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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T110000
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SUMMARY:India Fest 2019 in Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Indian Food\, Fashion\, Music and Dance\n\nVisit www.IndiaFesttampa.org\nEmail: info@indiafesttampa.org
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/india-fest-2019/
LOCATION:Florida State Fairgrounds\, 4800 U.S. 301\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190820T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T131712Z
UID:21368-1572688800-1572710400@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Orlando Korea Festival
DESCRIPTION:This Festival is MUST- SEE event for all who like Korea\, K-culture\, K-pop\, K-food Korean residents in Orlando. Traditional Korean food\, Korean Street Food (New 2019) K-Pop contest\, Han-bok try out\, Korean game and more.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/4th-annual-orlando-korea-festival/
LOCATION:Orlando Korea Culture Center
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190923T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T160948Z
UID:21885-1571508000-1571527800@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:TEMA Presents Annual Diwali Celebration in Kissimmee
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY OCTOBER 19\, 2019 \nTEMA FOUNDATION PRESENTS “ANNUAL DIWALI CELEBRATION” \nFREE ADMISSION / FREE FOOD / FREE PARKING \nPUJA BEGINS AT 6PM\nOFFICIATING: PANDIT REWAH \nSHOW BEGINS AT 7PM \nPERFORMANCES BY:\n– AMIT SOOKNANAN [ FROM TRINIDAD ]\n– ROSHAN RAMDEEN\n– HEMA DEVI\n– VERONICA BUDHAN\n– BRANDON PRESHAD\n– MUCH MORE! \nDANCES BY:\n– DEVYANI SCHOOL OF CULTURAL ARTS\n– NITYARUPA DANCE SCHOOL\n– SHIVANI SHARMA\n– NRITYATI DANCE ACADEMY\n– MUCH MORE! \nHOSTED BY:\n– ROSHAN RAMDEEN\n– ViBEZ \nMUSIC BY:\n– GTViBEZSC \nPOWERED BY:\n– RAMDEEN SOUNDS\n– ENVY SOUNDS INTL \nADDITIONAL SUPPORT BY:\n– WE TING RADIO\n– SWAARG SANGEET RADIO\n– RADIO GUYANA INTL\n– HENNA BY PRIYA\n– ISLAND MIX BAR AND GRILL\n– ROADWIZ \nTO BECOME A SPONSOR\, VENDOR\, OR TO BE APART OF THIS PROGRAM:\n– RAJ: 321-624-1285\n– ViBEZ: 407-803-9992\n– ROSHAN: 917-856-4048\n[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS] \nMAKE YOUR MONETARY CONTRIBUTION TODAY:\n– WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/TEMADIWALI2019   \n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/tema-presents-annual-diwali-celebration-in-kissimmee/
LOCATION:Osceola Council on Aging\, 700 Generation Point\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190719T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T152248Z
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SUMMARY:Orlando Grand Diwali Mela 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hindu festival of Lights called Diwali. Will be celebrated with Indian Dances and Indian Music and beauty pageant . with young Ladies. Admission is free and Indian Food will be on site.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/orlando-grand-diwali-mela-2019/
LOCATION:The Palace\, 6449 Raleigh St\, Orlando\, 32835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image_IMG_3332_1568835004426.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190710T160352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T034659Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Asian Cultural EXPO 2019
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Asian Cultural EXPO\nOct 19 (Sat)\, 2019 10am – 3pm at Turkey Lake at Bill Frederick Park\n3401 S Hiawassee Rd\, Orlando\, FL 32835.\nAdmission is FREE! Parking is FREE!\nSHOWCASE THE CULTURE OF ASIA \n● Performances ● Exhibitions ● Workshops\n\nCHINA │ INDIA │ INDONESIA │ JAPAN │ KOREA │ PHILIPPINES │ TAIWAN │ VIETNAM\n  \nThe family-friendly event includes art and crafts vendors\, exhibitions and cultural demonstrations\, music\, and dance performances. We encouraging visitors to come out and spend the day enjoying Asia Fest\, and the 9th annual Walgreen Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival\, which will feature dozens of competitors paddling colorful boats with dragon heads on the vessels’ bows. Drummers aboard the boats keep their crewmates paddling in unison. The races get underway at 8 a.m. Saturday on the waters\, with heat running every 10 minutes until the winning team is selected. \nBring your lawn chair to enjoy these exciting performances.\nmore info at http://www.asiatrend.org/asian-cultural-expo.html or www.AsianCulturalEXPO.org\nSPONSORSHIP and VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE\nCall 646-389-ASIA(2742)\nThe Asian Cultural EXPO provides a unique opportunity for Asian Vendors or Exhibitors\nto sell or feature their products or brand. The Festival puts you in front of a diverse group\nof consumers and the corporate community. The captivating environment offers a truly\nunique community event providing strong marketing and sales opportunities. \n• 1-Day Festival • 2\,000 Participants • 3\,000 Spectators\n• Ethnically Diverse • Part of Major Dragon Boat Festival\n• FREE cultural workshops are available throughout the day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/10th-annual-asian-cultural-expo-2019/
