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2012 Year of Dragon—

General Reading for 12 Chinese Zodiacs - part 1  By Master Wanxuanji Rat General Comment: RAT has a good affiliation with DRAGON. It is believed that there will be significant improvement in work/ study and affection (particularly for female) this year.

1. Wealth and Career - Because of the help of “gui ren” (people who give help), you will make a lot of money this year. However, you have to take care of your relationship with your colleagues, partners, and your subordinates.

Otherwise, you will find yourself in trouble due to the unnecessary disputes.

2. Affection and Love - It is a good year for you to get married if you are in love. If you have no lover now, you will meet someone with whom you will fall in love.

3. Health - “ji xing” (good star) will bless the RAT this year. However, you still need to care of your dietary.

Tiger General Comment: It will be a restless and difficult year in all areas. Hardly you can make good achievement as “hung xing” (bad star) affects the TIGER all year round. Be lawabiding in doing things or you will be in trouble.

Take care of your old parents.

1. Wealth and Career - Money will be spent not in you own will nor can be save in the way you hope. Conflicts with others will annoy you much.

2. Affection and Love - Learn to be a good listener to avoid further deterioration in the relationship with your love ones. For those unmarried, it is not a good year to get married.

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Health - Beware of accident especially traffic accident. Take care of the health of the old TIGER.

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Ox

General Comment: It will be a stable year for the OX. Yet, OX needs to be more patient and more courage to overcome the hurdles ahead.

1. Wealth and Career - Beware of the imbalance of intake and expense. So you should caution to lend your money to your friends. There will be challenge ahead. Be patient and humble in working with your colleagues.

2. Affection and Love - Comparatively, man is better than woman in this area. Patient is undoubtedly the prime character you need to have to avoid conflict.

3. Health - Ox is in general in good condition except the old OX. Beware of the weather changes between seasons.

year’s.

General Comment: RABBIT has a good affiliation with DRAGON. You will find everything goes well this year in compare with last

1. Wealth and Career - Income increases significantly this year. You will have a better chance of promotion or find another job with better pay.

DO NOT gamble.

2. .Affection and Love - You will meet someone you love. If you are married, your spouse will also give you pleasant surprise.

3. Health - It is good in general. However, you may find yourself sometimes uncomfortable.

Try to do some exercises that will help to you to get relief.

Dragon: General Comment: DRAGON this year is said to obstruct “Tai Sui” (Grand Jupiter). Moreover, there are some “hung xing” that affect the DRAGON. Definitely, this is a very difficult year.

Fasten your seat belt for the bumpy ride!

1. Wealth and Career - You will spend a lot unexpectedly this year. Moreover, try to avoid conflicts with your supervisors. Otherwise, you will be in great trouble.

2. Affection and Love - It is not easy to find a love this year. For those married, you have to take care of your relationship with your spouse.

3. Health - Under the destructive force of “hung xing”, many will find not feeling well throughout the year. Old DRAGON needs to be more careful.

Snake: General Comment: It is a stable year and everything almost goes as usual. However, due to the impact of some “hung xing”, you better pay more attention on your health.

1. Wealth and Career - Do not put your stake on high risk investment. No great change in your career.

2. Affection and Love - You may find your love if you have not married. If you are married, you need to be more careful in dealing with your spouse.

3. Health - The SNAKE is affected by “sick star”.

You need to take care of yourselves and possible do more exercises. Old SNAKE may have serious problem.

Master Alex Wan is a senior executive of a listed company in Hong Kong. He is also the consultant of “The New Metaphysics Monthly”(www.fengshui-magazine.com.hk) and The Metaphysics Fengshui-city . He has had the interest in the Chinese Fate Predicting since late 70s when he first came across a book about palm reading. Since then, he has extended his scopes in various Chinese Fate Predicting tools such as Fengshui, Ba Zi, Zi Wei Dou Shu. He has been providing consultancy since late 80s in his leisure. E-mail: hkmasterwan@hotmail.com asiatrendmagazine.com

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9th & 10th Grades Presenter - Jenjen Han, FL. College of Integrative Medicine

8th Grades Presenter - Deborah Rios-Barnes, Orlando Magic

Pauline Ho, Lita Martija and the Best Essay Award Winner - Jessica Chen

Lita Martija - the founder of AAHC

11th & 12th Grades Presenter - Adam Hing, Darden Restaurant

AAHC Asian American Heritage Council

 By Pauline Ho

Founded in 1980, Asian American Heritage Council’s (AAHC) mission is to recognize and reward Asian American students for their academic excellence, community service and lead-

its annual “ Asian American Student Achievers’ Awards” at the Double Tree Hotel. During the night, 45 students ranged from elementary to high schools were recognized. From third grade on-

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Asian American Student Achievers’ Awards

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ership. AAHC consists of many Asian American organizations who works together to preserve the Asian culture and heritage through informative programs. On Nov 27th 2011, AAHC presented

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Representatives of all the participating organizations Chinese Folk Dance by CAACF Dance Troupe

Thai Dance - Phu Thai by Wat Florida Dhammaram

wards, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places students were recognized with monetary awards. This year, we were able to give out monetary award to the Best Essay winner as well. AAHC scholarship is made possible by the money raised through the May 2011 Gala and by our generous sponsors Gold sponsors: Darden Restaurant and Florida College of Integrative Medicine; Silver sponsors: Bright house Networks and Orlando Magic and our Media sponsor: Asia Trend Magazine, and other supporters.

