asia trend magazine - nov 2008

• South Florida Dragon Boat Festival• Indian Rocket Blasts Off to the Moon• Opportunity Conference 2008• Central Florida Small Business Summit• Taste of Asia• Asian Businesses New in Town• Venerable Master Hsing Yun article• Feng Shui Taboo• “Atsuhime”NHK Taiga Drama• The Feast Day Celebration• Local Events and Activities

The Visual Guide to Seoul, the“Seoul”of Asia

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ContentsASIA NEWS

05 IndianRocketBlastsOfftotheMoon26 WeddingCeremonyinBird’sNestASIA TALKS

08 EricMcLeodMeetsaChineseLeprechaun10 PRO’SFILE18 TheDr.(Kay)PicartShowHitsOveraMillion Listeners,NationallyandInternationallyASIA TRAVEL

12 TheVisualGuidetoSeoul,the“Seoul”ofAsiaASIA CULTURE

16 YouthThink-TimeManagement17 VenerableMasterHsingYunarticleASIA KITCHEN

20 RestaurantsGuide21 MakeaChinese-StyleTurkeyWithHoisinSauce27 TasteofAsiaFENG SHUI

15 FengShuiTabooASIA TREND

19 GoogleGoesMobile!26 “Atsuhime”-NHKTaigaDrama36 LifeinStyleASIA HEALTH

20 FacingTheFearofLosingYourJobASIA BUSINESS

28 OpportunityConference2008inOrlando30 BusinessesAfterHours32 HighlightsfromtheCentralFlorida SmallBusinessSummit34 AsianBusinessesNewinTownCOMMUNITY NEWS

06 SouthFloridaDragonBoatFestival22 TheFeastDayCelebrationof SanLorenzoRuizdeManila38 SPIFFS—2nd Annual Asian Pacific RimFestival200840 WinterGardenMusicFest200842 DoingsomethingtohelpEVENTS HIGHLIGHT

29 NIghtwiththeOrlandoMagic41 CentralFlorida’sJobFair46 WorldCultureDanceCompetition47 JapanFestival2008

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This month, we take flight to the city of Seoul in Korea, and highlight the magnificence of Asia’s land of the morning calm. In events, we got the most comprehen-sive coverage of the 2nd Annual Asian Pacific Rim Festival in Saint Petersburg and the Sixth Annual Dragon Bost Festival in Miami, showcasing the diversity, talent and culture of Asian Americans in your region!

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India’s first space mission beyond Earth orbit was launched successfully Oct 22 (Lo-cal Time) when an upgraded version of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) placed the Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiter into an elliptical transfer orbit, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced.

“It is a historic moment as far as India is concerned. We have started our journey to the moon and the first leg of the journey has gone perfectly well,” an ecstatic Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair said soon after the indigenously built rocket PSLV C-11 blasted off from the spaceport here in cloudy but rainless weather.

Chandrayaan 1, which means “moon craft 1,” will spend two years in lunar orbit, ana-lyzing moon dust and looking for chemicals including helium 3, which is used in nuclear fusion, according to Reuters. It’s carrying 11 payloads, including a moon impact probe that will demonstrate the technology needed to land the rover.

The mission also could boost India’s competitiveness with China, which sent an un-manned rocket into lunar orbit last year and conducted its first spacewalk three weeks ago. Like India, China plans to land an unmanned rover on the moon in 2012 that will study soil and rock.

“China has gone earlier, but today we are trying to catch them, catch that gap, bridge the gap,” said Bhaskar Narayan, a director at the Indian space agency, according to Reuters.

The U.S. will retire its shuttle in 2010, and it will be at least 2015 before its new Orion spacecraft is ready for the cosmos. It plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2020—the same year the Chinese expect to arrive.

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South Florida Dragon Boat Festival

More than 30 teams of paddlers participated in the South Florida Dragon Boat Festival this year at Haulover Park . The festival is no stranger to most residents there as Miami Dragon Boat Festival is becoming a popular cultural event.

Besides professional dragon boat races, the festival includes cultural performances, Asian marketplace, cultural foods, business exhibitions and raffles. It brings the South Florida community together for a cultural experience that can promote harmony and unity among people for all ages, ethnicities and background. It is definitely an event for everyone.

South Florida Dragon Boat Festival is organized by The “United Chinese Association of Florida” (UCAF) – a 501(c)3 not-for-profit community-based organization founded in 2003. UCAF’s mission is to enhance the har-mony of this diverse society, through the sponsorship of social, cultural and educational activities. Membership for the United Chinese Association of Florida is open to everybody and every ethnicity.

UCAF Contact InformationMailing address: P.O. Box 669086 Miami , FL 33166Phone: 305-345-8489 Fax: 305-262-0766Visit www.miamidragonboat.com for more information

Pouring rain did not keep crowds away from the sixth Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival

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By Beryl Hall BrayEric McLeod MeetsaChinese Leprechaun

The day was really much like any other in the life of a highly successful Holly-wood executive producer and that of a dedicated and talented actor, Linda Wang. While the producer, Eric McLeod had a new production coming together, the phone rang in the actor’s apartment. Her heart heard a call to audition for the role she’d been working hard to get and her ears heard a call to translate the Chinese Mandarin script lines for a film.

Previously, Linda accepted a date with an old friend that looks like a super hero. Knowing he liked the outlandish clothing worn by the women in Sex in the City, she went out and purchased a vintage lime-green (that would frighten Superman) coat and three-inch heels in a matching green. The next morning she looked in the mirror for a last glance, realized that the green was, uh, alive. Knowing she has no time to change between her appointment at the studios and her luncheon, and visualizing the affect it would have on her friend, good sense took a backseat and Linda entered the real world dressed as a Chinese Leprechaun. She drew on the confidence that sustains her acting career, spun on her heel, her hair flowed like one of her Pantene commercials, and she was out the door.

