “Soccer Pillar,” created for the Asian Games in 1990, was so large that it could not be moved in or out of the kiln without breaking in half. So, as per usual, Mr. Fan kept his design and molded the clay without assistance, but he broke with tradition by forming it in two separate pieces inside the kiln, and after firing the sculpture tore the kiln down. And of course he managed to connect the two parts seamlessly during the process.

Following right on the heels of that anecdote was a bit of history, by way of a photo of a 2000year-old dragon relief sculpture. Did you know the earliest, most ancient image of the Chinese dragon is that of a composite animal, similar to the mythical European chimera? Picture a creature with a horse-like head, snake-like body, bull horns and chicken feet. Apparently the original zodiac animals pooled their traits to create this symbolic beast, but how did that happen? And from where did the idea of zodiac animals even originate?

According to the experts, zodiac animals probably first emerged in several different places as a way to represent different types of people, each one serving as an embodiment of a particular set of characteristics. Then the early emperors of China conquered the scattered warrior kings and annexed their land into what is now modern China. When this happened, the emperor would adopt the symbolic animal characteristics of con-

quered warrior kings onto his own figurehead, which became known as the imperial dragon.

This information was important because it tied right into what we did next: individual clay sculpting! It was the activity we’d all been waiting for, and since it was around Chinese New Year at the time, there wasn’t much doubt as to what the subject would be. Mr. Fan displayed for us his collection of the 12 zodiac animals, each figurine brightly painted, glazed, and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Whimsical details like scales and expressions of eagerness, serenity, and ferocity conveyed the “personality” of each animal. Then he opened a box of artist’s clay and sliced out blocks for us to mold. To me it was like being transported back to the good old days in elementary school, when there was crafts time and we could sometimes get our hands on a new container of play-doh.

Mr. Fan gave each person a neon-colored plastic plate and a stick tool. He decided at some point that it would be best to teach us beginners how to make a rooster, one of the easier animals to form. He led a step-by-step tutorial, holding the clay high to demonstrate how to shape the body and etch the features. But his hands were too quick and precise to follow exactly, and most of us fell behind and diverged onto separate creative paths. Still, we worked as diligently as children, and it was fun watching grandmothers

and grandfathers track each other’s progress and fall into their roles as mock competitors. At the end of the hour, there were 24 individual roosters, many of which were very good but didn’t look quite like the model, and a couple, mine included, that were definitely not roosters at all. Ms. Diana Hong, one of the program hosts, cheerfully teased a man whose figurine resembled a dinosaur, and I waited for her to comment on how mine looked exactly like an angry goose.

It started raining when class ended, and we all thanked Mr. Fan, gathering up our creations and hurrying back to our hotel rooms or vehicles. He left with his wife and son, both of whom had been sitting in the back quietly listening to the lesson. Two weeks later, my clay goose deformed: the wings broke off. What a shame. That probably wouldn’t have happened if I’d had access to a kiln and fired it, but it might not have made a difference anyway. The wings were too heavy, and instead of carving them out from the clay I’d made them separately and stuck them on.

That reminds me that sculpting, like every other talent, requires a lot of training and at least a bit of innate skill. But, as anyone can see with Mr. Xinlin Fan’s handiwork, it’s hard work and passion that makes a true artist. Before attending this class I hadn’t given much thought to what it’d be like to sculpt clay for a living, but now I’m positive that it’s more challenging, a lot more admirable, and a whole lot more fun than people give it credit for.

LANI YU, is a senior at Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida and a contributing writer for Asia Trend magazine. She volunteered at Stetson University’s Exploritas/Elderhostel China program in February. She can be reached at pseudoname.girl@gmail.com asiatrendmagazine.com Aug 2010

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“C.H.A.R.G.E.”

– the first Asian Dragon Boat Team in Orlando is finally here!

 By Asia Trend

C.K. Lau + John Chung

“C.H.A.R.G.E.” is the Orlando-based Dragon Boat Team organized by the Chinese American Association of Central Florida, and is comprised mostly of Asian-American crew members. The Team’s inaugural competition will take place on October 16th, where “C.H.A.R.G.E” will be participating in the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at the WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) Resort.

Anyone 14 years and older is welcome to attend a practice session where one will have the opportunity to receive formal dragon boat training. No experience is necessary. Each practice session fee is $10/person for non-CAACF members and $8/person for CAACF members.

Please visit http://orlandochinese.org to view a practice video.

For more information, please email Team Captain John Chung at johnchung1@yahoo.com.