Aerial Acrobats by REACH of Central Florida

Filipino Dance by Bayanihan Wedgefield Dance Troupe Indian Vocal performance by Muthamizh Sangam of Central Florida

It was an inspirational night to meet these young men and ladies who take pride of their Asian Heritage and strive for excellence. I am truly honored to be able to work with the diligent Judging Committee and the hardworking AAHC Board and its participating organizations to make this event a successful one. Please continue to support AAHC coming May Gala and November Student Achievers’ Awards events and visit our website: http://aahc-cf.org for a list of awarding students.

Kalena’s Polynesian Ohana

The Youth Dance by OCPA

Pauline Ho

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Making History Together –

Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2012 Lunar New Year is the most important festival celebrated in Asia.

In countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States, although Chinese New Year is not an official holiday, many Asian organizations hold large celebrations and parades to share the culture. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and London have alreday held many successful Lunar New Year Parades which attract thousands and thousands audiences.

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This year, the Chinese American Association of Central Florida teams up with Mills 50 – Orlando Mainstreet District, REACH of Central Florida (Recognizing Educating Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) to organize the Central Florida local community first Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival on February 5th, 2012 to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The festival starts at 11am with a community parade (begins at Hillcrest St. & Hampton Ave and ends at Hillcrest St. & Mills Ave) followed by a 3-hour festival which takes place at 634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 – Colonial Photo & Hobby parking lot. Come experience the Asian culture with cultural performances, exotic Asian food, Arts and Crafts and exhibitions. Admission is free. VIP seating is available for $10/ticket. For vendor and parade information, please contact Joanne Grant at director@mills50.org or 407-421-9005. For more details, please visit http://www.orlandochinese.org/2012_DragonParade-flyers.pdf or “Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2012” at Facebook for more updated details.

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Evelyn and Howard

Lana Yang, Johnson Young, Joseph Chin, Jessica and Luis Huang, Janey Cheng, Tony Hung, Patty Yan

Patty Yan, Joseph Chin - Secretary General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami and Greg Yiu

Tampa Taiwanese Chamber representatives and Joseph Chin

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TCCGO Welcome New Year Dance Party  By Asia Trend

A wonderful evening for over a hundred Taiwanese Chamber members and guests who attended the Welcome New Year Dance Party organized by Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Greater Orlando (TCCGO) at Rosen Plaza Hotel Backstage Nightclub on Dec 30, 2011. TCCGO’s President Patty Yan kicked off the party by a beautiful Taiwanese song. Following Patty Yan’s welcome song was a series of talented karaoke performances accompanied by many glamorous dances.

By C.K. Lau

Jessica Hung, Tony Hung, Patty Yan, Luis Huang and Jenny Hung Jasper Lin, San Chu, Tony Hung, Jenny Chen, Jessey Lin, Gloria Chu, Vincent Yap Melbourne Taiwanese Group

TCCGO was established in 1997 and its members are Taiwanese business owners and professionals such as attorneys, restaurant owners, real estate brokers, accountants and physicians. To know more about TCCGO, please visit www.tccgo.org.

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David Chen and Hsien Mei Chen

Entertainment by Kissimmee American Chinese Center

Florida Chinese Business Association  By Asia Trend Meimen Qigong demonstration

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New Year Ceremony The Florida Chinese Business Association has organized the Taiwanese Flag Raising Ceremony to celebrate the New Year on Jan 1st for many years. Many leaders of different Taiwanese organizations were also invited to the ceremony. Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami Ray Mou and Secretary General Joseph Chin welcomed over 200 guests and kicked off the Taiwanese Flag Raising Ceremony this year. Authentic Taiwanese style meals were served afterward. Special entertainment included saxophone solo by David Chen, the president of Florida Chinese Business Association, followed by karaoke performances, dance and raffle drawings. Florida Chinese Business Association organizes event like Taste of Taiwan in February and sthe ponsors Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival in April. asiatrendmagazine.com

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Dwight Howard - Dallas Signing Autographs

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Question: The All-Star Game was in Orlando in 1992. What’s different about this AllStar year?

Asia Trend Q&A with

Gail Hunter, Senior Vice President, Events and Attractions, National Basketball Association (NBA)

 By Gail Rayos

Basketball greats past and present, and tens of thousands of NBA fans will descend on Orlando in late February for the 61st NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center.

In advance of the major sporting event, including the premier fan-interactive event NBA All-Star Jam Session, NBA executive Gail Hunter gave us a sneak peek at what is in store for the community.