Proving the mind can’t focus on two things at once and come up

with solid, reasonable conclusions; Linda and her coat entered the Studio waiting room to

find only men in business suits -- with brief cases. Her black vintage purse was the

most conservative thing she had go-ing at this point.

Meanwhile, Mr. McLeod interviewed one Brooks

Brother suit after an-other until there

was only Ms. Wang left. Not mentally

prepared to usher in a Chinese leprechaun, even if she

was pretty and very smart, his face registered confusion as the shimmering green coat rose from the chair and walked toward him. He invited the wearer of the coat to sit down. As she lowered herself in the chair

and met his gaze, she was sure her immediate conclusion upon entering the waiting room was correct--her decision to

wear the lime-green was unfortunate, to say the least.

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about a young boy that became a drug lord, based on a true story, from World War II times. He thought she had inside information about the untitled movie.

Her impressive answers competed with the volume of a loud speaker that simply wouldn’t shut up--her very green outfit, with equal-ly loud accents of orange. The interview ended and remembering her prior arrangement she left with wings on her feet. Unbeknownst to her, she unwittingly left Mr. McLeod with a vision of her skipping and la-la-la-ing on her three-inch heels. Too late, she spotted him through a tinted window, looking at her with bulging eyes and open mouth that portrayed his disbelief.

I implored Linda to model the coat; the shoes are long-gone. She assured me that she wished she had never worn the coat and would never wear it again. She was adamant and wished she hadn’t worn it in the first place. Nevertheless, she recanted when I assured her it was a plus for her career; I mean, how many “Made in Taiwan, Raised in the USA” Chinese actors can carry off the role of a leprechaun so convincingly? But, back to our story.

Later as Linda uncomfortably mentally revisited her time with Mr. McLeod; she realized she had obscured any reason to put trust in her knowledge, abilities, and sketch-comedy (SNL, Conan O’Brien, and the Tonight Show) experience. So, she contacted an old friend from New York, a rare book collector, and asked him to locate the books she read in her youth. He found the books and she sent them to Mr. McLeod, five in all, each with an appropriate note.

A few months later she received a call to do the Chinese script lines

and report to the Studios as the On Set Chinese Script Translator for Ben Stiller and Dialogue Coach for all the actors that had Chinese lines for Tropic Thunder. A film with Eric McLeod as the Producer, and an all-star cast including the multi-talented Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Jr., Nick Nolte... a 90 plus million dollar film! She quickly realized that the opportunities to study Ben Stiller’s gift for detail and learn from the great actors (which helped diminish her disappointment that this wasn’t an acting gig), was well worth her time and lime-green coat embarrassment. Looking from the inside out, she knew she had a part in the making of a blockbuster...working up another rung on her ladder of success.

Linda coached all the actors during the ADR session. She was im-pressed with how hard they worked and how well they did. She spoke admiringly of Robert Downey, Jr. and his musical ear that allowed him to quite capably follow her lead as she helped him speak Mandarin...with a thick African-American accent. Hey! Job well done! Tropic Thun-der is a comedy.

As I listened to Linda describe the genius of the writers, the actors’ talents, comedic timing, etc., it was easy to agree with the masses steadily filling the theatres; Tropic Thunder is a must-see movie. You’ll appreciate the efforts of everyone involved--even the Chinese lepre-chaun (with her image burned in the mind of Eric McLeod) -- making sure the film conveys authenticity, making sure the film is a smash hit action-film parody!

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The Visual Guide to Seoul, the“Seoul”ofAsiaBy Winfield Huang

◄Gyeongbokgung Palace:This is inside of Gyeongbok-

gung Palace, the largest and main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Pic-tured above is Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall of the king. This two tiered building was where the King would conduct all of his national affairs. There is a courtyard sur-rounding the hall and a long path-way leading from the front gate to the throne hall. Along the edge of the pathway, all of the king’s ad-visors would sit. His most trusted advisors would be sitting closest to Geunjeongjeon.◄Inside the throne hall:

This is the side of Geunjeongjeon. The king would sit on the throw in the middle while surrounded by the royal court. The color scheme and architecture of this palace is common throughout all the Joseon dynasty palaces. Notice the picture behind the king’s throne. You will see this picture behind every throne in every palace.

▲Nighttime in Hongdae: This is in the bustling area of Hongdae, an

area full of life during anytime of the day. Being located near Hongik University, this area is home to many of Seoul’s clubs and bars. In fact, there’s a day every month where you can access most of Hongdae’s clubs w/ just one ticket. That day is called Hongdae Club Day. Other than that, there are also many local cafes, karaoke bars, and food es-tablishments to keep anyone up for an entire night. One thing I learned about Seoul is that it NEVER sleeps. It’s a sign that Seoul is a city full of youth and life. A lot of people just come to Hongdae to hang out and lounge in the open areas like this one in the picture.

◄Subway system:Seoul’s main methods of trans-

portation involve buses, taxis, and subway trains. By far, the easiest method of transport for a foreigner in Seoul is the subway system. Navigation through the subway is very simple. All of the lines are col-or coded and almost all of the signs have English (the English is even bigger than the Korean lettering!). It may take more time since it’s the subway, but at least you will know where you are going! *Tip: There’s a subway card you can get that will discount all of your subway fares by 10% instead of having to buy ticket after ticket. You just need to pay for a deposit on this card and it’s yours. It’s even refillable!

The land of the morning calm is what some people describe it as. What place could I be talking about? I’m referring to Korea! I had a chance to visit Seoul, South Korea for a week and would like to share my experiences and notes in a foreigner’s perspective. Knowing noth-ing of the Korean language, it was quite the journey. This is the visual guide to Seoul, the “Seoul” of Asia.

►Hyangwonjeong & Geoncheonggung:Geoncheonggung Palace was built to the north

of the beautiful pond of Hyangwonjeong. It served as a separate palace for King Gojong and his con-sort. Yes, it is a palace within a palace. Also, it was here that Empress Myeongseong was assassinated by the Japanese in 1895.


