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Hong Kong Dragon Boat of Atlanta draws thousands

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Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Director Anita Chan and Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan of Gainesville kicks off the opening ceremonies at noon

17th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of Atlanta  By Asia Trend

By C.K. Lau, John Chung, and Jessica Tien

A celebration of an ancient Chinese sport has become one of the fastest growing water sports in the United States. Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York started the Atlanta Dragon Boat festival 17 years ago. It draws thousands of spectators to cheer their favorite teams.

Corporate teams, community teams, collegiate teams and breast cancer

survivors teams come together to paddle for friendship, team building and health. It also brought the Asian community together while educating others about Asian culture. It is the best multicultural event for the community.

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N O V 2 0 1 2 Contents BUSINESS

22 AACC and IACC Joint Chamber

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HEALTH

18 Knocking The Gall Bladder Meridians

TASTE OF ASIA

30 Hansharo Beer “Daiginjo Masako”

and “Yoritomo” 36 Restaurants Guide

ENTERTAINMENT

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“Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer” Phenomenon Continues “A Cappella, fusion East and West” at Cypress Creek High School

SPORTS

03 17th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat

Festival of Atlanta 28 Tampa Bay Asian Basketball Tournament

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05 Asian American Heritage Council Coffee

& Conversation with Mayor Buddy Dyer 06 Voice your Vote —

Voter Engagement 2012 campaign 08 What Asian Parents Wish Their Children

Could Understand 10 Asia Trend Magazine Asian Cultural EXPO

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at Downtown Disney 26 Mid-Autumn Fest - VASA@UCF 32 Eighth Experience Asia Festival 34 BLIA-YAD-Orlando School Supplies Drive

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Asian American Heritage Council

Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Buddy Dyer  By Asia Trend

Lt to Rt C.K. Lau (Asia Trend, Inc), Shally Wong (Chinese American Association of Central Florida), Takemasa Ishikura (Japan Association of Orlando), Pauline Ho (Chinese School of CAACF), Tiffany Tang (REACH of Central Florida), Luis Martinez (Multicultural Affairs Director, City of Orlando), Agnes Chau (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services), Val Dagani (Council For Filipino American Organizations), Thomas Nguyen(Vietnamese Bureau Commerce) and Marcia Goodwin, Chief Service Officer of the Mayor.

Asian American Heritage Council was invited to the coffee chat with Mayor Dyer, accompanied by Luis Martinez, Multicultural Affairs Director and Marcia Goodwin, Chief Service Officer.

Representatives from Asian American Heritage Council all appreciated the support and guidance the City of Orlando has given to the Asian Community in all these years. Mayor Dyer emphasized the importance of the multicultural community engagement in the meeting and encouraged Luis Martinez, the new appointed director to work closely with the Asian Community. Mayor also shared the recent projects including GreenWorks Orlando, SunRail, Best Foot Forward, Orlando Main Street, Fiscal Efficiency and Quality Services. Asian American community leaders also addressed several issues within their community and they all hope to re-establish the Asian American Advisory Board in the City.

AAHC (Asian American Heritage Council) is composed of many Asian American non-profit organizations to preserve the culture and heritage of Asians through informative programs, to advance their civic, educational, and social interests in the communities and to recognize and reward Asian American students for their academic excellence and exemplary community service and leadership!

AAHC will host the annual Asian American Student Achievers Scholarship Award Ceremony at the Orlando’s City Hall this year and will have their annual largest event in May to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. If you would like to know more about AAHC, please visit http://www. aahc-cf.org.

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Community 社區

A video using 10 different Asian languages, produced by Asia Trend, Inc, was launched on YouTube to promote voter registration, early voting and absentee ballot

Volunteer training at NANAY Community Center in Miami

South Florida Dragon Boat Festival Booth - NANAY and Asian Federation giving out GOTV material and palm cards

Voice your Vote —

Voter Engagement 2012 campaign

Filam Coalition - Filam Coalition Leadership training in Orlando

Asian Americans Vote is regarded as one of the most important factors in the US Presidential Election this year. APIAVote, a national nonpartisan organization, partnered with Asian American Federation of Florida this year to educate and mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation in Florida. Many Asian community events were planned by the AAFF’s member organizations in the Northeast, Central and South Florida starting late September. Voting postcards, palm cards, and T-shirts were made to promote the engagement. AAFF also utilized the Asian ethnic media to reach out to the untapped voters.

