Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA) Board Installation 2020
July 2, 2020, marked a special celebration for the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (“GOABBA”). With over 70 Zoom attendees spread across the United States they witnessed Judge Denise Beamer induct the following...
CAACF Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival postponed until 2021
The Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) and CHARGE Dragon Boat Club made the decision to cancel the 2020 Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival on June 27 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The precautions advised...
Model Minority is not a compliment
In recent weeks associate psychology professor at the University of Central Florida, Charles Negy has come under fire by different groups for his track record of racist and problematic tweets and comments. Of these...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors During Pandemic!
The CDC advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyFlorida/photos/a.217188915051354/2318348754935349/?type=3 https://www.facebook.com/shally.wong.10/posts/10158599864057697 The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Doppa Festival – resilience in uncertainty
May 5 marks the Uyghur Doppa Festival or Doppa Day. A Doppa is a four cornered hat traditionally worn by the Turkic of peoples of Central Asia and East Turkestan. Often brightly studded or...
Central Florida Asian American Alumni Are Contributing Their Skills And Expertise To Community
During this crisis, there has never been a greater need for medical professionals. We are so proud to see the ways the college alumni are stepping up to serve their communities around the country. Miss...
Matsuriza Taiko Keeps Japanese Culture Alive at Epcot for 25 Years
The traditional Japanese Taiko drumming group, Matsuriza, was founded in the United States in 1988. Matsuriza, which means “Festival of Drumming” was named in hopes that the festive performance would bring joy and energy to its audience, transcending cultural boundaries. It...
The Asian American Response to COVID-19
After the announcement of the worldwide spread of the coronavirus, we have seen that some people have started to act out in fear against people of Asian descent. In late March, the FBI predicted...
STATE OF FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS ON RESTAURANTS, BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS
On March 17, Governor DeSantis just announced that all bars and nightclubs close for 30 days start at 5 pm. Additionally, there is a 50% capacity limitation in restaurants and encourages utilizing takeout and...
Orlando Japan Festival brings Japan Cultures to Central Florida
The Orlando Japan Festival, organized by the Japan Association of Orlando, is an annual event held at Kissimmee Lakefront Park in November. The festival features many great performances, Japanese cuisine, Japanese merchandise and kid activities every year. The 19th annual...