GH: There has been an incredible amount of growth in NBA All-Star since 1992 and we’re excited to showcase all of the amazing attractions and talent that will be in Orlando in late February. One of the things that will be new since the last time Orlando hosted the All-Star Game is NBA All-Star Jam Session. It’s a fun; interactive event for fans throughout the community and will open on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Orange County Convention Center. Additionally, we now have three leagues -- NBA, WNBA, NBA Development League – with star players representing each league during All-Star Weekend. Over the course of the week, we will be celebrating the game, interacting with fans and giving back to the community, so this is an exciting time. We’re thrilled to bring one of the signature sporting events of the year to Orlando, a premier entertainment destination with a new, state-of-the-art arena, a wide array of hospitality options and a vibrant, diverse community known for its spirit.

Q: What other events besides the All-Star Game can Orlando expect?

GH: NBA All-Star really has something for everyone. The fun begins Saturday, Feb. 18, with NBA All-Star E-Recycling presented by Sprint at Orlando Festival Park. As part of the NBA’s overall greening and sustainability efforts, the NBA and Sprint have teamed up with the City of Orlando and Green Works Orlando to offer fans the opportunity to responsibly recycle unwanted electronic products such as cell phones, computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines at this one day recycling event. Fans dropping off their old electronics will receive free tickets to NBA All-Star Jam Session.

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On Thursday, Feb. 23, we’ll tip off NBA All-Star Jam Session at the Orange County Convention Center. We’re transforming more than 500,000 sq. ft. of the convention center into the world’s largest interactive basketball theme park. Fans can shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day, compete against their friends in skills challenges and collect FREE autographs from NBA Players and Legends. Young fans can hang out in the Kids Zone, with hoops and interactive activities that are the perfect size for kids’ slam dunks, three-pointers and jump shots. The bottom line is this event is nonstop basketball

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fun that gives fans of all ages their own unique All-Star experience!

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Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to buy tickets for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge.

This event on Friday night at the Amway Center will provide fans the opportunity to watch and cheer for the league’s brightest young stars. NBA television personalities will serves as “general managers” for the game, and pick their respective team from a pool of the best rookies and sophomores. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster starting January 27.

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The NBA Cares All-Star Community Caravan will run from Thursday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 26, and will feature the entire NBA family, including current and former player, executives, partners, and volunteers, joining together to offer hands-on community service in Central Florida.

Other community events taking place include the NBA All-Star FIT Run, Walk & Dribble around Lake Eola on Saturday, Feb. 25; a Wheelchair Classic game and a NBA Cares Special Olympics Unity Game that tips off at 1pm on Sunday inside Jam Session. Families will want to be sure to attend the Gatorade Invitational Tournament to support local school teams as they compete to play the Finals Championship game on the same court that the NBA All-Stars practice on Center Court at Jam Session.

Q: Who do the many events leading up to the All-Star Game appeal to?

GH: As you can see, there is something for everyone and there are ways for everyone to get involved in the NBA All-Star excitement. Whether you want to recycle that old cell phone, join friends for the FIT Run around Lake Eola, bring the family to Jam Session where they can dribble, dunk and play or watch the NBA’s Rising Stars compete you’ll find that opportunity to be a part of NBA All-Star 2012.

Q: Final thoughts?

GH: Orlando is a wonderful city and we believe this year’s event will be one of the best ever! We have already seen an overwhelming response from the local community during our Jam Session MVP Volunteer recruitment process. We hope all of the fans enjoy the planned events and have a great time celebrating our game with us.

Tickets for the events can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com.

NBA All-Star Jam Session

TICKET INFORMATION – Available for purchase January 31.

Thursday, February 23 & Friday, February 24 Adults $20 Kids (3-12) $12 Kids (2 & Under) FREE Seniors/Military (with valid ID) $12 Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, February 26 Adults $30 Kids (3-12) $20 Kids (2 & Under) FREE Seniors/Military (with valid ID) $20

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January 27 Friday, February 24, 2012 9:00pm EST Amway Center

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Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00am EST Center Court at Jam Session

For the latest information on All-Star events and Daily Deals and Discounts, fans should visit www.nba.com/allstar2012.

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USF J-Club: A Night in Tokyo 2  By Priscilla Somchith

The University of South Florida’s Japanese Club hosted their 2nd annual signature event called A Night in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2011 at 6:30 pm to 10 pm in the Marshall Student Center ballroom. The event was free and open to everyone and with over 300 guests attended, A Night in Tokyo became a success for the second year. A Night in Tokyo is an annual event raising aware-

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ness of Japanese traditional and pop culture.

This year, the 2nd annual A Night in Tokyo theme was Japanese Street Style.

Bob Cal, USF J-Club’s public relations coordinator who helped coordinate the event, was excited for the success of the show. “We’re so lucky to have Gosia’s help. She put in so much of her time.” According to Gosia Erbele, the event’s professional stylist said a large scale Japanese Street Style Fashion show had never been seen in Tampa.

“It will be exciting to be the first event to do it,” said Cal. Erbele had also been featured in Tampa Bay’s Fashion Week, ABC’s Extreme Makeover and other fashion weeks across Europe. YesStyle, an international Asian clothing website provided some of the fashion attire, which was also paired with the model’s own clothing for the runway.

Koto player Mayumi Hopkins

Supporting performances of the event included demonstrations from the USF Shotokan Karate Club, USF Judo Club and USF Aikido Club. The USF Korean American Student Association dance crew performed dances from popular Korean, Japanese and Chinese Pop song routines. Special musical guests were native Tokyo J-Pop singer Chii Sakurabi and Koto player Mayumi Hopkins.