■ See what some of the C.H.A.R.G.E. members got to say about Dragon Boating: Dragon boating is a new experience. I have been canoeing and kayaking before, but dragon boating is nothing like either. You have to be able to adjust your strokes and pay a lot more attention to the people in front of you. It requires a lot of focus. I think it would be a great experience for any one who has been canoeing or kayaking before. It would be a great experience to anyone who has not done any water sports too. I had fun and I plan on doing it again. Dragon boating is suitable for all ages.

Ryan Hoeh is a freshman at the University of Florida . He enjoys different water sports and Taekwondo. Ryan is also an Eagle Scout.

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Dragon Boat Racing is an international sport with a deep rich tradition that originated in China & dates back over 2000 years ago. This modern team sport is suited for both men & women and helps build a camaraderie, friendship, bonding and team-spirit among peers like no other sport. DB Racing is great for the body, mind and soul. Instead of going to a boring gym, DB paddlers can get their healthy exercise in a fun & social way. It is so peaceful & serene when you are out in the water with your team-mates & no one else can bother you while you are adrift.

During competitions, Dragon Boaters get to meet & mingle with others from around the country & the world, which is one of the many benefits to being on a DB Team. Then there are always the “After-Parties” which is my favorite.

Win or lose, its always fun when there is friendly competition.

John Chung is a father of twin boys. Graduated from SUNY (State Univ of NY) at Farmingdale with a BSEE. Hobbies include Dragon Boating, tennis, raquetball, physical fitness, motorcycles, water sports, water parks, beach, clubbing, hip hop. Enjoys Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & a host of other cuisines. Has been with Verizon Wireless for 15 years & counting.

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商業

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the Asian American Chamber of Commerce at Tastings C.K. Lau  By Kathy Llamas

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours venues are as diverse as its members. This year, we’ve held them at the City Arts Factory, Ming Court, Robb & Stucky, Sam’s Club, Orlando City Hall and IKEA. The AACC Business After-Hours for July has been another refreshing experience. It was held last July 15th at Tastings, a Wine Experience, in Downtown Orlando. The event was chaired by AACC Secretary, Coco Johnston who made sure a good time was had by all.

Unlike other AACC Business After-Hours that normally have speakers or a set agenda, the July

event at Tastings was laid back to give members and guests a chance to network in a relaxed atmosphere. A unique addition to the evening was the presence of Ruby, a psychic from Las Vegas, who provided free palm and tarot card readings for fun and entertainment. Special thanks go to Steve Piantieri of Tastings for sponsoring the event and providing complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.

There were also eleven guests also took advantage of the great opportunity to become AACC members. Non-members can avail of the pro-rated membership fee of only $50.00 and

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Yusuke “NASA” Funaki and Shoichi “Matchan” Kasuo

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 By Izumi Sakurada Izumi and Akihiko Sakurada

New Cirque Du Soleil Performers from Japan 縄跳び “Nawatobi”, jump rope, is one of the most popular physical education activities in Japan. The history of jump rope as an outdoor activity in Japan goes back to the Meiji Era. In recent years, the competitive styles of jump rope have become popular and Japan has produced some of the best jump ropers in the world. Now two of them are here to stay in Orlando sharing their fantastic skills at the Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba show in the Downtown Disney West.

Shoichi “Matchan” Kasuo demonstrating his skills

On July 25th, Atsuko Nakamori, CEO and the president of the mickeynet in Hunter’s Creek hosted a “Welcome party “ for the two new Japanese residences. The Japanese jump rope artists, Yusuke Funaki, 29 years-old, known as “NASA” and Shoichi Kasuo, 24 years-old, known as “Matchan”, who have recently replaced the wheel walkers at Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba. About fifty local Japanese and Japanese culture supporters attended to give them a heart-warming welcome. Atsuko Nakamori along other Japanese performers at EPCOT, Takemasa and Yuko Ishikura of Matsuriza and Miyuki, the candy lady have been supporting them to settle in their new residence since their arrival to Orlando. Atsuko commented, “We were so thrilled to have an opportunity to throw a Welcome Party for Yusuke (nasa) & Shoichi(Matchan) who have come from Japan. It was such a last minute get together, but so many friends showed up to welcome them to our community. We are very proud to have all of us being together in one small place. It was truly a good time.”