LOCATION:Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake\, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Asian Festival,Community,Cultural,Dance,Education,Entertainment,Exhibition,Expo,Family,Kung Fu,Martial Arts,Music,Taiko
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Trend Inc":MAILTO:info@asiatrendmagazine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190625T114807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T222425Z
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SUMMARY:Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:Take part in the ultimate MLDB Championship\, an international showcase of paddlers hungry for the opportunity to stretch their racing season to the max. This is the largest event in Florida attended by more than 70 teams and benefits Nemours Children’s Hospital. \nThe festival’s recent move to Turkey Lake in Bill Frederick Park was met with rave reviews\, and teams can expect the same great racing and continued development of the festival experience this year. Special out-of-town rates are available to teams living at least 150 miles outside of Orlando. \nFestival grounds are sure to be abuzz with vendors and entertainment. The Health and Wellness Village provides products and services to help participants and spectators lead healthy\, active lives. Taste the international flavors offered at Food Truck Bazaar\, then head over to the Asia Trend Cultural Expo for displays and performances highlighting the diverse and fascinating cultures found throughout Asia. Wind down with a cold one at the Beer Garden – you’ll have earned it! \nOrlando delivers an unforgettable day of competition\, including a 2k pursuit for top Mixed crews (a favorite among spectators). Teams can relax under tents in the Athletes’ Village. \nCompete against the most diverse pool of talent on the MLDB circuit and join us in celebrating another successful year of MLDB racing!
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/orlando-international-dragon-boat-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake\, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Expo,Family,Festival,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190831T050851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T013544Z
UID:21590-1570359600-1570372200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:18th annual Taste of Thailand Fall Food Festival - Kissimmee
DESCRIPTION:Sawadee and Welcome to The Wat Florida Dhammaram’s Buddhist Meditation Center 18th Annual Taste of Thailand Food Festival 2019 this year The Taste of Thailand Fall Food Festival will begin on October the 6th 2019 at 11am and Ending at 2:30 pm.   \nThe Festivities that will be going on throughout the Day will be Live Thai Entertainment\, Thai Music\, Thai Classical Dancing\, Demonstrations of Thai Food Cooking\, Display’s of Thai Culture\, Colorful Thai Costumes and The Bangkok Cheerleader Squad will be making a Return as well and also there will be Prizes you can win throughout the morning and into the Afternoon… \nAdmission is $14 Dollars and Children 6 and under are $7 Dollars once you pay the Admission fee you will get a wristband that will allow you to eat free for the Rest of the Day but we do have Beverages also for sale which will we have: Soda\, Water\, Thai Iced Tea\, Thai Iced Coffee\, Lemongrass Tea\, Boba Tea and Sugarcane Juice and Snowcones for sell (Source). \nAlso there will be Vendors selling Food\, Fruits\, Plants\, Traditional Thai Clothing and Souvenirs from Thailand you can Buy  \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/18th-annual-taste-of-thailand-fall-food-festival-kissimmee/
LOCATION:Wat Florida Dhammaram of Kissimmee\, 2421 Old Vineland Rd\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Dance,Entertainment,Family,Festival,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190820T233854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T200912Z