51% of Asians surveyed in 2012 get their news from ethnic in-language media with another 12% getting news from ethnic English media. Presidential campaigns, statewide candidates and parties have yet to invest in any significant ad-buys in Asian ethnic media even in swing states where the Asian vote could serve to be pivotal.

Another method of voter contact is to mail translated information to voters. Three out of four AAPIs speak a language other than English at home. Based on the 2012 Asian American Voter Survey, one-fifth of respondents said that they would more likely vote if given in-language assistance. Yet candidates and campaigns have been slow to realize that multi-cultural and multi-lingual outreach, when done properly, can prove to be the winning difference when the margin between two candidates are tight.

Voter Registration Drive by Council For Filipino American Organizations Central Florida (CFAO)

Voter Education at the Play Voice Band Concert

Chinese American Association of Central Florida invites 3rd party voter registration to register for members at the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration

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Youth Enrichment and Senior Services (Y.E.S.S.) promotes “Get Out The Vote” at the Asia Trend Magazine Asian Cultural EXPO at Downtown Disney

Asian American Early Voting Day at the Southwest Brach Library on Oct 27. Asian American Voters receive Voting T-shirt

UCF Asian Student Association gives out Voting T-shirt at the Tour of Asia event

Giving out “Get Out The Vote” T-shirt at Japan Festival 2012

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Community 社區

Bridging the Gap in the Asian American Family, Part 2

What Asian Parents Wish Their Children Could Understand  By Evelyn Eng

Asian parents are far from perfect. Although many of us want respect as parents, we realize there is no parenting manual that gives us all the answers to know how to raise our American born children and deal wisely with all the situations we will encounter as a family here. Please be patient with us as we try our best to raise you in this country that values independence and freedom, a concept that is foreign to the authoritarian way in which we were brought up. You love thinking for yourself and questioning us, but we were taught not to question our parents, show our feelings or even disagree. We willingly obeyed our parents even when we disagreed.

ing pot we call America. I came here to provide a better life for you. I’ve made sacrifices, but life here is good. However, I will never fully assimilate here. You are born here, so you are a true American. I don’t understand some of the ways of the West. I would like to understand, but I don’t want to fully assimilate, nor do I wish for you to be so comfortable here that you lose your cultural heritage.

I have brought you up in this country but want you to embrace your Asian heritage as well. I do

We don’t always know best, but we are doing the best we can. Help us to understand how to be better parents, not by being rebellious, but by simple, respectful communication.

We love you, and although we may not hug and kiss you the way Westerners do with their children, we would give our lives for you (as Jesus did for us). By God’s grace, we are able to become parents who honor God.

3) Do not question my authority. I know that God placed me over you as your guardian, and even though you are growing older, I am a bit more experienced and wiser. I have reasons why that you may or may not understand. Do not choose to do things just because your peers give you advice to do so.

In the meantime, please understand how much I love you – I show it in different ways than American culture. And to quote you, “it’s not wrong, it’s just different.”

not expect you to be perfect, but I do desire you to be a multi-cultural Christian child. This means you are “set apart” in several ways. To be holy for God and to be a model of our culture to this American society. It is a high calling, but it is one I also face on a daily basis.

6) You are my legacy; please make me proud of you as best as you are able.

This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun or be silly sometimes. But, we also ask you to be serious about life and academics. I realize it isn’t easy for you to grow up here and not be “truly American.” But the uniqueness of your situation is true of many Americans – this is a land of a melting pot of many cultures – embrace who you are and who we are.

Like you, I am learning how to live in this melt-

Please understand my adherence to strict

4) Do as I say, not as I do. I am not perfect, but I want you to strive to be.

5) Am I really a Tiger parent? I would like not to be, but Asian ways die hard.

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My parents never let me speak back to them.

The fact that we have conversations, although they may be arguments, means already I have come a long way. I want to be a good parent, but my definition may not be yours. Please be patient with me – the manual for good parenting is not easy to find. American parenting and Asian parenting are different. I am trying to navigate my way in this foreign culture. I know it is not easy for our family as we strive to find the right balance between these two cultures.

