APAC Assembly 2014: Legend of APAC
Founded on March 25th, 2005, the Asian Pacific American Coalition at the University of Central Florida seeks to develop leadership, be a source of political and social advocacy for issues, promote unity and provide a voice for the Asian...
Large and in C.H.A.R.G.E. – Meet the dragon boat team of the CAACF
Every year at the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat teams glide across waters in a race for the top spot, but one team is charging toward the finish line.
Formed in June 2010, C.H.A.R.G.E. Dragon Boat Team...
25th Annual CASPAF Conference
Photos: C.K. Lau (To view the photo album, visit www.facebook.com/asiatrend)
The Chinese American Scholars and Professionals Association celebrated its 25 years by hosting a conference featuring several panel discussions including “Partnership Building Between Academic & Industries”, “Modeling, Simulation & Training...
REACH of Central Florida Bowling Social
Photos: C.K. Lau (To view the photo album, visit www.facebook.com/asiatrend)
REACH of Central Florida hosted the Bowling Social at the Orlando Fashion Square StrikeOuts to reach out to new members. Over 60 REACH of Central Florida members and friends participated. Thanks...
桜会/SAKURA-KAI: Japanese women community group of Central Florida celebrated 40th anniversary
On August 11th, Sakura-kai celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special luncheon at Rangetsu Japanese Restaurant of Lake Lily. Sakura means cherry blossom and Kai means a group in Japanese. Sakura-kai is a community group for Japanese women in...
Interview with Mayor Teresa Jacobs
1. During your time as Orange County mayor, what were some of your favorite events that you attended for the Asian American Community?
• Asian Pacific Heritage Month Kick here in the Orange County Administration Building
♦ Art exhibition,...
Mandarin – the most spoken language in the world
The Times recently reported on the rise of Chinese- language instruction in American schools, a push supported by aid from the Chinese government. While language fads come and go, is the boom in Chinese language education going to last?...
Tzu Chi Foundation 3-in-1 celebration
In celebration of Buddha Day, Mother’s Day, and the 48th anniversary of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Orlando service Center held its annual Family Festival from 10am to 12pm on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
Tzu Chi...
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration in Melbourne
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in May as mandated by Public law 102450 of the U. S. Congress and the White House annual Procla-mation to honor the achievements and contributions of Asian...
Dueling Dragons Sparks Our Community
We are so proud of our Orlando community and its Dragon Boat efforts.
Especially rewarding is our cops and teens Dueling Dragons teams. Yes teams, as this year we have expanded to two boats of...