All guests were served complimentary soup and salad, noodles, fried rice and sushi. The vendors included Asian restaurants from the Tampa Bay area such as Soho Sushi, Ryuu Japanese Steakhouse, Lee House, Kobe Steakhouse, Chopstix, Ho Ho Choy, Yummy House, China Express and Sake House.

The Japanese community that attended included the Sunstate Academy, Tokyo Mokyo, JET

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USF Shotokan Karate Club

USF Korean American Student Association (KASA) dance crew

UF J-Club Yosakoi Bushi

Alumni, the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese and the University of Florida Japanese Club, who also performed in the show.

The Japanese Club’s signature event A Night in Tokyo aimed to entertain as well as educate others who were not familiar with Japanese culture. This year, J-Club’s A Night in Tokyo 2 was a big success due to the enormous support of everyone involved and the support from everyone who watched the show too.

USF Akido Club

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To Date or Not to Date

 By Evelyn Eng

Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud and John Townsend and How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date by Dennis Rainey.

Teenagers are appalled that parents expect so much academically, but won’t allow going to a school dance or for frozen yogurt or bobo tea.

Parents should have deliberate rules about what they will allow for different age children. Personally I’d encourage teenage group dating activities without pairing up.

Thankfully, school taught me about upcoming changes in my body during puberty. My mom did not mention it to me. Parents should not allow their children to experience these hormonal changes without preparation. Otherwise, children get their information and beliefs from potentially unreliable sources. Cultural embarrassments aside, Asian parents need to communicate, preparing children socially for adulthood.

One potential cause of conflict in Asian American families concerns dating and sexuality. Our society encourages youthful dating. While dating once began in high school or college, it is now common to notice the opposite sex and “going together” begins even in elementary school.

Asian parents have a range of opinions up to either of two extremes: no acknowledgement of this area until college or later or complete permissiveness because they are “just friends.” Either extreme requires re-evaluation.

I recommend two books to form your conviction – I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris and I Gave Dating a Chance by Jeramy Clark.

Harris advocates not dating and uses the courtship model after a man is financially, spiritually and emotionally mature to care for a wife. Clark describes his book as a balanced biblical perspective. Harris gave up dating and followed the courtship model after numerous times he regretted going “too far” with young women. On this note, other recommended resources include

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While her parents worked, one gal brought her boyfriend home to hang out.

Sadly, with no accountability, natural consequences resulted in regrets for succumbing to temptations. Another teen’s lament was that her parents wouldn’t allow dating during her high school years. Does getting straight A’s allow time for fun activities, like dating? There may be danger in not giving children freedoms while still living at home. Once children leave for college, many Asian students rebel by partying and choosing new freedoms that were not allowed while living under their parents’ watchful eyes.

Communication is the key to avoid conflict.

Growing up in American culture, they see the availability of school dances, their friends dating and other social events. Should Asian parents restrict such activities? Even Amy Chua’s* tiger mother parenting which allowed for no playdates, no sleepovers, … has been modified to allow her freshman daughter Lulu a birthday sleepover party. And her oldest Sophia has blogged about her

boyfriend, so amidst her studies, she is allowed some social time.

Parents who refuse to discuss sexuality and dating with their children may regret it. Children will find ways to discuss it out of curiosity. If it’s a taboo subject at home, they will get their information from peers or browse the Internet. Parents need to be proactive especially if they desire to share some moral perspectives. One solution is to offer a book which talks about how babies are born as a starting point when read together. Discussion of this topic and the morality that accompanies it is crucial information before the child is confused and tempted by his own hormones.

Our society is advocating sex before marriage – sex is now overtly shown on television and movie screens as a natural expression of love. Many romantic comedies involve falling in love with someone else’s spouse. As Christians, biblical convictions guide our family in such areas. For Asians, the problems may be more than selection of a Christian mate. Should we allow our children to date people of any race, especially non-Asians? Are we allowed to control this?

Lack of understanding of Western culture has made many Asians suspicious of non-Asians.

The reality is that we live in America, and it is quite possible that Asian American children will marry non-Asians or possibly live with them before marriage. This merits discussion in the home as we share with our children our personal convictions and why we believe them. God has given us children as a blessing, to be good stewards raising them responsibly. We need to offer freedom to ask questions about their own sexuality, dating desires and other hard issues. No matter how we choose to restrict their social life, we must be ready to guide them in the social aspects of their lives. “To date or not to date?” is not really the issue. We should discuss with our children the following questions, “When should you date?”

“What do you do on dates?” and “How do you choose your dating partners?” This is what will prepare our children for life and marriage. *author of The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

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 By Jessica Chen

I shifted my weight onto one foot looking for a comfortable position, then to the other. I soon discovered that this was as futile as finding an empty parking spot at Walmart on Black Friday and resigned, centeringmyself, shoulders hunched and fingernails engraving my palms. I looked enviously behind me at the dark corner of the stage that my voice had fled to, leaving the frail cocoon of an eight year old girl on stage. What did she expect me to say?This isn’t what I’m supposed to be talking about. This isn’t what I practiced either.