UID:21410-1570276800-1570302000@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Festival Indonesia 2019 at Cranes Roost Park\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:We’re Sponsored by Consulate General of Indonesia and the Ministry of tourism Indonesia bring the Festival Indonesia to Central Florida!\nThis will be a fun entertaining event to know and learn about Indonesia for families and friends ever will attend. A spectacle music and dances are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on all who will be there. Completed with a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Easternmost Indonesia’s culture\, bring a true meaning toward its history\, and long standing tradition perfected over the millennia’s. Sign up your self to express your talent to join the drawing and umbrella’s painting competition to winning a prizes. And not to be missed … experience your culinary with the delicious Indonesian’s foods to yumm your tummy.Just mark it on your calendar and come to this event !\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/festival-indonesia-2019-at-cranes-roost-park-altamonte-springs-florida/
LOCATION:Cranes Roost Park\, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190802T182656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T143626Z
UID:21254-1569693600-1569704400@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Soul Of Papua
DESCRIPTION:FLImmerse yourself in a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Papuan culture first hand. An exotic taste of tradition from Indonesia’s stunning eastern-most Island. A mesmerizing dance preformed by Papua’s own native Islanders. Brought with Lavish color\, and rich music to bring true meaning toward its history\, and long standing tradition perfected over the millennia’s. Join us as we bring you to the vibrant jungles\, and lustrous villages located in the heartland of Papua. \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/soul-of-papua/
LOCATION:Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts\, 445 S Magnolia Ave\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/092819_Soul-Of-Papua.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190805T023856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T024442Z
UID:21275-1566673200-1566680400@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Sur and Taal - Indian Dance in Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Sur and Tall – “An Evening of Indian Dance”\n8/24/2019 | 7PM\nUSF School of Theatre and Dance \nAdmission $25.00 \nFor tickets and more information contact: Asian Cultural Association\nwww.aca-florida.org\n407-333-3667\nArunima Bagui: 813 298 5689
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/sur-and-taal-indian-dance-in-tampa/
LOCATION:USF School of Theatre and Dance\, 3837 USF Holly Drive\, TAR 230\, Tampa\, FL\, 33620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Dance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/082419_Sur-and-Taal.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190715T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T133855Z
UID:21018-1566054000-1566081000@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day 2019 in Central Florida
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate India’s Independence Day.\nAugust 17th 2019\nCranes Roost Park\n4pm on wards\nSave the date come and enjoy dances\, food\, unity walk\, parade and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/independence-day-2019-in-central-florida/
LOCATION:Cranes Roost Park\, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190326T153646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T113908Z
UID:18418-1564221600-1564254000@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Fiesta mo sa Florida 2019 at Osceola Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:July 27\, 2019 Saturday – Fiesta mo sa Florida 2019 at Osceola Heritage Park – Exhibition Building\, coronation night of Princess\, Prince\, Teens\, Miss\, Mrs\, Queens\, & Mr Category and TFC Hour \nFilipino American Fiesta\, Indoor event. Free Parking. Celebrating Friendship & Entrepreneurship within our Community \nTickets: https://florida-fiesta.com/tickets.html
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/fiesta-mo-sa-florida/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/072719_Fiesta-mo-sa-Florida.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190710T031812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T031812Z
UID:20999-1563026400-1563031800@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:2019 "CelebrASIAN of Dance" at the 2nd Annual International Culture Fest
DESCRIPTION:Asian Professionals Association of SWFL presents…\nThe 2019 “CelebrAsian of Dance” @ the 2nd Annual International Culture Fest in Punta Gorda
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/2019-celebrasian-of-dance-at-the-2nd-annual-international-culture-fest/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Village Center Court\, 1200 W Retta Esplanade\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asian Festival,Cultural,Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190612T192456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T150427Z