I am proud of you. Please know that. It is not easy to speak in a complimentary tone to show my pride implying arrogance… I was not taught that way. Love, feelings, pride – these are things that parents do not show.

It is the way I was raised. I may be able to change, but it will take a long time.

1) Even though I don’t say “I love you,” I show it by providing everything for you, giving you gifts and making sure your financial future is secure by pushing you academically.

2) Even though I can’t say “I’m sorry,” I am – please don’t ask me to say what it is hard to say.

rules about academics is to give you a more comfortable life in the long run. Hard work will not hurt you.

Deuteronomy 6:2“so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.”

Colossians 3:20 “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”

(New International Version) Evelyn Eng is an American born Christian Asian with adult children. She is in a unique position to share about Asian American children (parents) and what they wish their parents (children) could understand.

She blogs at christianasianmom.wordpress.com.

You may share your thoughts there or email her at christianasianmom(at)gmail(dot)com.

This is a collection of opinions from A sian American children, youth and young adults, not necessarily the personal views of the author from her own childhood.

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Community 社區

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Asia Trend with Walgreens Market Vice President Marlin Hutchens

Orlando Taiko Dojo City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer hosts the Awakening Lion ceremony with Wah Lum Temple Demo Team

Emcees: UCF Mr. ASA 2012 David Galindo and Miss ASA 2012 Melanie Liu

Asia Trend Magazine Asian Cultural EXPO rocks the 5th Annual

Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival  By Asia Trend C.K. Lau, John Chung, Michael Weis, Stephen Lau, at Downtown Disney Marty Fries, Lewis Lin, Henry Ton, and BounSung

Eleven performing groups representing China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam, three audience participating workshops and eight exhibitors made up a 4-hour Asian Cultural EXPO on October 20th at Orlando “Walgreen’s Strategy is to help people Get Well, Stay Well and Live Well”. Dragon Boat certainly accomplishes all of these. Bring people of all ages together to work in harmony on the boat is good for body, mind a soul.

There is no doubt that the ancient Asian Culture understood this when they created this sport and the Dragon Boat Festival at Disney helps bring it alive today. This event continues to grow every year as more and more people are exposed to the benefits. This is the kind of event we want our community to be known for and is great for total health” said Marlin Hutchens, Market Vice President at Walgreens.

The event, organized by Great White North and sponsored by Walgreens, attracted 76 teams from local corporations, around the state of Florida and East Coast. A first time

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Downtown Disney. This expo is the vision of GWN Dragon Boat, Orlando Health Foundation, the title sponsor Walgreens and Asia Trend Inc. of bringing the community together to celebrate the beauty of diversity.

ever night race on Friday alone attracted more than 40 racing teams. “The Asia Trend Cultural Village played a large role in promoting the beauty of the Asian culture. A highlight of the Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, the Village brought life to a bustling Expo Area which hosted thousands of paddlers and spectators throughout the two day event,” said Aaron Soroka, the Chief Operating Officer of GWN Dragon Boat.

Asia Trend Asian Cultural EXPO would not be possible without the sponsors, performers and volunteers - REACH of Central Florida and Youth Enrichment and Senior Services.

“Of course, the most encouraging part is to see all the audiences who come out to support the EXPO,” said Shally Wong, the EXPO’s organizer.

Sponsors and Exhibitors: Asian American

Chamber of Commerce, Florida College of Integrative Medicine, IACE Travel and New Times Culture and Education Center (Shen Yun), BelaDonna handicraft.

Performing Group: Wah Lum Temple Demo Team, Central Florida Chinese American Youth Association, Chinese American Association of Central Florida, Filipino Student Association Dance Troupe of UCF, Hsin Yung I-Chuan School of Tai Chi, Korean Student Association UCF, Orlando Taiko Dojo, REACH of Central Florida, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, Vovinam Martial Arts and Y.E.S.S. – Youth Enrichment and Senior Services.

Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday October 19, 2013 at Downtown Disney West Side.