“I-I’m not sure what you mean,” I finally forced out, barely louder than the microphone static.

“Have you ever experienced any kind of peer pressure? How have you dealt with it? What’s your advice for other kids as the winner of the Drugs Abuse Resistance Education contest? Just say what you feel,” my principal beamed.

Silence had become the audience’s wellknown friend. I shrugged.

“No, not really,” I responded. More silence.

The audience’s hesitant applause cued my dash from the stage faster than any P.E. activity ever saw me move.

As I sat down, my eyes steamed in frustration at myself. Of course I had experienced peer pressure—perhaps not drugs just yet; every day for lunch, I brought in a container of steamed rice, eggs, and stranger fare, sitting next to my classmates who had neat little trays of pizza, spaghetti, and my favorite, chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes, each glint of grease gloriously screaming American while my rice whispered oddball.

Snack time soon saw bags of smiling goldfish and cheetahs… and my bag of salted seaweed.

Through working diligently on all of my homework, I quickly understood everything I was learn-

ing, but out of some crippling attempt at humility, never spoke or answered any of the questions in class. Picture day saw my mom dress me up in a qipao, a traditional Chinese dress. Possibly most irritating was when my classmates would come up to me and talk to me as though I were deaf or as though I desired more of their lunch remnants cleverly stored in pockets of their cheeks upon my face. “YOU… SPEAK … ENGLISH? YOU… FROM...CHINA?” Crude gestures such as pulling at their eyelids accompanied each labored word. “Really, given your speech, I think that’s the question I should be asking you, you British” I thought and died to say, but true to form, responded with only a weak smile and departure that in retrospect probably further confirmed their theories.I was scared to talk, thinking that I was too different.

I was the “quiet, smart, Chinese girl,” the Asian stereotype personified. I begged to become American, to partake in eating the same greasy lunches, wearing the same cool bell bottom jeans and chokers, being the first instead of the last girl chosen to be on the kickball team, and sharing jokes in class that would have all of the class laughing.

What I didn’t realize was that I never really wanted to be American; what I wanted to become was understood. I wasn’t really the quiet Chinese girl. In fact, I was an aspiring voyager of the skies, borderline compulsive reader of tales of high seas, fantastic feats, and glorious adventures, a Steve Irwin-like lizard catcher, and quite the mischief maker at home. I liked my rice and fish—and didn’t care much for school pizza. It wasn’t really the “Asian stereotype” that confined me, but rather, myself. How would they know about how I could, at the very least, speak Eng-

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lish, but how I also found the best climbing tree in my backyard if I never talked and if they never understood? The next day, I complimented my friend Amy on her decorations on her pencil box, showing her mine.

Slowly, I was no longer that Chinese girl.

Friends oohed, aahed, and that’s –so-cooled over the various fans, paintings, and Chinese items I would bring on show-and-tell days. I taught them how to phonetically write their names in Chinese. They taught me kickball and the monkey bars. At the same time, we shared the same childhood jokes about how our history teacher shone, especially when his bald spot aligned with the glaring fluorescents above, squealed over the latest fuzzy toys, and did everything that kids do together.

What I didn’t realize then was that what I had blamed on the stereotype was truly the stereotype I had created for myself. Sure, throughout the years, I have still received some mostly insensitive comments, but so what? I conversed with whoever took the time to listen and learned just as much about their cultures as they did about mine. At lunch, I tried rice with jambalaya, gyros, kebabs, samosas, and chicken nuggets.

Really, it’s not so much peer pressure as it is peer sharing. I’m not so much Asian or American as I am Asian American.

Jessica Chen, the best essay winner of the AAHC Asian American Student Achievers’ Awards 2011. Her new column, “One Ton Opinion Soup for the Asian American Soul”, will definitely bring a new insight into the heart of Asian American new generation.

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at new Bayridge Sushi and Steakhouse in Avalon Park In a dining room out in East Orlando, deep in the downtown area of Avalon Park, families and friends gather around a grill table-top to watch a young, playful hibachi chef twirl his metal spatula and light a sliced onion into a flaming onion volcano.

The young children stare with wide eyes at the hibachi chef as the volcano extinguishes and the chef slices up the vegetables and mix the fried rice, butter, and meats together for their plates.

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Bayridge Sushi and Steakhouse has a very sleek, modern, upscale ambiance with smooth black table tops and lit by colorful neon lights. The restaurant hosts a lively bar area with a large drink selection and table tops for diners waiting for a spot in the hibachi / teppanyaki area or the main sushi dining area. The restaurant tends to get noisy with the chatter and talk around the room. The hibachi area has 6 tables with about 20 seats each table and a separate dining area with a nice sushi bar and padded back table seats. One of the special items for the hibachi grill in addition to chicken, steak, filet mignon, is the duck breast which is quite popular.

The service here is attentive; waiters visit often and are courteous, although it may take a while for some dishes to prepare especially in busy periods.

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interesting and unique appetizer made from chunks of spicy tuna in a sesame oil base on top of seaweed salad all inside a martini glass (p.s. it’s a non-alcoholic appetizer).