UID:20654-1561226400-1561237200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Natsumatsuri in Tampa
DESCRIPTION:The 14th annual Tampa Natsumatsuri will be on June 22 from 6p-9p at Christ the King Catholic Church. There will be Japanese crafts\, food\, games\, as well as musical and martial arts performances. Come join us for this fun family friendly community event.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/tampa-natsumatsuri-in-tampa/
LOCATION:Christ the King Catholic Church\, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/062219_Tampa-Natsumatsuri.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T150218
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T150218
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20170906T035747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T035747Z
UID:12374-1561215738-1561215738@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/vietnamese-mid-autumn-festival-2017/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Entertainment,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/093017_Mid-Autumn-Festival.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T150218
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T150218
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20170822T024210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T024210Z
UID:12226-1561215738-1561215738@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:SACA Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mid-Autumn Festival\, also known as the Moon Festival\, is approaching! The “August Moon\, Family Reunion”\, the celebration of a bountiful harvest and a bright\, full moon occurs on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is an ancient tradition second in importance only to the Spring Festival in Chinese and other Asian Cultures. This event features Chinese traditional cuisines\, cultural performances\, moon cakes\, and much more. \nSafety Harbor Community Center\n650 9th Ave. South\, Safety Harbor\, FL 34695 \nSACA Members: $2\nNon-SACA Members: $5\nChildren under 12: free \nEvery paid admission gets a Moon Cake and a raffle ticket.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/saca-mid-autumn-moon-festival-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/093017_SACA-Mid-Autumn-Moon-Festival.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190528T194014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T194014Z
UID:20533-1560600000-1560621600@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Fiesta Filipina: Celebrating the Anniversary of Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:To all\, join us on June 15\,2019 from 12PM – 6PM to celebrate the 121st anniversary of the Philippines Declaration of Independence. Please see the flyer for details of the event.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/fiesta-filipina-celebrating-the-anniversary-of-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Marks Street Senior Center\, 99 E Marks Street\, Orlando\, FL \, Orlando\, FL\, 32803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://media.asiatrend.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/061519_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190528T200021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T200021Z
UID:20537-1560587400-1560601800@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:CAACF Duanwu Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Duanwu Festival\, also often known as the Dragon Boat Festival\, is a traditional holiday originating in China\, occurring near the summer solstice. The festival now occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar\, which is the source of the festival’s alternative name\, the Double Fifth Festival. \n“The festival is the perfect combination of a cultural celebration and a rendezvous between friends. We are not only able to test the Duanwu knowledge and carry out the tradition by dragon boating and eating zongzi\, but we also had fun playing games and socializing with the people in our community. The Duanwu Festival is the perfect introduction to summer.” \nTickets: $10 (to participate\, must be age14 and up to paddle) *Group rate available \nFriendly reminder: please bring lawn chair\, sunscreen\, waterproof footwear\, bottled waters \n\n\nTickets: $10 (to participate\, must be age14 and up to paddle) \nFriendly reminder: please bring lawn chair\, sunscreen\, waterproof footwear\, bottled waters \nSign digital waiver https://bit.ly/2Vf9bRW \nSponsored By: Orlando Rowing Club / Orlando Dragon Boat Club / Orlando CHARGE Dragon Boat Team \nFor more information on team registration or ticketing\, please contact\nTsuey Ing Lavender 321-848-1967 or email tijjlav@aol.com and Cherry Lin 352-530-6968 or email a252519@gmail.com\nand John Chung 407-595-8388 johnchung1@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/caacf-duanwu-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Orlando Rowing Club – Dragon Boat Club at Lake Fairview Park\, 2200 Lee Rd\, Orlando\, 32810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) %E4%B8%AD%E4%BD%9B%E5%B7%9E%E4%B8%AD%E7%BE%8E%E5%8D%94%E6%9C%83":MAILTO:orlando_chinese@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190425T132001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T132816Z