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▲▲Insadong cultural district: This sculpture lies in the front of Insadong, Seoul’s officially designated

cultural district. This area many small accessory shops, fashion boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Just about any type of art or craft can be found here. It’s a trinket heaven for gift shoppers. Many trendy cafes featured in vari-ous Korean movies and dramas are also located in Itaewon. Ever wonder where the restaurant that the guy and girl in My Sassy Girl dressed up as students was? Itaewon!

▼Jogyesa temple: Jogyesa temple is the largest Buddhist temple inside Seoul.

Here, you can follow tradition of lighting a candle and walking around a seven-story pagoda to make a wish. This is also the headquarters Jogye Buddhism, the largest in Korea. It empha-sizes zen-style meditation and study of Buddhist scriptures to attain enlightenment.

▲Local bakeries: One thing you will notice while traveling in

Seoul is that there are many bakeries. This is inside one of the popular bakeries in Insadong. Korea loves baked goods and is popular as gifts to friends. The ice cream like dessert in the back is called patbingsu. This dessert is really popular during the hot summer months. There are many types, but all contain shaved ice on the bottom w/ various toppings on top of the ice (I ate this constantly, while I was in Seoul).


Master Kerby Kuek has been practicing Feng Shui and life reading for more than 10 years. His areas of expertise include Chinese astrology, name analysis, face reading, as well as I-Ching. Kuek strongly believes that Chinese Metaphysics is nothing superstition: It is a combination of formulae, experiences and common sense, whereby a trained master can skillfully integrate it into your daily life and thus help you to achieve your personal and financial goals. Email: [email protected]

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Feng Shui Taboo

1.Mirror in bedroom causes bad relationship.This is not true at all. The only thing that might cause you is a headache. Try this on for size, imagine you wake up in the middle of the night without a light on and see yourself in the mirror, you might scare yourself off!

2.The toilet should not be located in the center.Can’t seem to put into logic as the ancient Chinese will never have their toilets anywhere else except outside main building. The only rational is the hygienic part, but as long as you keep your toilet clean and constantly close your toilet door things should be in order.

3.Number 4 is bad and number 3 is good.The Chinese main language is Mandarin while most popular dia-lect is Cantonese and therefore is only logic to have beliefs about the phonetic meanings of certain numbers. 4 sounded like ‘dead’ while 3 sounded like ‘alive’. Surprising the reverse is true in Feng Shui flying star numbers where the 4-star is good for a academic excellent while 3-star in associated with ‘grievances’. Let’s not blame your luck when you live in 4th, 14th etc floor. Just keep in mind that 4 will enhance your intellectual capability.

4.T-Junction brings bad luck for business.The energies create in such area cer-tainly indulge some uncertainly but never assume such energies are bad. Certain busy places in cosmopolitan like New York, Hong Kong and London to name a few whereby such settings bring in for-tunes. Never assume things, just think logic will help your Feng Shui adventure a more meaning one.

5.Fish Tank represents WealthIt is a common practice to place a fish tank in the wealth sector and therefore created the confusion that fish tank equals wealth. This is taken for granted by many. Is it the fish tank? The fish? Or the water that created the magic touch? The answer to my best knowledge: It is the move-ment created by the fish in-side the water that matters. The movement of fish or any object in the wealth sector ignites the subtle fortune energies and thus brings in the kind energies into your family.

�.Red color is auspicious at all occasionsTraditionally, red is acronym with auspicious and celebration in Chinese culture. Nevertheless please keep in mind that red is strong fire and it is a strong Yang energy, therefore one should not take for granted that red is auspicious for all occasions, espe-cially come to main door or your bedroom color. Certain people should avoid using red color, for those born in hot summer should not use this color either.

7.Black is Inauspicious Color at all occasionsThis is also a traditional belief that black brings bad luck in an-cient Chinese culture. Certain people will find black color bring kind energies to them-for those who born in hot summer will find water element brings such energies to them, this is because black color is water element. Only those born in cool winter will find this inauspicious to them.

8.Graveyard at vicinity will bring bad luckTraditionally, ancient Chinese or even today Chinese place great emphasis on the Yin Feng Shui whereby their ancestor grave-yard is treated as most critical factor that will determine the fame and fortunes of the young ones. As such, such area should be good Feng Shui to begin with. At the same token, since such area carry too much yin energies as well as psychological impact on the living beings to live close to graveyard, most people will avoid living close to such area. Should your apartment or house near such area, as long as you feel good about it, you should stay there.


Facing The Fear of Losing Your Job

Nowadays, all most everybody worries about what will happen in the future in regards to their job. The prospect of not knowing if you will be downsized can be very stressful. As a result, here is a list of tech-niques and suggestions on how to manage the fear of losing your job.

The first step is to get into the habit of always updating your skills just in case something would happen. Learning how to use a computer or learning how to use the latest software are ways to keep abreast in the market. Continuous education in your field of work will also help you. If for some reason you do lose your job, having the proper skills will reduce the fear of being unemployed.

Stay active in your current job. Communication with your employer and coworkers is very important. If you commu-nicate with your boss and coworkers, you should have a general idea on how safe your job is. Know-ing where you stand in your company can help pre-dict whether your job is safe. Always keep the lines of communication open in your work environment.

Sometimes we tend to exaggerate when we start to worry. Instead of worrying about what could happen, try to focus on the facts of a certain situ-ation. Do not assume anything and do not focus on your negative thoughts. In addition, try to read something uplifting that will make you feel better.

Take it day by day. Do not worry about what

may happen next week or next month. Things change all the time and it is all most impossible to predict what may or may not happen. Do the best you can today and hope for the best.

Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out of bed in the mornings. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Doing something will get your mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other things.