For sushi rolls, we try the Sexy Lobster roll made with tempura lobster, asparagus, avocado, lettuce, tobiko, almonds, black sesame seed with chef’s special sauce, the Monster Roll, made with tempura shrimp avocado & cream cheese roll with tempura shredded crab, scallion, spicy powder on the top, and the Super Crunch roll made with spicy tuna on the top of a tuna and cream cheese avocado roll. The rolls are all very large and filling, with complements to the 2 sushi chefs who rocked it out behind the sushi bar and handled all the sushi requests for the restaurant. They will probably need to add extra sushi chefs in the future for the increased demand. For dessert we ordered the traditional ice cream tempura, a sweet and delicious way to end the meal.

Overall, the Bayridge Sushi and Steakhouse restaurant is a great addition to East Orlando and especially the Avalon Park neighborhood. I can see it being very popular for a long time if their service continues to improve and their ingredients stay fresh and tasty.

Bayridge Sushi and Steakhouse at Avalon Park is the third location for the premium Japanese restaurant, joining its sister restaurants in Apopka and Longwood. For more information visit, Bayridge Sushi and Steakhouse 3680 Avalon Park E Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 282-8488 • www.brsushi.com Ricky Ly is the food writer for the award winning Orlando food blog TastyChomps.com. TastyChomps.com was nominated this year for Best Local Blog in the Orlando Sentinel’s Best Bets. He will be releasing his first book “The Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando” published by the Globe Pequot Press this year in Fall 2012.

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REACH Shares Holiday Spirit at Harbor House Despite the many activities we participated in last year, REACH still continued to promote the annual holiday toy drive for needy children and families at Harbor House of Central Florida, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. With help from generous community members, we collected over 320 toys and necessities this year – an increase compared to our success last year!

On December 19th, REACH members traveled to Harbor House to hand out toys to the children and play Christmas music for the families to enjoy. It was heartwarming to see that every child was able to receive a toy they liked that night.

Seeing the bright smiles on their faces was a reward in itself. This experience not only benefitted the children but also REACH members. We got the opportunity to reflect about our own lives.

Living in a materialistic world, we often assume that happiness comes from the things we get--iPads, new cell phones, the latest video games.

However, going to Harbor House and being able to see how these simple gifts brightened up the children’s day taught us a valuable lesson that we will not forget: to be grateful for what we already have.

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Harbor House also had a treat for REACH. The new Children’s Center was finally open. The center was beautiful, spacious, and vibrant. The center allows the children to learn and just be kids in a safe environment. Seeing how much of a difference Harbor House has made for these kids and their families - it’s truly an honor to support the needs of Harbor House. On behalf of REACH, I would like to thank China Garden, Global Media, CHEP finance department, REMAX, local high schools, and many other generous businesses and supporters for supporting our toy drive. And with financial support from organizations such as, the Asian American Heritage Council, CHARGE Dragon Boat Team – Orlando, the Chinese American Association of Central Florida, Citrus Skating Club, Florida College of Integrative Medicine, and Teens Go Green, we were able to collect over $200 to purchase toys and necessities for the families at Harbor House. We appreciate all your support! Have a wonderful new year!

I have done toy drive volunteer work before, a Christmas toy drive with the salvation army. The level of organization and resources they had to create a successful toy drive really impressed me, and I thought it would’ve been incredibly difficult to be able to conduct one successfully.

The Harbor House toy drive turned out spectacular. The amount of toys that the volunteers had accumulated from schools and other locations was amazing. The trip to Harbor House itself was quite the experience too. It was good to see that people who have suffered and been in hard times are still treated so well by such organizations.

The toy drive made me realize that it doesn’t take much from one person to help another extraordinarily.

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Mukushin-ryu Seminar and Workshop organized by Rising Sun Dojo / Mukushin-ryu Bujutsu U.S. Branch, is a one day seminar and workshop on the principals and techniques of Mukushin-ryu iai-jutsu and ken-jutsu. On November 5th, fifteen students and instructors from several different dojo’s and styles attended and learned valuable experience from Sensei Ohashi Kenshin, who is the 15th souke (means top master of a particular style) of Mukushin-ryu. He has been studing martial arts for 40 years, holding high rank in several other sword styles as well as aikdo, judo, yari (a type of haliberd), and kendo. He not only teaches the techniques and philosophies of Mu-

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The Mukushin student realizes that the ability to cut means very little if you don’t live long enough to execute it. Proper footwork, distance, and spirit are paramount to achieving this.

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Dr. Wang showcasing his home remedy of American ginseng and kochi berry sake drink.

2nd Annual Asian Community Health Fair

 By Kristina Huang

This holiday is season is finally done after a month filled with company parties and delicious delights. Now we moved into the New Year and ask ourselves what we want to accomplish in 2012.

Dr. Wang gave the audience a first hand look on making a fresh cup of American ginseng tea with kochi berries. This simple remedy can be made by anyone in minutes at the comfort of one’s kitchen.

betes, and cholesterol tests from Tampa General Hospital. Also, we cannot forget about the Hillsborough County Health Department who provided educational resources about women, infant, and childcare.

Our biggest New Year’s resolution is to spread the latest knowledge of health to you.

