Born During the Vietnam War: An Operation Babylift Adoptee’s Story
Vietnam is not the war of my generation. It is, however, a war generations before mine have ensured won’t be forgotten. Growing up I read Tim O’Brien’s book “The Things They Carried” and watched...
Asian-American and Adopted
Ever since I can remember, I have known I was adopted. I suppose it would have been irresponsible of my parents to keep it a secret from me because it would have become quickly...
Asian American Night at Amway Center 2015
Hundreds of Magic Fans from the Asian community of Greater Orlando converged on the Amway Center on March 27, 2015, for Asian American Night – A Celebration of Diversity organized by the Asian American...
My Life in China
Independent film director, Kenneth Eng, recently graced our Central Florida for the East Coast Premiere of his documentary film, “My Life in China,” at the 2015 Florida Film Festival. During the festival, we received...
Central Florida Dragon Parade welcomes the year of goat
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On February 22, 2015, Orlando’s Fashion Square Mall hosted the 4th-Annual Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival, welcoming in the year of the goat....
Dreams will come true if you believe
I admit that the Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival is the biggest thing I have ever done so far in my life.
This crazy idea came into life four years ago...
Orlando Downtown Library hosts Chinese New Year event
Orlando downtown library-goers got a chance to celebrate the Chinese New Year through a one-hour program presented by the Chinese School of CAACF on February 21, the third day of the Lunar New Year.
CHARGE...
2015 Vietnamese New Year Festival in Orlando hosted by the Vietnamese Catholic Church
Photos: Don Vu and Ricky Ly
On Jan 31 weekend, the Vietnamese Catholic Church of Orlando, St Philip Phan van minh hosted their annual Vietnamese New Year Festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds for 2015 –...
What happened in Mills 50 in 2014?
Mills 50 received National Main Street Accreditation for the Fourth Year in a row.
Over $3 million dollars in capital investments (private funds) were invested in Mills 50.
15 new businesses opened in Mills 50.
197 volunteers...
Asia Trend / YESS Center Christmas Caroling
Photos: C.K. Lau (To view the photo album, visit www.facebook.com/asiatrend)
On December 21, 2014 the Orlando Japanese Baptist Church spread some holiday cheer to the shoppers at Orlando Fashion Square Mall. Caroling was one of four performances part...