If you have trouble managing your anxiety of being unemployed, then talking to a counselor can be of some help. Remember that people lose their jobs all the time and they are able to find other jobs. Just do not let your fears and worries get the better of you.

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Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Chris-tianity and Non Resistant Methods” - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persis-tent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/

By Stan Popovich

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What people wish for and seek in their lives varies. They may wish for money, material possessions, fame, fortune, love, human connections, or trust. But how do we properly gain what we seek? The following are some approaches to gaining some things in life:

1. Reading allows us to gain knowledge. The ancients said, “One is never too old to learn.” We cannot possibly learn all the knowledge in the world in one lifetime. Therefore, we must read everyday in order to gain more knowledge. Reading allows us to understand the truth and prepare for the future. Books are sources of wisdom, the catalyst behind human progress, literary treasures for knowing the past and making sense of the present, and vehicles for understanding the standards of behavior in dealing with people and situa-tions. We can enhance our abilities through books, because they give us knowledge.

2. Work allows us to gain experience. In order to succeed, we must not be afraid of difficulties or failure. Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s career as a revolutionary met with no success during the first ten tries. It was only with the eleventh try that he was able to overthrow the decaying dynasty. If we have perseverance in everything we do, we can gain much experience through work. Experiences can be obtained through either failure or success. In failure, we can gain from introspection and improvement, while in success, we can gain from better planning and organization. Therefore, whether it is through success or failure, we can always gain precious experience and skill as long as we work hard.

3. Human connections allow us to gain expediency. When we develop human connec-tions, we gain good relationships with people. There are people who meet obstacles at every step of the way, whereas others find smooth sailing everywhere they go. They are welcomed by everyone they come across. The difference lies in making connections. In our everyday life, a warm smile, a word of praise, a simple act of service, or sincere caring expression for others can bring people much joy, thus promoting harmony in human relationships. It is also the beginning of making a connection with others. When we have positive connections, we are actually gaining expediency and ease in whatever we do. With good human relationships, we will be able to complete our goals much more easily.

4. The Dharma allows us to gain joy. When the Buddha spoke the Dharma, his intention was to explain its meaning so as to bring us happiness. In other words, the purpose of the Buddha’s teachings is to give sentient beings joy. Because the world is filled with suffering due to old age, sickness, death, inequalities between classes, and the conflicts between self and others, the Buddha sought solutions for sentient beings to get rid of suffering and gain joy. He first traced the roots of our suffering to our greed, anger, and delusion, and then taught us the way to eliminate them so that we could realize to our true nature. Through the guidance of his teaching, we can find direction for settling our mind and life, and gain joy through the Dharma.

We should start reading at a young age, and we should also learn how to read people, events, and our physical environment. Even more importantly, we must know how to get along well with people because this will benefit us in our work and career. In reality, study-ing and working are both necessary for living a stable and peaceful life. However, it takes cultivation and realization of the Dharma to raise our spirituality to higher levels.

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The Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart Show, barely two months since its inception via WTAL 1450 AM at Tallahassee, FL, is now being aired, in condensed and excerpted form, by 30 radio stations nationally and internationally. Recent market research, conducted in October, reveals a pattern of aggressive growth: it now has an estimate of over a million listeners monthly, both nationally and internationally. The show, which is current-events based, features nationally and internationally renowned experts or authorities in various areas, such as culture, the arts, science, law, politics, sports and many others.

Guests in September and October have included: 7th Circuit Judge and Law Profes-sor, Richard Posner; Human Rights Lawyer, Terry Coonan; Feminist Philosopher of Science, Sandra Harding; Professor of Literature, N. Katherine Hayles; Professor

The Dr. (Kay) Picart Show HitsOver a Million Listeners, Nationally and Internationally

of Philosophy, John Stuhr; and Candidates for the FL House of Representatives, Peter Boulware and Michelle Vasilinda; maver-ick Criminologist, Professor Lonnie Athens; Director and Professor of the Hugh Downs School of Communication, Bud Goodall; Past President of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, Professor Stephen Prince.

Dan Kiburz, of Phoenix Broadcasting Company, has been in charge of promoting clips of the show nationally and international-ly, and of streaming the show. He remarked that the reason why it has been relatively easy to place clips of the show nationally is because of its uniqueness. The show website is available via:http://thedrcarolinepicartshow.carolinekaypicart.com/For more information, contact:Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart(850) 559 1636 [email protected]

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Bio: Dr. Caroline Joan (“Kay”) S. Picart Caroline Joan (Kay) Picart has been a professor of

Philosophy, Biology, English and Film, across the Philip-pines, South Korea and various parts of the U.S. for 21 years. She is a philosopher and former molecular em-bryologist educated, on competitive scholarships in the Philippines, England and the U.S. She is the author of 12 published and forthcoming singly authored or co-authored books on Film, Philosophy, Autoethnography, and Cul-tural Studies. She has published numerous articles on film criticism, criminology, autoethnography, law, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, feminism and philosophy, philosophy/sociology of science, and phenomenology, as well as more than 80 popular pieces on Philippine art and culture as a columnist in various Korean and U.S. news-papers and magazines. She has presented 87 national and international refereed conference papers; organized 15 national and international refereed conference panels; and delivered 52 national and international invited presen-tations. She has had 61 local and national radio and TV appearances on talks ranging from science and society, popular culture, women’s issues, film, critical theory and cultural studies.

Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Ap-peals, 7th Circuit, and according to the New York Times, one of the “greatest antitrust scholars of the past half-century.”

Professor Sandra Harding, internationally renowned feminist philosopher of science and technology

Terry Coonan, Executive Director, FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights

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Hot off the heels of Google’s Chrome Browser, the first GPhone is going to be released on October 22. Unlike the iphone, Google does not manufacture the phone, it created the OS for the phone. The OS is known as Android. Google is never going to make it’s own Gphone which is smart in a way. They figure why make one phone when peo-ple can choose between thousands that will eventually be made. You don’t have to be tied to any particular phone carrier or phone maker. But for now you are going to be tied to one for this initial release. The phone is made by Taiwanese phone maker HTC and will be available on the Tmobile network. The phone is named the G1 you can get a sneak peak at www.t-mobileg1.com.