One question asked, “How is drinking American ginseng tea effective for the body?” Supposedly, drinking one cup a day will help maintain the overall body by quenching the thirst of the mind and calming the mind.

Our final guest, Patrick Cannon, from Florida Chain educated the audience about the new affordable healthcare act plan in 2014. The idea behind this plan is to provide insurance plans to small businesses looking to expand their coverage for their employees. Keep in mind that children can stay on a parent’s plan until the age of 26 and that there is no denial of coverage for preexisting conditions.

On December 10, 2011, three Tampa Bay area chamber of commerce’s hosted the 2nd Annual Asian Community Health Fair at the USF Westside Conference Center. The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay spent an entire afternoon advocating ways to maintaining a healthy body and mindset. With the New Year around the corner these organizations wanted to give the community an early start on a healthy new years resolution.

Three healthcare professionals along with healthcare providers were invited to participate in this yearly event. Dr. Zuozhen Wang kept the audience questioning the effects of herbal medicine on the internal balance of the body.

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Shortly after, the topic transitioned into our second guest, Lashondra Coulbertson from Moffitt Cancer Center shared useful tips and advice on cancer prevention.

“Everything that we choose to eat, drink, and do play a vital in our health. Keeping active, celebrating life, and keeping our minds stimulated are the keys to maintaining our body.”

In between the last speaker, guests were able to venture around the room to speak with local vendors. People received helpful eating tips from our local Vegan restaurant, Loving Hut while some guests received free blood pressure, dia-

All in all the day was well spent receiving all different kinds of resourceful information.

“We are here today not just for us, but to also give back to the community who has helped us make a positive impact on society” said by Caroline from the Chinese Chamber.

Let’s start off this New Year right with a healthy mindset.

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Taste of Asia

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Ozōni お雑煮

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~ The very first meal of the new year in Japan ~ January 1st is the day we eat Ozōni for the insuring of a happy new year to come.

Every morning of New Year’s Day, my mom cooked Ozōni and we ate it together as the first meal of the new year. It’s a very common tradition in Japan.

Ozōni (お雑煮) is a Mochi (rice cakes) soup cooked with vegetables and other foods such as chicken or Kamaboko fish cakes. The ingredientsvary according to various regions in Japan, but the essential Mochi is always present.

It is said that Ozōni finds its roots in Bushi (also called Samurai) society cuisine. It is thought to be a meal that was cooked during field battles, boiled together with Mochi, vegetables

and dried foods, among other ingredients. It is also generally believed that this original meal, at first exclusive to Bushi (Samurai), eventually became a staple food of the common people.

As for ways of cooking the soup, different regions in Japan sport many variations, but in most cases it is either clear soup (Sumashi-jiru) flavoured with Dashi (stock made from dried bonito or Konbu seaweed) and soy sauce or Miso soup.

My favorite Ozōni is with Abura-age, Konnyaku, Shiitake and Kamaboko in Sumashijiru.Adding Komatsuna (similar to spinach) and carrots would be good, too. Ozōni literally means

“various ingredients boiled together”, so basically you can put whatever you like in your Ozōni.

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Events Highlight

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Jacksonville Tet Celebration 2012 Jan 15 (Sun), from 10am to 7pm at The Jacksonville Fairgrounds - 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Fair: 10am - 7pm $5 per person, Free for children under 5, Free with purchase of concert ticket. Concert: 8pm - 11pm $35 per person. Bring your friends and families. Your participation will greatly help make the event a success. For more information about this event, please visit http://wix.com/vietnamesenewyears/2012.

OCPA Chinese New Year 2012 Jan 21 (Sat) at Winter Spring High School. Dinner 5:15 pm to 6:45pm, Program: 7:00pm to 9:00pm For ticket and more information, http://www.ocpa-usa.org.

For sponsorship information, http://www.ocpa-usa.org/Events/2012%20OCPA%20Sponsorship%20Drive.htm Vietnamese Phan Van Minh Catholic Church New Year Festival Jan 21 – 22 (Sat & Sun) at Fairground MAIN EXIBIT BUILDING. Vietnamese New Year Festival organized by the Vietnamese Phan Van Minh Catholic Church.

Tampa Bay Chinese New Year Celebration Event Jan 21 (Sat) at Blake High School -1701 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607 from 2pm to 5pm Ticket Prices: Adult $10; CAAT or SACA member $8; Age under 18 yrs $5; Children under 5 yrs Free; Programs and Activities Highlights: Traditional Chinese Lion and Dragon dances, Chinese Folk Dance, Kung Fu, Orchestra, and much more. Raffle for great prizes; Red Envelopes (hóngbāo) for children; Food Booths; Healthcare, Expo; etc.

To order ticket or for more information, please contact: 孫謹 Jin Sun : 305-814-5546 阮先 令Patricia Fung : 727-785-9595 Chairpersons: 徐盈一YingyiXu /Sue : 813-920-0517 葉 美華MaywaYei : 813-900-6431 CAAT: 董莅薩Lisha Dong : 727-656-8436 SACA: 胡正石 Chengshih Hu : 813-340-8584 http://www.caat-tampabay.org/2012CNY.htm 1st Oriental Supermarket New Year Celebration Jan 22 – 23, 2012 at 1st Oriental Supermarket, 5132 W Colonial Dr., Jan 22 (New Year Eve) & Jan 23 (New Year Day) Noon – 5pm Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Fire Crackers, Japanese Taiko and cultural performances Welcome non-profit organizations to participate and celebrate with us, please call Ms. Wong at 407-298-6678 for details.