The party opened with self-introduction by both Yusuke and Shoichi in Japanese and English:

Yusuke’s nickname, “nasa” derived from his university internship at JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency), Japanese NASA. He was the engineer Izumi Sakurada, Japanese Lesson at a tire company designing a robotic wheel. He started jumping rope just six years ago. He was mesmer34747 owner/ tutor

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ized by the Cirque du Soleil’s Quidum performance in Japan several years ago, and decided to become a jump rope street artist with a dream to be a part of Cirque due Soleil one day. He opens the act with his solo performance at La Nouba. He has bought a car and started driving recently. He said that he is still getting used to “right-hand” traffic rules here in the U.S. Shoichi’ s nickname,”Matchan” has funny and personal origins. You can visit his blog site to find the real reason, but a funny version is that when he transferred to a new elementary school, his classroom teacher introduced him as “Masakazu” reading his first name incorrectly, (as some Japanese characters can be read in different ways), then giving him a nickname, “Matchan”. Since then, he has been called “Matchan”. He has been jumping rope since the 6th grade for 12 years. His jump rope career has been based on a competitive jump roping. He has won several titles of championship in Japan and Asia. He also participated at the World Championship at Disney’s Hollywood Studio. Now he is facing a new challenge in La Nouba show as he must display more artistic skills. He loves to eat Japanese steamed rice and he cooks all his meals by himself. He misses the variety of Japanese vegetables here in Orlando, he said.

Party attendants were treated with delicious Japanese sushi from the Sushi En restaurant, and also received surprise raffle gifts like autographed jump ropes. We all hope that both “NASA” and “Matchan” will enjoy their new life here in Orlando and their performances will be appreciated by many audiences.

Many of their performances in Japan can be watched on YouTube. Also, you can visit their personal websites and the blog. mickeynet: specialized in Disney Cruise and Disney Vacation http://mickeynet.com/ (only in Japanese) 1-888-448-7727

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Dates To Avoid

Source: The Standard - www.thestandard.com.hk

 By Master Kerby Kuek

The seventh month of the lunar calendar begins on August 10, ending on September 8.

So you should not move house on this day to avoid the unwarranted yin or unkind energy to enter your house.

Many Chinese believe that you should not move or shift premises during this Hungry Ghosts month. According to ancient teachings, the door to hell will be opened by the King of Yan (Hell’s king) to set the spirits free for this particular month.

This year, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month falls on August 16. So mark that down and stay put at home!

Depending on whom you listen to, you should not move house on the 14th day, the first 14 days, or the entire month for that matter.

The school of thought that I learned from has a different date.

According to Taoist sage Lao Tzu, the seventh day of the seventh month is called Tao Te Day, when the yin (ancestral) spirits are allowed to move freely to visit their relatives. If you move house, you would either force your ancestors to wander around aimlessly searching for you or, worse, invite other (non-ancestral) yin energies into your new premises.

You might want to know that every year, there is a specific date when you are advised not to travel. That is the day of the winter solstice, which normally falls on December 22 or 23.

According to the gua formation, the first yang yao (there are six yaos in a gua) starts then. So you should be at home to harness such wonderful energy. There is an ancient saying that the winter solstice is bigger than Lunar New Year because it’s a traditional gathering day for most ancient Chinese. Take note also that this is a special day for meditation, because this is the best time to tap into the first yang energy cycle.

Traffic Lights In The Sky Scientists who understand the behavior of the sun can determine what effects the solar cycle will have on Earth in the future.

Solar activity can have a profound effect on the Earth’s climate and biosphere and all living things. For instance, some studies indicate that sunspot activity could be linked to weather patterns on Earth and thus crops.

Scientists have revealed a connection between solar activity and periods of heavy rain in East Africa. The findings show one way in which changes in the solar system environment can directly affect life on Earth. But the sun’s effect on other planets will also indirectly impact the Earth.

The ancient Chinese believed that the planets’ location in the sky as well as the specific time horizon would impact not only the Earth but also its living beings.

The Xuan Kong Zhang Pai school, of which I am a disciple, has gone one step further and found that the brightness and dimness of stars also contribute significantly to the world of metaphysics, especially in explaining the flying star movements. These principles works well during my encounters with clients and friends to determine the kind and unkind energies affecting their lives. Visit www.misterfengshui.com

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The interaction of the brightness of the sun, moon and stars signals the energies generated to living beings and thus their life journeys.

The ancient Chinese relied heavily on the Big Dipper to find the energies. The Dipper has seven stars. A line through the two stars at the front of the cup and from bottom to top will point to the North Star. The brightness as well as the dimness of such stars act like traffic lights. A green light would generate kind or auspicious energy while a red light would result in a cycle of bad luck.