UID:20172-1556362800-1556470800@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Japan Festival Boston 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 27 (Sat) & 28 (Sun)\nTime: 11AM – 5PM (both days)\nLocation: Boston Common \nAre you ready for the Japan Festival Boston 2019? This year it will be 2 FULL DAYS! Each day is packed with fun performances\, authentic Japanese food\, kawaii goods and everything about Japan\, so please come enjoy the two-day festival inspired by Japanese culture! In addition\, we will also be featuring KYOTO-related activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the relationship between Kyoto and Boston!! \nFor more info\, visit our website:\nhttp://www.japanfestivalboston.org/\nhttp://www.japanfestivalboston.org/ja/ \nThe festival is solely backed by volunteers\, and it is not possible without your help!! For another successful festival\, your help and donation for the organization are greatly appreciated. If you can’t give but would still like to support JFB\, please share this event with your friends & family! \nIf you’d like to volunteer during the festival please fill out the form on our website:\nhttp://www.japanfestivalboston.org/volunteers/ \nIf you’d like to donate to our organization\, please visit our GoFundMe page:\nhttps://www.gofundme.com/2019-japan-festival-boston?member=1541376\nIf you give a donation of $20\, you are eligible to receive 2 Quick Passes. Furthermore\, every $10 beyond the $20 donation will be en extra Quick Pass. ($40 donation = 4 Quick Passes) \nThank you & we hope to see you at the festival!\nFor more information\, please visit our website\, FB page\, or email us at info@japanfestivalboston.org  \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/japan-festival-boston-2019/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, Boston \, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Entertainment,Festival,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20181212T224022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T192110Z
UID:18174-1554480000-1554663600@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:PhilFest 2019
DESCRIPTION:PhilFest is one of the main events at PhilFest\, the biggest Filipino festival in Florida. PhilFest is attended by over 10\,000 people each year to get a glimpse of Philippine culture through cultural dances\, songs\, foods\, exhibits\, fashion shows\, colorful parades and processions. \nCome to the biggest Filipino festival in Florida – a weekend of food\, music\, art and fun! \nMore at http://www.pcfitampa.org/philfest-2019 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/philfest-2019/
LOCATION:Philippine Cultural Foundation\, Inc.\, 14301 Nine Eagles Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Entertainment,Festival,Food,Music,Pageant
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190305T184419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T184822Z
UID:19478-1553796000-1553803200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:A NIGHT WITH VIDA: Get To Know More About INDONESIA
DESCRIPTION:**A NIGHT WITH VIDA: Get To Know More About INDONESIA** \nWe are so thankful when The Villages Asian American Club contacted us to have this special night to promote and highlight everything about Indonesia. From the lecture/presentation & discussion about Indonesia\, follows by the Indonesian Cultural Performances and\, of course\, the Indonesian traditional food. \nMake sure you put this date in your calendar: Thursday\, 28 Mar 2019 at 6pm @ La Hacienda Rec Ctr\, The Villages FL.  \nFor RSVP and more info: https://bit.ly/2EOl8F2\nSee you there! 😍 \n#vidaflorida \n**About The Villages Asian American Club**\nThis club actively promotes the cultural interchange among the residents of The Villages FL throughout the years. To learn more about them\, please visit:http://asianamericanclub.org/
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/a-night-with-vida-get-to-know-more-about-indonesia/
LOCATION:The Villages Asian American Club\, 602 Maybank Loop\, The Villages\, FL\, 32162\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190111T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T185518Z