The G1 has some unique applications and new ideas. It starts of on a dif-ferent way to lock and unlock you phone. Instead of a password you can create a touch pattern on the screen. Unfortunately it does not have the multitouch function of the iphone so you can pinch or expand pictures with two fingers. That has however made it just as simple to do with one.

Google Maps is included and lets you see the street view of some locations. At street view you can ac-tually rotate the phone around in a panoramic type view. Almost like you are standing on the street and using the phone like a camera. The desktop in Android was created in away that you have limitless space. You can flick your finger left or right to see the space. Or you can swipe up or down, the screen moves like a window shade.

The application is very responsive from program to program as compared to even the newest windows mobile 6.1. This has less to do with the actually hardware and more to do with the light software of Android.

You must first register to Google mail to begin using G1. You are then free to set the phone up with other e-mail providers, but Google’s own comprehensive suite of free tools – online diary, e-mail, photo sharing and so forth – are so well presented in Android that it would be tempting to rely on these over alternatives. They are also free, which is a big advantage over Apple’s rival $99-a-year MobileMe service.

To get online you have a choice of a T-Mobile 3G data connection

or a wi-fi network. The built-in Google Maps software swiftly found our location and displayed it as a conventional 2-D map or an overhead satellite view.

Android’s web browser, based on Google’s new Chrome software. You can navigate through a web page by swiping a finger across the screen in a manner like the iPhone. Unlike its Apple rival, though, An-droid is less elegant than the iPhone’s multi-touch system, but still bet-ter than most mobile browsers. The G1’s photo-browsing application works in a similar way.

Android users are encouraged to create their own applications. These can be uploaded to a special area of the inter-net called Android Market then downloaded to their phone by other users. It’s already offering fast-mov-ing 3-D video games, cooking tutorials and hopefully a full video play back application. ShopSavvy is a program that promises to let you scan the barcode of a product in a shop and then bring up images and

data about the item.

Android Market, however, prom-ises to be there for anyone who wants to develop their own fea-tures or even write them to order for others.

And in a nice touch, as you open the keyboard the screen reformats to landscape instead of portrait. However, G1 users cannot currently sign up for the popular business e-mail services

offered by BlackBerry and Microsoft.

Some of the drawbacks of the phone are the inability to capture video, the camera doesn’t have a flash, and its extremely limited Blue-tooth wireless connectivity. Although it comes with headphones, it only has a mini USB jack. You will have to get an adapter for your 3.5mm head phones.

The G1 has a handy trackball navigation control, a user-replace-able battery (unlike the iPhone, where it is locked into the casing) and a slot for a memory card of up to 8Gb capacity.

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KOREANShin Jung Korean Restaurant 407-895-73451638 E Colonial Dr. Orlando________________________________________Go Hayang Gip Korean Restaurant 407-856-42421400 W Oakridge Rd. Orlando www.gohayanggip.com________________________________________Korean Kitchen 407-295-85221551 Lee Rd. Orlando ________________________________________Seoul Garden Korean Restaurant 407-599-5199511 E. Horatio Ave. Maitland

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The Ministry to the Filipinos invited the Community to share the celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz on September 28th at the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The Ministry to the Filipinos consists of Filipino Priests that are from the Central Florida Catholic Parishes. Their mission is to preserve and promote religious Filipino tradition, culture, and values in liturgy and prayer.

Who is Lorenzo Ruiz? Lorenzo Ruiz was beatified by Pope John Paul II in Manila on February 18, 1981. San Lorenzo Ruiz was elevat-ed to Sainthood and canonized by Pope John Paul II in the Vatican City, Rome on October 18, 1987. Ruiz’s beatification was the first to be held outside of the Vatican. San Lorenzo Ruiz is the first Filipino saint and martyr.

What did he do to become a Saint? San Lorenzo Ruiz was with a group of Dominican priests that was persecuted based on their Christian religion in Japan. They were tortured through hanging upside down while being submerged in water until near death. Other torture methods were by needles inserted between their finger nails and skin. They were also beaten until unconscious. This was done to make them renounce their faith. But San Lorenzo Ruiz never lost his faith.

The Feast Day Celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila – The First Filipino Saint

On September 27, 1637, Ruiz and his companions were taken to the “Mountain of Martyrs”, where they were hung upside down into a pit known as horca y hoya. During this time, this mode of torture was considered the most painful way to die because it involved the use of rocks to add weight to the person being punished. The individual being tortured suffocated quickly while being crushed by his weight. San Lorenzo Ruiz died two days after.

What does San Lorenzo Ruiz mean to the Filipino people? While I was growing up, my grandmother would tell me that when she would face difficulty or a decision that was not easy to make, she would pray to San Lorenzo Ruiz for clarity and courage. To my grandmother and many of the Filipino people, San Lorenzo Ruiz was a man of courage and conviction.

Today, over 700 Filipino Catholics participated in the celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Central Florida with the help of the Ministry to the Filipinos, Saint Joseph Catholic Church, and the Fil-Am club of St. Joseph. Together we celebrated a man whose faith and conviction has become an inspiration for all Filipinos to be courageous and strong in faith.

To learn more about the Ministry to the Filipinos you can visit their website on http://www.ministrytofilipinos.com.