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Sport

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City of Orlando Magic Dragon II

Women Playing for T.I.M.E. Breast Cancer Survivor Ceremony

City of Orlando Magic Dragon II captain Shannon Gridley awarded the Asia Trend Public Service Cup Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Rebecca Sutton on behalf of the City of Orlando, as the top fundraiser presents a donation check of $30,500 to Sherrie Sitarik, Orlando Health and Andrea Eliscu, Women Playing For T.I.M.E.

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Roy Wang and Peter Lau from Youth Enrichment and Senior Services demonstrate the Art of Chinese Calligraphy to raise fund for a senior service center

“How to make Origami” by Izumi Sakurada

Tai chi Demonstration by Sifu Sam Winters Vovinam Martial Arts

Magic Act by REACH of Central Florida BelaDonna handicraft Leathernecks

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Entertainment

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The TOP AWARD at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival: Robert W. Kurrus Jr. Humanitarian Award! The award is in honor of Robert W. Kurrus Jr., a dear friend of the festival who died in a tragic plane crash this year. A great humanitarian and supporter of independent film.

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“Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer”

Phenomenon Continues PUI CHAN: KUNG FU PIONEER has swept all the awards at every film festival it entered including Documentary Audience Choice at Boston Asian American Film Festival, 2012 Winner Best Documentary at Central Florida Film Festival, 2012 Finalist Best Florida Project at Central Florida Film Festival, 2012 Winner Audience Choice Award at Central Florida Film Festival, 2012 Most Inspiring at Orlando Film Festival, 2012 Humanitarian Award—Jury Prize at Melbourne Film Festival.

The documentary is a biography on a martial arts legend, Wah Lum Kung Fu Grandmaster Pui Chan, who overcame the challenges to achieve the American dream. The value of hard work and perseverance through kung fu training determined Mater Chan’s path to success. Grandmaster Pui Chan is recognized as one of the pioneers for bringing traditional kung fu to America and accepting students re-

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gardless of race.

First time director, Mimi Chan, Pui’s daughter is best known for being the model and martial arts video reference for Disney’s Mulan.

Mimi is overwhelmed by the positive feedback and reception to the film. “As a first time filmmaker, and an Asian American female director, it is a real honor to be selected to screen in these film festivals; and to win awards has been unbelievable. I feel so proud that I am able to honor my father’s legacy and share his inspirational story with the world,” said Mimi Chan.

Every film screening was filled with passionate audiences who laughed, cried, and cheered during the film. Mimi added, “the best part of this experience has been to see how happy my parents are, and knowing they are proud of the project and the positivity that is being shared through my film. I am so appre-

ciative of everyone who has helped me and supported this project. Thank you to all of our fans and supporters!”

More screenings are on the way including Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival at Muvico Pompano 18, Pompano Beach - Nov 10, 2012, 6pm Daytona Beach Film Festival at The City Island Ballroom – DBBR, 110 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach - Nov 10, 2012, 12pm docMIAMI Film Festival at the Nova Southeastern University, Auditorium 2 - Dec 7, 2012, 1:40pm Museum of Moving Image at 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street) Astoria, NY 11106 - Feb 23, 2013, 3pm Check the website at http://www. puichan.com or follow www.facebook.com/ PuiChanKungFu-Pioneer.

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“A Cappella, fusion East and West” at Cypress Creek High School

Overseas Chinese Affairs Council specially arranged the “Voxplay Band”, a contemporary A Cappella group to celebrate the 101st Double Tenth National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) with the overseas Chinese in the United States and Canada. The band has performed repertoire in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and English that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Few hundred audiences packed the auditorium of Cypress Creek High School, as one of their many stops. All audiences were amused by their creative skill, inspired melody and outstanding performing techniques. Music can really knock down the wall of language barrier and bring everyone together.  By Asia Trend

C.K. Lau Celebrating the 101st Double Tenth National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Monica Cheng (2nd Lt) and the supporters from Tampa

Susan Storch (middle), the principal of Cypress Creek High School receives appreciation gift for hosting the concert. Principal Storch is glad to help the cultural exchange.

Taiwanese Community leaders all over Florida gather to celebrate the Double Tenth National Day with Director General Ray Mou (middle).

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Dozens of professionals from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and the Indian-American Chamber of Commerce gathered October 11 for a Joint Chamber Business After Hours to network, swap stories and enjoy some delicious Indian food.