UID:18541-1553338800-1553367600@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Orlando Holi festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission\nParking $10
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/orlando-holi-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake\, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190312T204340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T173506Z
UID:19535-1553277600-1553292000@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:FSA's 14th Annual Sayaw Showcase: The Last DT Benders
DESCRIPTION:The FSA at the University of Central Florida invites you to celebrate the 14th Annual Sayaw Cultural Showcase Avatar: The Last DT Benders! \nCome along on a journey with your very own DT Benders as they travel through different dance nations and set out to learn many forms of cultural dance skills in order to defeat the power hungry Maglalatik Nation. Will they be able to learn all the skills that make a great DT Bender in time? Or will the Mag nation finally reign all over the other cultural dance nations? Come out to find out! \nThis is FSA’s biggest event of the year! Come out to Pegasus Ballroom on March 22nd and participate in FREE raffles for AMAZING prizes and a lively show filled with cultural dances from all over the Philippines! \nLastly\, this annual Sayaw event is for all ages and ethnicities and is open to anyone and everyone\, so feel free to invite any friends and family from anywhere and everywhere! We look forward to seeing you be part of our FSA Dance Troupe Pamilya! Mabuhay!! \nWhen: March 22nd\, 2019\nWhere: Student Union\, Pegasus Ballroom\nTime: Doors open at 6pm\, show starts at 6:30pm \nDon’t forget to use the hashtag #LastDTBenders on your posts/pictures for the event! \nTwitter: @fsa_ucf | @fsadancetroupe\nFacebook: Filipino Student Association at UCF\nDance Troupe Like Page: FSA at UCF’s Dance Troupe\nEmail: fsa.ucf@gmail.com I Fsadancetroupe@gmail.com\nInstagram: @fsa_ucf I @Fsadancetroupe_UCF \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/fsas-14th-annual-sayaw-showcase-the-last-dt-benders/
LOCATION:UCF Pegasus Grand Ballroom\, Orlando\, FL\, 32826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190305T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T185413Z
UID:19484-1552737600-1552860000@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:26th ASIAN TRADE\,FOOD FAIR & CULTURAL SHOW 2019
DESCRIPTION:Asian festival featuring arts & crafts\,multinational cultural extravaganza\, bazaar\, food court\, much more\nMore than 20 Asian countries. More than 100 vendors\, more than 500 performers\, More than 10000 visitors expected.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/26th-asian-tradefood-fair-cultural-show-2019/
LOCATION:Expo Center South Florida Fairgrounds\, 9067 Southern Boulevard\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190304T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202716Z
UID:19461-1552149000-1552159800@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Natyam 2019 presented by Natyatharu USA
DESCRIPTION:Classical Indian Dance & Music\nFree for All\nIndian Food available for purchase
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/natyam-2019-presented-by-natyatharu-usa/
LOCATION:Windermere High School\, 5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd\, Windermere\, FL\, Windermere\, FL\, 34786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190225T011213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T172246Z
UID:19346-1551520800-1551632400@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:29th Annual Asian Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Thai-American Association of South Florida together with Miami Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board will offer a day trip to Asia via the 29th Annual Asian Culture Festival. On March 2-3\, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. event-goers are invited to visit Fruit & Spice Park located at 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead\, FL 33031 for what promises to be even bigger and better than last year! \nThe annual fun-filled family event\, the Asian Culture Festival\, celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures through an enchanting journey of music and dance\, performances\, demonstrations\, arts\, and hand crafts\, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. All of the flavors of Asia will be on full display\, featuring gastronomical delights from Thailand\, Japan\, Taiwan\, South Korea\, Indonesia\, Turkey\, Malaysia\, Bangladesh\, Cambodia\, China\, Indonesia\, Iran\, Israel\, Laos\, Myanmar\, Pakistan\, Philippines\, Singapore\, Sri