By Victor Alzona

▼►Combined Filipino Choir pose for a group photo

Celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Community in Prayer


Victor Alzona

Father Rex

Ministry to Filipino Priests and servers

Father Rex perform opening prayers

Statue of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Fil-Am Club serves the community Fil-Am Club volunteers Fil-Am Club servers

Priests join the community in a meal The Commnity celebrates San Lorenzo Ruiz

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“Atsuhime” 「篤姫」NHK Taiga Drama 大河ドラマThe life of the 13th Shogun’s wifeEvery episode made high audience share rating: 20% + By Teri Mitchell

▲(Photo by NHK) Atsuhime (left) and Shogun Iesada (right) having a game of “Go”, while talking about the American diplomat Townsend Harris who was requesting to meet with the Shogun. (Episode 23)

Aoi herself presents such a cute and innocent impression, How ever, her representation in acting symbolizes the strength of the First Lady Atsuhime.

I was only able to watch the 23rd – 26th episodes in Japan, and that made me very hungry for the rest. Fortunately, I found a way to watch all the episodes before and after the 26th after I returned to the US. Now I look forward to the newest episode every Sunday.

Successfully, the series

When I watched the 23rd episode of “Atsuhime” in June at my uncle’s home in Japan, I was pulled into the story. That was the first time for me to watch the “Atsuhime” series.

Before that time, I was unaware of the actor Masato Sakai (堺雅人) who is Shogun Iesada in the drama, yet his characteristic acting factors fas-cinated me.

Besides, the heroin Atsuhime (acted by Aoi Miyagazaki - 宮崎

あおい) is an amazing character.

finished filming on 9/27, and continues on TV until 12/21.Story of “Atsuhime”

The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Atsuhime who was born in the Kagoshima Prefec-ture (then called Satsuma) and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada (the 13th Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate). She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning Shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their mar-

riage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration (1867-1868). She performs a major role for the bloodless capitulation in the final stage of the Edo era.What’s Taiga Drama?

The annual, year-long his-torical fiction television series produced and broadcast by NHK in Japan. (NHK=Nippon Hoso Kyokai=Japan Broadcast-ing Corporation)

Two hundred and thirty policemen, who took part in Olympic security work, tie the knot in a group wedding ceremony held in front of the Bird’s Nest in Beijing, October 26, 2008.

Wedding CeremonyinBird’s Nest

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Yu Choy, 油菜, is a green leafy vegetable that is of-ten used in Chinese and other Asian cuisine. Yu Choy

is in the family of Cruciferous and is related to Bok Choy and Choy Sum. It is grown mainly for the young leaves and flowering stalks in Western China. There are two kinds of Yu Choy: the white stems and the green stems. The white stems

have green leaves, lean and long bodies with white stems, and taste sweet and a little bitter at the same time. On the other hand, the green stems have thick green leaves, light green stems, and are shorter and rounder in shape than the white stems. They are also a little bitter. It is very easy to confuse Yu Choy and Chinese broc-coli since they look similar. You can distinguish them by their flowers; Yu Choy has yellow flowers while Chinese broccoli has white flowers.

Yu Choy is the leader in nutritional value and dieto-therapy value among all the Chinese vegetables. It has protein, carbohydrates, potassium, calcium, Vitamin A3, B10, B20, C, and more. Since Yu Choy has dietary fiber and is low in fat, eating it often can lower your lipid level, improve your digestive system, and prevent the development of intestinal tumors. Carotene and Vitamin C in Yu Choy can also help improve your immune system. In addition, Yu Choy has the highest iron content among all green leafy vegetables.

Here is a folk tale about the medical value of Yu Choy: In ancient Jiangsu province, there was a smart and pretty girl. One day, however, she was suffering from

Taste of Asia is a column where you can find different Asian authentic cuisines, cooking ingredients, and special-ty drinks. For Asian, eating is part of the culture which connects us. It also serves as a bridge for non-Asian to understand us better. Please email us at [email protected] if you want to share your favorite Asian dish.

By Patti Jaeger & Shally Wong

The Lychee, 荔枝, is a tropical fruit tree native to southern China. Besides China, lychees are ex-

tensively grown in South-East Asia, especially in north of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, southern Japan, Taiwan, and more recently in California, Hawaii, and Florida in the United States.

It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, reaching 15–20 m tall, with alternate pinnate leaves, each leaf

15–25 cm long, with 2-8 lateral leaflets 5–10 cm long; the terminal leaflet is absent. The newly emerging young leaves are a bright coppery red at first, before turning green as they expand to full size. The flowers are small, greenish-white or yellowish-white, produced in panicles up to 30 cm long. Lychees are eaten fresh or dried, but canned lychees have become very popular.

Lychees are also a good source of riboflavin, potassium and copper.You can easily buy Lychee in most of the Oriental Supermarkets during the summer. Refer to Pg 21 for a list of locations near you.

a skin disease that was hard to cure. Since she had numerous sore boils on her skin; she could only stay at home. One night, she had a dream about Yu Choy fields everywhere with pretty yellow golden flowers. After she woke up, she thought to her-self, “Maybe eating Yu Choy can cure my disease?” Without any delay, she went and picked the young leaves and flowering stalks of Yu Choy and start-ed cooking and eating them. After a while, her digestive system improved and the boils on her skin started to dis-appear. After a few months, her skin was back to normal and she became even prettier. Because of this folk sto-ry, it has become a traditional practice to eat Yu Choy to cure boils and carbuncles in China.

Since Yu Choy is a perennial vegetable, it is very easy to find in Asian grocery stores. You can also find Yu Choy in many authentic Chinese Restaurants. Here are some common Yu Choy dishes:

• Stir Fried Yu Choy• Stir Fried Yu Choy with Shrimp• Stir Fried Yu Choy with Oyster Sauce

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The Asian American Chamber Commerce of Central Florida held a unique Business-After-Hours networking event last October 9th at the recently completed Bright House Networks Stadium hosted by the University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletics.

The event included a presentation by representatives from UCF Athletics as well as a tour of the new stadium and its facilities. UCF Athletics also provided giveaways to the attendees that included post-ers and game paraphernalia. Other than the snacks and refreshments provided by UCF Athletics, AACC Member Gary Lee of Boba Tease, who has a food concession outlet at the stadium, treated attendees with samples of boba drinks.