Kannan Srinivasan, President and Chief Project Officer at Global KTech Inc, who is on the board of directors of the Asian American Cham-

ber of Commerce was instrumental in bringing the two Chambers together.

“The Asian Chamber has been looking for the right time all year to do an event with our fellow Indian-American Chamber to bring our members together to network and cross promote business,” said Kannan. “October was the perfect time and this was a great opportunity to kick off a festive fall season packed with galas and many

other events for both groups.”

The setting was the banquet room of Aroma Indian Cuisine on West Lake Mary Boulevard in Lake Mary. Earlier this year, the restaurant was a featured food sponsor at the Asian Pacific Heritage Month of May signature AACC event held each May at Orlando City Hall.

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Besides the sponsoring organizations, the Indian American Chamber of Commerce board of director leaders Beena Parikh, Tino Patel, Varesh Patel and Shobana Daniell took the lead in organizing the program and welcoming AACC members.

“Every year we participate in Tri-Chamber events with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orlando and the African American Chamber,”

said AACC President Gail Rayos. ”As the oldest organization among Central Florida’s various Asian American communities, events like the October BAH with the Indian-American Chamber are just as important.”

“The Asian Chamber mission calls for our organization to act as a gateway and bridge between other chambers and business agencies and our local Asian and Asian American entities,” she said.

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Asia Trend Magazine would like to congratulate this year’s recipients of Asian American Chamber of Commerce 2012 Golden Dragon Awards to recognize the outstanding leadership, initiative and contributions to Central Florida.

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The complete details of the event with excellent performances will be featured in the upcoming December issue. Congratulations to AACC for another inspiring night. Asia Trend Magazine is a proud media sponsor of AACC.

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The Vietnamese American Student Association at UCF presents their annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival also known as Tết Trung Thu. As second generation Vietnamese Americans, they are proud to highlight their culture and strive to keep their traditions alive. This event like many others they host, serves as a celebration of their heritage.

What is Tết Trung Thu? Tết Trung Thu, as it is known in Vietnam, or the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival as we refer to it in America, is a wonderful, ancient festival that revolves around children.

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It is said that originally, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival came about as a way for parents to make up for lost time with their children after harvest season. The harvest was done by September, (August in the Lunar calendar) and the parents were anxious to spend time with their children and do something special with them, as well as celebrate the harvest, after spending much time working hard and away from the family. It was held under the full moon, which represents fullness and prosperity of life.

Tết Trung Thu is very much like a combina-

tion of our Halloween and Thanksgiving. Children parade on the streets, while singing and carrying colorful lanterns of different sizes. Some of the popular shapes include fishes, stars, butterflies and a lantern that spins when a candle is inserted, representing the earth circling the sun.

Today, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, as well as encouraging affection for children, promotes education, poetry, dance and arts and crafts.

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Tampa Bay Asian Basketball Tournament On October 14, 2012, former President of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay Florida, Robert Chen, held the first ”Tampa Bay Asian Basketball Tournament” at the recreation center of the University of South Florida. We invited numerous players who have the same passion about basketball to come and participant in the tournament. There were four teams that attended this event: University of Florida from

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Gainesville, R.O.C. Veterans Association from Orlando, University of South Florida from Tampa, and T.B.A. from Miami. We also came together in Tampa to celebrate R.O.C. Taiwan’s National Holiday, the Double Ten, by this opportunity.

After the intense competition between each team, the first place went to the R.O.C. Veterans Association in Orlando, the second place went to the University of South Florida, and the third place

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伊豆－反射炉ビヤ 「大吟醸政子」「頼朝」ビール  By Teri Mitchell place is now called Odaiba. The furnace towers are still there, as a peculiar tourist attraction. This later became the site of KurayaNarusawa, a sake brewery. In recent years, a beer brewery has also been operating.

Daiginjo Masako, a light, golden ale that is an original of sorts made with sake yeast and Yoritomo, a dark beer made with several varieties of roasted malt.

KurayaNarusawa, the brewer of Hansharo Beer, is located in the City of Izu no Kuni on Izu Peninsula, whose outdoor activities are countless. Izu is widely known for “Onsen” (hot springs) and good seafood on the ocean side.