Lanka\, Tibet\, Vietnam and more. \nThe two-day festival will offer a range of entertainment that set to dazzle audiences of all ages with drummers\, dancers\, musicians\, martial artists and others expressing their heritage through shared cultural experiences. Featured performances include Lion Dance\, Dragon Boat Racing\, The Thai Dance Troupe of Ottawa and Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko drummers\, which will embrace traditions with extravagant costumes\, original instruments and dance styles rooted in historical celebrations\, that date back over thousands of years. \nAn array of family-friendly activities will be curated for children\, to actively learn about and experience the traditions\, contribution\, and heritage of Asia. Kids will receive a traveling Passport as they embark on educational adventures visiting each country\, where they will learn how to write their name in Chinese\, and origami. A children’s playground will boast enjoyable games such as rock climbing\, a bounce house fun and more. \nAdditional unique programs include: Traditional Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving\, Free Ikebana & Japanese Flower Arrangement workshops at the Coral Rock Auditorium. Asian arts\, crafts\, cultural products and a variety of plants will also be on display and available for purchase. \nWith the continuous loyalty of the Asian-American community\, and Asian-enthusiasts alike\, the Asian Culture Festival attracted more than 15\,000 visitors last year. The festival seeks to continue bringing together the South Floridian community at large\, for years to come; promoting the importance of cultural diversity in building a vibrant\, prosperous and healthy community. \nThe Asian Culture Festival will take place Saturday & Sunday March 2-3\, 2019 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM at Preston B. Bird/ Mary Heinlein Redland Fruit & Spice Park\, operated by Miami-Dade Parks\, Recreation and Open Spaces Department\, located at: 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead\, FL 33031. \nTo purchase tickets\, visit: http://www.asianculturefestival.net/ 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/29th-annual-asian-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Fruit & Spice Park\, 24801 SW 187th Ave\, Homestead\, FL\, 33031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190222T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T212725Z
UID:19325-1550858400-1550867400@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:UHS Asian Student Association: Asian Night 2019
DESCRIPTION:University High School’s Asian Night presented to you by UHS Asian Student Association.  \nTickets are $5 and food will be served in the cafeteria and food tickets will be $5 each! Show starts at 6:00 PM  \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/uhs-asian-student-association-asian-night-2019/
LOCATION:University High School\, 2450 Cougar Way\, Orlando\, FL\, 32817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190222T214318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T214340Z
UID:19330-1550854800-1550941200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:ASIAN Cultural Festival Hosted by ACECC
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first Annual Asian Cultural Festival. February 22nd -24th 2019. Hosted by the America China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce FL\, in City Place\, West Palm Beach. Enjoy three days of fun with live Asian music\, food\, and performances. Featuring Angela Wang Florida’s Chinese dance group. Schedule for festival – Friday February 22nd 5-9 pm\, Saturday February 23rd 5-9 pm. Finishing on Sunday 12-5 pm. Everyone is welcome and for more information please visit our website www.asianculturalfest.com.\nOffice contact: 561-290-7142.
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/asian-cultural-festival-hosted-by-acecc/
LOCATION:City Place West Palm Beach\, SW 8th St\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20181024T222421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T204721Z