The brightness/dimness combination of stars determines our life’s path. Find your traffic lights in life and make the right decision.

Thought of the week: Opposition without action to resolve is futile.

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What’s unique at “WA”?

 By Teri Mitchell

WA is a new Japanese restaurant that offers Japanese fusion and Sushi, located on Turkey Lake Road just a minute off Sand Lake Road. WA features a traditional Japanese menu and numerous fusion options that combine Asian, American and French cuisines. The décor is modern chic with five sections: Tables, Booths, sofas, Bar, and Sushi Bar. I like the sofa area the most – cozy! ** “Wa” means harmony in Japanese. That makes me feel comfortably familiar since it’s the same name as an online store I once had.

“Wa” is the very basic Japanese philosophy.

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1. You are offered to choose a pair of chopsticks from an array. It’s an interesting activity before your “Otsumami” (appetizers/accompaniments to your drinks) is delivered to your table. You can pick one based on your mood.

2. “Reishu” (Chilled/Cold Sake) is poured in a glass Sake server from the bottle, and then served in a beautiful Japanese shot glass. You can choose your glass from an array too!

3. Salmon Wrapped Crab Meat, Teriyaki Sauce $7.00 This is not on their regular menu anymore, yet, if you request, they will prepare it for you. It is worth trying.

It melts in your mouth…

Kurage Nigiri (Jellyfish Nigiri) – A rare piece of Sushi in town I’m sorry to say this, it might be teasing, but they don’t serve Kurage anymore. I just wanted to share my extraordinary experience here in Orlando. In Japan, Kurage is not rare. I ate Kurage all the time when I was a kid. I just loved the texture.

That’s a delicacy.

WA 5911 Turkey Lake Rd, # 102, Orlando, FL 32819 407.226.0234 (There’s no big sign outside to indicate WA. It’s in the brand-new looking building next to HESS gas station.)

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In Japan , Echizen Kurage and Bizen Kurage are commonly for culinary use. Usually, strips of Kurage are seasoned with soy sauce, sweet vinegar, sesame oil and some spices. When mixed with thin-strips of cucumber, it makes an even better”Otsumami”. Kurage is a gelatine form filled with collagen!

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The statue of Virgin Mary is carried as part of the procession

Santacruzan Festival

 By Victor Alzona

Young Women of the Santacruzan

Victor Alzona

Kayla Perez (Reina Elena)

Ministry to the Filipinos Priests

Young girls and women participate at the procession

My favorite Summer Drink and Snack - Halo Halo

▲Santacruzan Celebration Hermano and Hermana Mayor - Mr Magsino and Dr Marissa Magsino with Kayla Perez and Ms Perez

Food Vendor - Ofelia Aguinaldo and family with trays of Fried Bangus, Pansit Noodles, and Longanisa

Melissa Harris (Lady of the Incarnation), Alexander Alzona (Escort), and her family Fresh Lechon (Roast Pig)

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Central Florida Filipinos gathered on Saturday, July 3 at the Bahia Shrine Center to celebrate the Santacruzan Festival which is also known as Flores de Mayo (flowers of May). This year’s event was coordinated by Ms. Cecilia Lim and hosted by the Ministry to the Filipinos. rd

The history of the celebration dates back to the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines. The tradition began as a tribute to St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great and the Virgin Mary during the month of May. Traditionally the use of fresh flowers and roses are used at this Festival to decorate the homes, churches, and the procession of the young girls and women, this festival is considered to be the most colorful of all the festivals in the Philippines. Having attended several of these festivals in the Philippines as a young boy, I remember fondly the sweet smell of flowers that seem to cover the entire town during the month of May.

UCS FSA performs a difficult sayaw sa banko (bench dance)

This year’s event at Central Florida held true to the tradition. It began with a Festival atmosphere during the afternoon that included several food booths, cultural performances by Bayanihan at Wedgefield, the University of Central Florida Filipino Student Association, and a variety of entertainers; Philip Mahoney, Kris Campos, Bailey Guinigundo and Kayla Perez, this year’s Reyna Elena.

With 6 food booths at the event, I couldn’t help but get a taste of each of the traditional Filipino dishes such as Lechon (Roast Pig), Pancit (Rice Noodles), Fried Bangus (Milk Fish), Chicken and Pork BBQ on a Stick, Fried Rice, Longanisa (pork sausages Filipino style), Filipino Egg Rolls, and desserts; Sapin Sapin (steamed layered sweet rice pie), Kutsinta (Filipino steamed rice cake with freshly grated coconut), Puto (Steamed Rice Muffins) and my favorite summer drink, Halo Halo (Halo translates to “mix” and this dessert drink consists of a mix of sweet preserved red beans, coconut meat, jackfruit, and sweet yam served in a glass with crushed ice, milk, and topped off with a scoop of ice cream).