If you have a chance to explore Izu, do not miss your chance to visit this cute brewery!

(Photos from www.kuraya-narusawa.com)

There was a Shogun called Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝 and his wife Masako 政子 in the 12th century. Yoritomo established the Kamakura Bakufu (Shogunate) 鎌倉幕府 in Kamakura (in Kanagawa Prefecture) in 1192.That was the early age of Samurai rule.

The political context and historical background caused Yoritomo to spend his childhood in Izu no Kuni where Masako was from, and they were destined to meet…..

Reflected from this episode, KurayaNarusawa 蔵屋鳴沢 which is known for Hansharo Beer 反射炉ビヤ in the City of Izunokuni 伊豆の国市 (in Shizuoka Prefecture) is producing “Daiginjo Masako” and “Yoritomo” Beer.

Hansharo Beer was named after the iron furnaces where huge cannons were forged in the mid-1800s. The cannons were shipped to a spot on Tokyo Bay where they were mounted to blast away at unwanted ships. That

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Eighth Experience Asia Festival The eighth annual Tallahassee Asian Festival, Experience Asia 2012, hosted by Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (www.asiantlh.org |ACT) was held on Saturday, October 06, 2012 between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM at Lewis and Bloxham Parks in downtown Tallahassee. The free event, scheduled during a Saturday without a home football (college) game was open to public. The Festival which attracted over 16,000 people this year featured truly international performers from

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 By Thayumanasamy Somasundaram

Taiwan, China, and Japan. One of the main objectives of the Asian Coalition is to increase the awareness and appreciation of the diverse Asian culture and heritage among local public through cultural performances, demonstrations, and information booths. Hosting Experience Asia Festival annually allows us to achieve this objective. In addition to the cultural benefits, the Festival also featured well over 80 small-business vendors of food, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, business ser-

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vices, human services, and others. This allows Asian Coalition to reach out to local vendors and help them expand their customer base and become more involved with community events. The Experience Asia is the largest Asian gathering in the Big Bend area and it has established itself as “The Asian Festival of Big Bend”.

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performers, there were local entertainment groups representing India, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Hawaii & Tahiti, Bali, Thailand, and Japan.

There were scores of food, fashion, arts and crafts, and service vendors selling tasty Asian cuisines, beautiful jewelry, colorful clothing, and other items. There were fun filled activities for children, young adults, and college students.

prehend. The admission to the event is free and it is open to the community at large. In fact, ACT welcomes the whole family to participate and enjoy the daylong event. This year’s Festival turned out to be another impeccable event. The early October climate was perfect. The Youth Folk Sport Troupe from Keelung, Taiwan enthralled the audience with their acrobatic skills. The Japanese Matsuriza Taiko Drummers from Orlando, FL captivated and mesmerized the audience with their precision and synchronized drumming sprinkled with occasional comical actions. The Chinese martial arts group performed to the delight of the audience. Mr. Hayato Nakamura, Consul from Japanese Consulate in Miami addressed the crowd expressing his support and enthusiasm about the annual event. Due to the addition of three featured performers, the entertainment and demonstrations stages saw non-stop action throughout the day. In addition to the out-town

Asian Coalition of Tallahassee will continue the annual tradition of Experience Asia Festival and has already started the plans for next year’s event. So, if you like to be involved with ACT, please visit www.asiantlh. org or contact Clyde Diao at cldiao2@gmail.com or Thayumanasamy Somasundaram at somabhanu@gmail.com or Aurora Hansen at auroratorreshansen@gmail.com.

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BLIA-YAD-Orlando members Sarah Wu (left) and William Mathews (right) present Cheney Elementary principal, Tracey Gibson (center), with the school supply donations their group gathered at their recent School Supplies Drive at Guang Ming Temple.

BLIA-YAD-Orlando School Supplies Drive Congratulations to Cheney Elementary in Orlando! They are the recipients of BLIA-YADOrlando’s School Supplies Drive.

ends meet. So with the new school year upon us, they took action to help the students at Cheney Elementary who are in need of school supplies.

BLIA-YAD-Orlando is the Young Adult Division subchapter of Buddha’s Light International Association from Guang Ming Temple in Orlando.