UID:17567-1550401200-1550419200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival in Orlando to celebrate the Year of the Pig on February 17\, 2019\nLunar New Year is the most celebrated holiday in East Asia. Although Chinese New Year is not an official holiday in Western countries\, many of the Asian organizations in America hold large celebrations and parades to share its spring festivity. Cities like Sydney\, London\, New York\, Los Angeles\, and San Francisco have held many successful Lunar New Year Parades that attract thousands of attendees each year. \nThe Year of the Pig marks the 8th annual Central Florida Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival held in Orlando\, Florida. This event has received overwhelming response from local and distant communities alike.   Again this year\, Asia Trend Magazine is partnering with Mills 50 (an Orlando Main Street District)\, R.E.A.C.H. (Recognizing Educating Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) to host the Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday\, February 17 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at 728 N. Thornton Ave.\, Orlando\, FL 32803. \nThe festival parade starts at the corner of N Thornton Ave and Oregon St and will end at N. Thornton Ave and Colonial Drive. The Dragon Parade\, which precedes the Festival\, is led by City of Orlando and Orange County officials together with representatives of numerous Asian organizations. \nThe parade will be followed by five hours of the Lunar Festival that will take place at 728 N. Thornton Ave.\, Orlando\, FL 32803.  The Lunar New Year Festival will feature Asian entertainment including Dragon dancing\, Lion Dancing\, cultural dances\, martial arts\, taiko drummers\, arts and crafts and Asian food.  In 2018\, over 8\,500 patrons attended the event.\n​\nWe would like to invite you or your organization to be part of this community event by becoming a sponsor\, a vendor\, or a participant. Join businesses like Amerasia Bank\, Florida Hospital\, Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)\, Payas Payas Payas LLP\, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Greater Orlando\, City of Orlando Families\, Parks and Recreation and Universal Orlando and become one of our event sponsors. \nUnity and Harmony – Celebration of Diversity \nFor more vendor and parade information\, please visit http://www.CentralFloridaDragonParade.org \nFree Admission • Fun for all ages \nSponsorship and Vendor opportunities available \nwww.centralfloridadragonparade.org \nwww.facebook.com/Orlando.Dragon.Parade\nDragonParadeCFL@gmail.com \n(407) 205-2808 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/8th-annual-dragon-parade-lunar-new-year-festival-2019/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Chinese New Year,Community,Cultural,Dance,Entertainment,Exhibition,Family,Food,Food Truck,Kung Fu,Lunar Chinese New Year,Martial Arts,Music,Parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082519
CREATED:20190211T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T163419Z
UID:19252-1550323800-1550338200@asiatrend.org
SUMMARY:Chinese Immigration into the Caribbean Basin
DESCRIPTION:CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE AT MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE PRESENTS\nThe Eighth Forum Chinese Immigration into the Caribbean Basin \nFREE ADMISSION\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 16\, 2019\n1:30PM – 5:30PM\nMIAMI-DADE COLLEGE\, KENDALL CAMPUS ROOM K-413\n11011 SW 104 STREET\, MIAMI\, FL \nOPENING REMARKS\nDr. Jim Yu\, Director of Confucius Institute & China Initiatives at Miami Dade College\nMr. Joshua Ho\, Program Director\, Asian American Advisory Board of Miami Dade County\nDr. Keith Lowe\, Toronto Hakka Conference Director \nFILM SCREENING: “IRON ROAD” (90 minutes)\nThis feature film was made in Canada and China about the building of the Canadian trans-continental railroad. \nWorkers were brought from China to build a railroad from the west coast to connect with the railroad built from the east. The connection from the west was made on crossing the Rocky Mountains at Craigellachie\, Alberta\, in 1885. Here the last spike was ceremonially driven and a photograph was taken with white workers and company executives\, Chinese\nworkers being excluded. A similar photo had been taken at Summit Point\, Utah\, on completion of the USA transcontinental railroad in 1869. In both countries a law to exclude Chinese was passed shortly after completion of the railroad. \nPRESENTATIONS \n“CEMETERY RESTORATION IN JAMAICA” (Video)  \nLukkee Chong\, President of Frame by Frame Productions and former program manager\nwith Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation \n“RIOTS AGAINST CHINESE SHOPKEEPERS\nIN JAMAICA – 1919\, 1965 AND …?”\nDr. Keith Lowe\, Director Toronto Hakka Conference \n“THE CHINESE IN CUBA – A SENSE OF BELONGING”  \nProf. Kathy Lopez\, Rutgers University \n“ROOTS SEARCHING – HOW TO FIND\nYOUR FAMILY IN CHINA & THE CARIBBEAN”\nMs. Paula Madison\, author of book and film\nFinding Samuel Lowe; Felicia Chang\, President of Plantain Corporation (via Skype)
URL:https://asiatrend.org/event/chinese-immigration-into-the-caribbean-basin/
LOCATION:MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE\, KENDALL CAMPUS ROOM K-413\, 11011 SW 104 STREET\,\, Miami\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Education
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