Following the Fiesta that afternoon was a procession of 20 beautiful young girls and women (muses) ages 4 to 18 that have been selected to represent various religious Queens of the Catholic Faith to participate with the celebration of Catholic Mass lead by the Ministry to the Filipinos Priests. Each of the young girls and women wore a beautiful gown and tiara for the event and was escorted by a male friend or relative. Before the dinner, each of the young girls and women was presented a trophy and bouquet of roses as they were recognized at the stage.

Bayanihan at Wedgefield performs the traditional Tinikling Dance

Bayanihan at Wedgefield performs tinikling with bamboos crossed

This year’s Reyna Elena (Queen Helena) is Ms. Kayla ‘Keslie’ Perez. Kayla is a student at University of Central Florida and serves as one of the Filipino Student Association Dance Troupe Coordinators.

Victor Alzona - Independent Systems Consultant for fortune 500 companies. Specializing in large scale data conversions, database implementation, project management, and business intelligence reporting. Currently servers as the Vice President of External Affairs for AACC, Board of Director for the Wedgefield Homeowners Association, Team Leader for the Orange County Citizens on Patrol, and Board of Director for the Bayanihan at Wedgefield. vpexternal@ asianamericanchambercfl.org

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SPECIAL Back-to-school Immunizations Hours ORLANDO – The Orange County Health Department’s (OCHD) Immunization Program is expanding its hours to provide more opportunities for parents to get their children’s immunizations up to date before the new school year. In addition to weekday hours, the health department is providing back-to-school immunizations on Saturday August 14, 2010 and Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 8:00am – 2:00pm at its Central Office location at 832 West Central Boulevard.

Due to the high demand for immunizations, services are provided on a first come, first served, walk-in basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult relative or legal guardian to receive immunizations. If not, a notarized permission form, signed by the parent or legal guardian must be presented before services are rendered. A copy of each child’s immunization record and photo identification of the adult relative or legal guardian are required.

A valid Florida DH 680 immunization certificate (blue form) is required for school entry and is provided once your child has received all of their vaccinations.

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The Heart of Florida Asian Festival  By Asia Trend Returns For A Third Year The Heart of Florida Asian Festival will return to the Thomas Center in Gainesville for its third year on October 23 and 24, 2010. The festival, which is produced by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, is the only festival of its kind in the North Central Florida region.

The festival began in 2008 as the China Fest, produced with funds from a Smithsonian grant in support of a traveling photography exhibition. It was such a success that in 2009 the city expanded the festival to include the entire Asian continent. That event drew 6,000 visitors from within a 100mile radius and marked a huge success for festival director David Ballard and the Division of Cultural Affairs.

After some discussion, it was decided to make the 2010 festival a two-day event. This was a natural choice, Mr. Ballard said, that would allow the festival to reach an even larger audience and to maximize opportunities for food and craft vendors to showcase their products.

This year, visitors can expect the return of favorite headline acts and vendors along with a number of new additions.

As in the past, local cultural groups perform folk dances and introduce guests to their cultural arts and practices: mendhi (henna tattoos) from India and basic origami instruction (Japan) are two of the highlights. Traditional dress will be on display in fashion shows and in the opening parade of nations and associations. Crafters will sell rarities from antique kimono to Indonesian batik and bamboo flutes. Tokaido Road Tales: Prints from Japan, an exhibit by the nationally known Harn Museum of Art, will feature Japanese woodcuts, and Chinese artists George and Linda Goh will demonstrate the art of Chinese brush painting and exhibit both the brush painting and Jianzhi (paper cuts). Aikido and iaido (Japanese swordfighting) are slated as martial arts. In addi-

tion, the festival is proud to continue its relationship with the Asian Studies Department at the University of Florida and with the various Asian student groups and Kaleidoscope, the university’s Asian-Awareness Month celebration.

Each year, the festival takes on a different flavor, rotating food vendors whose cuisines span the Asian continent.

Planning for the food court has been underway for several months, says production coordinator Suzanna Mars, whose job it is to select the vendors and restaurants that will represent Asia’s diverse culinary trends. Last year’s food court was so successful, Ms. Mars said, that many vendors sold out of the most popular items, like springs rolls and samosas. With the event now going to two days, the food vendors can expect a doubly profitable turnout.