Their goals are to reach out and address the needs of the community at large, to develop leadership ability among their members, and to strive to enhance the value of life based on the principals of their Buddhist faith.

Over the course of two weeks, the members of BLIA-YAD Orlando asked Guang Ming Temple members for donations, and they received an overwhelming response. Everything from spiral notebooks and copy paper to erasers and markers came pouring in, and they were quite pleased with the amount of generosity shown.

They realize that in these tough economic times many more families are struggling to make

Cheney Elementary principal, Tracey Gibson, was on hand to accept the donations on Tuesday, and she expressed her gratitude for the greatly

needed supplies. “They will certainly go to good use, and please keep us in mind for future donation drives!” adding that each holiday season they put together food baskets for a number their students’ families that are in need.

“It’s a good feeling to know that students attending Cheney Elementary, whose families cannot afford to purchase school supplies, will be provided for,” said Sarah Wu, a BLIA-YAD Orlando member.

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407-352-8635

8463 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando ________________________________________

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727-821-9999

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407-898-6858

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813-661-8862

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813-254-2041

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954-747-7740

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954-748-5971

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954-943-9586

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954-748-5958

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305-220-2838

10101 Sunset Strip Sunrise, FL ________________________________________ 8356 SW 40th St., Suite D-I, Miami, FL ________________________________________

South Garden Chinese restaurant 305-274-9099 10855 S.W. 72nd Street, Miami ________________________________________

Thuy Cafe

727-521-6406

255 NE 167th St, Miami, FL 33162 305-654-9646 9501 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173 305-595-9678 ________________________________________

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3680 Avalon Park East Blvd, Orlando 407-282-8488 1000 West State Road 434, Longwood 407-331-0000 2189 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka 407-889-9999 ________________________________________

1106 E Fowler Ave. Tampa

813-866-8569

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7460 Universal Blvd. Orlando ________________________________________

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5079 Edgewater Dr. Orlando refer to P.14 for more details ________________________________________

813-930-0470

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151 S Orange Ave. Orlando 407-999-8989 7335 W. Sand Lake Rd. Orlando 407-352-2277 3841 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville 352-224-5123 ________________________________________

ASIAN GROCERIES Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart 407-295-4077

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945 West State Road 436 Altamonte Springs www.koywan.com ________________________________________

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5944 34th St N #37 St. Petersburg

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1155 W. State Road 434 Longwood, FL 32750 www.koreahouseorlando.com‎ ________________________________________

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VIETNAMESE Golden Phoenix 813-932-9285

Oriental Square Market and Emporium 954-340-8828 P K Oriental Mart

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant

305-221-8104

Maryann Bakery

305-945-0333

Chung Hing Oriental Mart

305-947-6038

2404 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL ________________________________________

1284 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, FL ________________________________________ 1855 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL

Sarasota Locations Vung Tau Oriental Market

1333 N Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-2552

8199 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa www.goldenphoenixtampa.com ________________________________________

Little Saigon

407-423-8539

Lạc Việt Bistro

407-228-4000

Phở 88 Noodle

407-897-3488

Phở Vinh Restaurant

407-228-0043

Phở Quyen Cuisine

813-632-3444

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The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program established in 1999, is funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. The goal of GMS is to educate “Leaders for America’s Future”™ by providing eligible students with the opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in the discipline of their choice and continue through a doctoral degree in seven GMS funded fields.

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Who’s eligible? Students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students Hosted by REACH of Central Florida http://www.reachocf.org/ For questions, please email Frank Lau at reachocf@gmail.com

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The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program Nov 24 (Sat) at Downtown Orlando Library – 3/F Albertson Room, 11:00 am – noon. Are you interested and want to know more? Come to a GMS Information Session! Presented by GMS Ambassador, Hans Lau GMS Scholar 2012 and sponsored by REACH of Central Florida. RSVP: 407.835.7481 or Email Frank Lau at reachocf@gmail.com for questions.

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Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year 2013 Feb 10 (Sun) 11am – 4pm at Mills 50 - 634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803. Free Admission.

Mills 50 – Orlando Mainstreet District, REACH of Central Florida (Recognizing Educating Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) organize the Central Florida local community Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival on February 10th, 2013 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 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 4-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.

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