Lunar Banquet ‘12: Year of the Dragon Jan 21 (Sat) from 7pm to 10pm, at the Asian American Student Union at Florida State University Oglesby Union Ballrooms. Organized by: AASU Festivities: Performances from ViSA’s S-Girls, Skits by KASA, CLCA, & other affiliates, Traditional Lion Dancing, Presentation featuring spoken artist, ASIA. And FREE FOOD. Free Admission, distributing tickets due to limited seat, starting next week 1/18 and tickets will also be available for pickup at both AASU offices in the Union 3rd floor and Globe 3rd floor. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/224464130969879/ for more details

AACC New Year Celebration Jan 25 (Wed) 6-8pm at the North Club Bar at the Amway Center. Join the Asian American Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the year of the dragon.

Sponsored by the Orlando Magic, one of our Dragon Sponsors for the Year of the Dragon. No walk-ins allowed. Must pre-register online at http://www.signmeup. com/80635. Visit http://www.asianamericanchambercfl.org for details.

TET Festival Jan 27 – 29 (Fri-Sun) at Central Florida Fairgrounds - 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL. 32808 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 1/27 (Fri): FREE Gate Admission for ALL Festival from 5pm - 12am midnight - New Year musical performance. - Vietnamese Authentic food courts, fruits stands, products, souvenir and gifts shops, commercials advertising. The Children’s entertainment recreational ground for kids - The “ Sing To Each Other ” and Dancing Program, presented by well- known local singers of Central Florida. (Ball Room Admission $10) 1/28(Sat): Gate Admission $5, children under 10 years: FREE Festival from 9am – 12:30am - Vietnamese Authentic food courts, commercials advertising, souvenirs and gifts shops, flowers corner, fruits stalls, photography booths, kids games, lions dance, fire crackers, bamboo pole… - The Grand Opening Ceremony Tet Festival 2012 from 11am – 12pm.

Martial arts demonstration, The 2nd annual Mrs. Beauty Pageant FL Contest from 12:30pm – 5pm with musical entertainment performance presented by the group of singers and artist from California and Florida. - The Gala Music Festival: 5 course Dinner and Dancing Celebrating The Year of the Dragon “XuânNhâmThìn” from 7pm – 12:30am (Ball Room Admission required: $40.00) 1/29(Sun): Gate Admission: $5, children under 10 years: FREE Festival from 9am – 7pm - All food courts, stands continue open for business, commercials advertising, children’s games and adults are also available. - Lions dancing and fire crackers show. - Martial arts demonstration - Country music - The 16th Miss Vietnamese FL “Ao Dai “ Beauty Pageant contest from 1:00pm – 6pm with musical entertainment

by Thuy Duong Band in Orlando and other artists and singers of California.

Closing The New Year Tet Festival 2012 “ Hoi Cho Tet Nham Thin” at 7pm.

2012 是龍年 the year of Dragon Jan 28 (Sat) 10am – 12pm at The traditional martial arts center 2220 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL 34734. Organized by: Hung Fut Hung Man Fei martial arts dragon and lion Dance Association. Free Admission. Kung Fu, Tai Chi & Martial Arts demos, Lion and Dragon Dance. Contact Sifu Charles Rivera at 407-230-0541 or charivera@gmail.com Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2012 Feb 5 (Sun) at Mills 50 - 634 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (Parking Lot of Colonial Photo and Hobby) from 11am - 3pm. Free Admission | Fun for All Ages VIP Seating - $10/each Celebrate the Year of Dragon with Dragon and Lion Dances, Martial Arts, Japanese Taiko, Acrobatic Performances, Cultural Dances, Arts and Crafts and Exotic Asian Food For sponsorship and vendor information, please contact Joanne Grant at director@mills50.org, 407-421-9005 or Agnes Chau at orlando_chinese@yahoo.com, 407-648-0880. http://orlandochinese.org/2012_DragonParade-flyers.pdf Miami Chinese New Year Festival Feb 12 (Sun) 11am - 6pm at Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus 11011 SW 104 Street. Adult $10, Children under 12 $5 and Free under 5. Parking is FREE. Exotic Asian Food, Art and Crafts, Cultural Shows, Games & Prizes. Visit http://chinesenewyearfestivalmiami.org for more details.

Wah Lum Temple will perform Lion Dance to celebrate new year for many businesses including Phuoc Loc Tho Supermarket (1/22, noon), 1st Oriental Supermarket (1/22, 1:30pm and 1/23, 2:30pm), and Dong-A Market (1/23, 1:15pm).

For more details, please visit http://www.wahlum.com.

Single listing is up to 40 words at no charge for non-profit organization, E-mail the events/activities to info@AsiaTrendMagazine.com or fax the information to 407-273-9913 Submit the information by the 15th of each month for the next month publication.

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