Mr. Ballard and Ms. Mars both stress the goal of keeping the festival’s artistic quality high. To achieve this, they have traveled to many other regional events of a similar nature in order to network and select those vendors and entertainers whose wares and talents best exemplify the Heart of Florida Asian Festival’s aesthetic. In particular, Mr. Ballard stresses his mission of representing folk traditions that might be unfamiliar to Americans or may be lost over time. A visitor takes from the festival a new understanding of Asian traditions and modern-day multiculturalism, whether expressed by food, dance, art, or song.

The festival is presently accepting applications from both food and craft vendors. Interested vendors may contact Suzanna Mars, Production Coordinator, at 352-240-6787 or by e-mail at gainesvilleartsdevelopment@gmail.com.

Booth space for both days is: food vendors, $140.00 (including electricity); and crafters, $100.00. An application can also be downloaded from the City of Gainesville’s Web site at www.gvlculturalaffairs.org.

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The evening features taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing and a street fair with games and vendor booths. Guests are invited to purchase hand-crafted lanterns to write a special message to passed loved ones.

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Hung Fut Pai Grand Master Birthday Celebration Aug 14 (Sat) at 2220 Hempel Ave., Gothia , FL 34734. Celebration the Birthday of Hung Fut Pai Grand Master Bak Mo Jiu (White Hair) 白毛照 Chinese Martial Arts and Lion Dance demonstrations, performed by Hung Fut Pai Sifu Charles Rivera’s students and friends. Contact: 407-230-0541 or email: hungfutflorida@ gmail.com Philippine Embasssy Consular Outreach Aug 14 (Sat) 8am – 12pm, 1:00pm – 6:00pm and Aug 15 (Sun) 1pm – 6pm Sonesta Orlando Downtown - 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd , Orlando , FL 32804 Admin Fee: $5.00 per person. Notarial Services, Oath-Taking for Dual Citizenship and Application for Philippine Passports. Processing for application for electronic passports: $60.00 fee. Contact Mario Ordoña, Chair, (407) 295-3381 or MNATQO@ gmail.com. Event sponsored by CFAO AACC Business-After-Hours Aug 19 (Thur), 6 pm - 8 pm (Registration opens at 5:30pm) at Sonesta Hotel at Downtown Orlando FREE Appetizers & Drinks FREE Garage Parking Sonesta Hotel - Orlando Downtown 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard Orlando, FL 32804 1.800.

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come get your day started off with Tai chi & Qigong practice for health, morning practice 6:30am to 7:00am Mon,Wed,Fri Dr Philips area Sand Lake Road (Just off Della Dr) in front of the dellagio plaza fountain, in front of Cantina Laredo and Dragonfly restaurants.

Call Sifu Charles at 407-230-0541 or hungfutflorida@gmail.com

TAI CHI & QIGONG LESSONS WITH “MADAME WU”

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

Contact Madame Wu for more info at: 407.738.7001 or luckywu1@cfl.rr.com.

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NEW AGE LINEDANCE

Classes available on Mon (for intermediate-Casselberry Senior Center), 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.

THE TABLE TENNIS CLUB @ UCF

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

ORLANDO BADMINTON CLUB

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

Every Thur (5:30 – 8pm) – Orange County/Orlando Magic Recreation Center – 3850 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando . Fees: $4.

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

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

BY RISING SUN MARTIAL ARTS

Women’s self defense classes are held the 1st Saturday of each month at 11:00am. Please call 407-847-6065 by Thursday to reserve your place.

Cost is $5. www.rising-sun-dojo.com.

2220 E Irlo Bronson Hwy #10, Kissimmee, FL 34744

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JAPANESE LESSON 34747 Language and cultural lesson by native speaker Private or small group Contact: Ms. Izumi Sakurada at 321-939-2236 or info@japaneselesson34747.com

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HELP WANTED

MD Oriental Market is currently hiring in our fish, meat, vegetable, and BBQ departments. If interested, please contact 813.443.2188.

RETAIL SPACES FOR LEASE

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USED CANON DSLR FOR SALE Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera (black body) with Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical Lens Please email Peter Lau: orlando.peter@yahoo.com

J.Club ~Your connection to Japan~

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

JAPANESE BIBLE STUDY 日本人聖書の学び会 Every Tuesday from 10am 毎週火曜日 午前１０時～ Contact: 407.855.4263 / jeffmasayo@gmail.com

CAACF CHINESE FOLK DANCE CLASS

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

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