Guests spotted at the event include Thomas Lin of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Carlos and Maria ThurdeKoos of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, new members Mark and Mary Anne Grimme of Next Care Business Services as well as new member Coco Johnston of First American Title Insurance Company.

Also in attendance was Deborah Rios Barnes of the Orlando Magic, a Dragon Sponsor of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.

For those not familiar with the UCF Athletics, it is the program that propels UCF’s Department of Athletics. Its mission is “to provide UCF’s student athletes with an opportunity to participate in quality intercol-legiate athletics and serving as an integral component of their total educational experience”.

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The AACC, which serves the Central Florida community, was es-tablished in 1986. “AACC’s purpose is to foster networking and busi-ness opportunities, to address the unique business needs of its mem-bers, and to promote general visibility of the AACC members,” said President Szymanski. Membership is open to all individuals, small businesses and corporations regardless of ethnic, national, religious or other affiliation.

University of Central Florida AthleticsHosts the Asian American Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

By Kathy Llamas

The monthly Business After Hours events are the Chamber’s premier networking opportunities, providing members and guests the chance to meet business leaders representing products and services in a relaxed, social setting. For more information on the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events, please log on to www.aacccfl.org or call (407) 540-0707.

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The event included an exhibit hall showcasing companies that were either small businesses or those providing products and services for small businesses. Some of the exhibitors were government entities, resources centers, schools, office productivity businesses, and local chambers of commerce.

Among the local chambers of commerce that participated were the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, the His-panic Chamber of Commerce, and the African American Chamber of Commerce.

The idea was to reach out and come together as a single unit to unite and ensure success for small businesses and entrepreneurs. In all, the summit was deemed a success as participants were able to pick up new ideas on how their businesses can survive but also how to sustain and grow their existing businesses.

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The Second Annual Asian Pacific Rim Festival took place at the England Brothers Bandshell Park the second week-end of October. It was hosted by SPIFFS (St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society) which also hosts the annual International Folk Fair each year in March. With a full line up of non-stop entertainment both days, patrons were able to experience entertainment from all around the Asian Pacific Rim cultures. From Thai boxing to Traditional Indian dances, from a Laotian fashion show to the Pacific Island showcase, it was surely a delight to see for all ages.

The Asian Pacific Rim Festival was a unique happening in Pinellas County. It was an “experience to remember”. Each village captured the flavor of each group represented. Cos-tumed villagers presented ethnic food specialties. A typical first trip around the countries, you would find people indulg-ing their pallet with chewy Taiwanese Boba Tea & Aiyu Lem-onade, freshly prepared fried bananas in Thailand, pancit & lumpia from the Philippines, and chicken curry and samosas from India. It was a definitely a day to eat your way from vil-lage to village sampling varieties of ethnic dishes.

It was an exciting first event in which TACO (Taiwanese American Cultural Organization) was delighted to be able to represent the Taiwanese culture. With support from TECO (Taipei Economic & Cultural Office) in Miami, we were able to distribute a lot of cultural information about Taiwan. With handmade handicrafts, name inscriptions, and other items,

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TACO strived for a successful event. Being that it was our first time, we brought a new des-sert from Taiwan for the general public to try. With delectable top-pings which included red bean, mung bean, grass jelly, straw-berries, pineapple, and other fruits, Taiwanese Ice was a hit.

TACO embodies a differ-ent type of Board of Directors. Though our mission is to “con-nect people and enrich lives by enhancing the Taiwanese-Amer-ican community through the net-working of individuals in social, educational, professional, and business development, while emphasizing the preservation of the Taiwanese American iden-tity” the Officers and Directors consist of only 57% Taiwanese. The rest consist of 14% Cauca-sian, 8% Asian, and 21% His-panic. We are all fully involved and completely dedicated to contributing and promoting the strengthening of fellowship, un-derstanding, and acceptance of all other cultures and interests. This is one of the main focuses that the host, SPIFFS tries to encapsulate in their events.

This event truly represented a united effort in representing Asian Pacific Rim cultures. The list of participating groups was extensive.

• The Fiji Club of Central Florida, Inc.

• Filipino-American Club of Pinellas County

• Korean American Association of West Florida, Inc.

• Laotian American Association of Florida, Inc.

• Florida Hmong Community Association

• Polynesian Connection Club of Vaepopua

• T.A.C.O. (Taiwanese Ameri-can Cultural Organization)

• Thai Association of Tampa Bay

• Tongan Cultural Organization of Florida, Inc.

• Vietnamese-American Asso-ciation of St. Petersburg

• Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans

• V.I.C.A.S.- Volunteers of India Culture & Art SocietyStanding in the center of the

park, you could feel a height-ening of all senses. For the eyes, traditional costumes of the Hmong, Thailand, Laos, and Tonga, displayed an array of colors draped on beautiful silhouettes. For the nose, the

smell of Asian spices, marinades and sauces from the plethora of cuisine. For the tongue, the sweet, spicy, cold and hot tastes of every delectable delight. For the ears, the beating of the drums, tapping of the feet from the music of the different coun-tries. For the fingers, beautifully crafted carved fruit, and hand-made trinkets. A true overload of happiness.

The Spectacular Grand Opening Ceremonies were held at 2:00 Saturday. It began with a beautiful solo recital of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Sara Delachapelle of the Taiwanese group, blessings from Buddhist monks, and a heartwarming speech from an East Indian priest about acceptance. It was followed by a wonderful combi-nation medley performance by all the ethnicities represented taking you on a quick trip to all the Asian Pacific Rim groups starting with the Chinese dragon

dance leading the showcase.

It’s amazing to see an event that took 4-5 months planning finally unfold before your eyes. It was a grand effort for every group to set-up before the fes-tival. The hustle and bustle of people running back and forth, tents one by one slowly being erected, the bamboo décor in which each group took as the overall theme, and finally the fin-ishing touches on each village.

There are no words that can describe the feelings that overcome you when an event comes to a successful close. It is a proud accomplishment you can share with others as a great first experience for a new orga-nization. I am thankful for each and every one of the participat-ing cultures in this festival. Their hard work and dedication went beyond the call of duty, and in close the effort showed a lot of heart and soul from the Asian communities of Tampa Bay.

Come visit us at the Annual International Folk Fair on March 25th -29th, 2009.

For more information please visit www.SPIFFS.org or www.TaiwanAmerican.org.

For more information about TACO (Taiwanese American Cultural Organization) please visit www.TaiwanAmerican.org or call John 727-249-4740/ Sonya 727-813-785-3974

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For one exciting weekend in October, they showcase some of Central Florida’s finest musicians and expose their community to different music styles.

The festival boasted over 20 different music genres that included Jazz, Blues, Swing, Country, Rock, Pop, Folk, Classical, Gospel, R&B, Japanese drumming, Afri-can, Celtic, Thai and more.

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A Vietnamese teenager that was a senior in high school and had a full scholarship to the University of Florida was attacked and raped outside of the Bloom-ingdale Public Library while returning books at a public library late at night. The attack left the girl in traumatic condition with major brain damage, inability to speak or move, and total blindness. People around the country were moved by the incident as they soon found out that to make matters worse, the victim’s family was having financial difficulties in order to pay for their daughter’s medical support.

One of the many events to fundraise for the victim’s medical support was Fashion for Compassion, a fashion show held by Michelle Phan -a popular web blogger known for her online makeup tutorials. Michelle and her friends helped fundraise $22,000 in tickets and donations. The fashion show attracted many people including a handful from California, New York, and London. Designers present at the show included

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Halftime Performance featuring Red Panda. Asian American Cuisine available. Call Jack Lensky for ticket information 407-916-2949. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.aacccfl.org for more details. (Refer to Pg 29)

Livingstone Community Church Thanksgiving Celebration Nov 28 (Fri), 4-5pm Basketball Tournament, 5:30-9pm Thanksgiving Celebra-tion (Games, Free Dinner, Kids presentation of Thankfulness, & Special Thanksgiving Message) Location & Contact: Livingstone Community Church www.livingstonemis-sionary.orgFamily Life Center (Gym) of Downey Memorial Church10201 E. Colonial Drive | Orlando, Florida 32817Phone: (407) 929-0409 | Email: [email protected]

Orlando Japan Festival 2008Dec 14 (Sun) 1pm – 5pm at the Village at Hunter’s Creek. Free Admission. Performances include Taiko Drumming, Koto Live Music, Japanese Dance, Tsugaru Shamisen, Japanese Martial Arts, Candy Art, Shodo, and Chanoyu. Food, music, dance, arts, bazaar, raffle, and more. Do not miss to get unique gifts for the Christmas! For more details, please visit www.ld-e.com/japanfestival (Refer to Pg 47)

»What is happening in Central Florida?Central Florida’s Job FairNov 12, 12 noon - 4:00pm - Central Florida Fair Exposition Park - 4603 W Colonial Drive, Orlando (located on W. Colonial Dr. (SR 50) between Kirkman Rd. & John Young Parkway). Free Admission & Parking. Visit www.CFEC.org to register today to insure quick entry the day of the event. Professional interview attire required; bring plenty of résumés, no children admitted. Questions? Call Christian HELP, Inc. 407-834-4022 (Refer to Pg 41)

Asian Student Achievers Scholarship BanquetNov 15, 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. – University of Central Florida Visual Arts Auditorium. The Asian Student Achievers Scholarship Banquet is held annually in November during which monetary grants and certificates of recognitions are distributed to deserving Asian American students from elementary grades to, high school, and freshman college entrants.Visit http://www.aahc-cf.org/events/index.html for more details.

Doing Business in TaiwanNov 19, 11:30am – 2:00pm Citrus Club – 255 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. Please join the World Trade Center Orlando for the monthly meeting and networking luncheon which is designed to provide guests with more information regarding business prospects on Taiwan! Reserve your spot now by mailing in your reservation: $35 members or $45 for non-members to World Trade Center Orlando – ATTN: Taiwan Reservations, 550 N. Bumby Ave., Ste. 215, Orlando, FL 32803. For more information, call Mandy Ray at 407-649-1899 or email [email protected].

Asian American Celebration Night with the Orlando Magic Presented by Panda ExpressNov 22 at 7pm, Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets at Amway Arena.

»Call for International Folk Dance Talents to

World Culture Dance CompetitionValdosta, Georgia’s World Culture Dance Competition is pleased to present an invitation to Florida’s Asian folk dance talents to the 4th annual competition. The folk dance competition started a tradition in 2006 with America’s premier, organized efforts to host a dance competition with a theme of international folk cultures. The competition provides a meaningful and enjoyable platform for the South’s multicultural communities to share and celebrate their traditions and heritage. It also presents unique opportunities for visitors to connect with and explore the world’s distinctive cultural diversity through colorful folk dances. The 2006 inaugural competition was an overwhelming success, praised by the large onsite audi-ence as well as by the television audience watching on Fun Channel America. The 2006 success allowed the competition to grow in 2007 when we had 15 countries and 20international teams from many southern states to participate, including Atlanta, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. In 2008, the competition attracted 24 international teams representing 18 countries from across the Southern region.

The 4th Annual World Culture Folk Dance Competition will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center off I-75 & Highway 84 in Valdosta, Georgia 31602. Details and registration forms are now available at www.gainternationalfolkfair.org. For a glance of the competition, you may enjoy visiting www.youtube.com/folkdancecompetition or www.youtube.com/azaleainternational Look forward to welcoming all Asian folk dance talents to shine in this global stage!!

1st & 4thPlace: Philippine Performing Arts Company of Tampa Bay, FL


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