Orlando Japan Festival 2013 brings love and joy

Orlando Japan Festival, organized by the Japan Association of Orlando (JAO) is one of the largest festivals featuring Japan in Florida. More than 3,000 participants experienced Japanese culture, performing arts, music and cuisines at The Village at Hunter’s Creek on November 3rd. Festival was kicked off at noon by Consul General Shinji Nagashima from Consul-General of Japan in Miami. It is followed by well anticipated “One Hundred Taiko Drummers” by Orlando Taiko Dojo and Montessori School of Celebration. At the same time, Basaar by Mitsukoshi offering unbelievable discounted items was open for the year end shoppers. Non-stop crowd filled up the audience section all day long. Many local Japanese restaurants offered their best dishes to support the Japan Festival. This festival would not be possible without the help of the volunteers, staff members, performers, and all the attendees. 

JAO and its members are committed to conduct an Annual Orlando Japan Festival to vitalize Japanese art, music, culture, and education through festivals in the Orlando community. The proceeds from the Festival will not only help Earthquake/Tsunami victims, but also support local organizations and individuals in their endeavors to further the excellence of Japanese visual and performing arts, culture and education. This year, JAO is able to donate partial proceeds to CFAO to support the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Please visit http://www.jorlando.org/ for further information regarding JAO and Orlando Japan Festival.

Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple 33rd anniversary Exhibition

 

The Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Temple of　Orlando celebrated its 33rd anniversary with the community on November 2nd at the Colonial High School Auditorium. Many masters under Wah Lum Kung Fu system all over the United　States came together to demonstrate the finest of　Kung Fu that night. Students at different levels were all eager to show the audiences their skill　and hard work with passion. The thrill and excitement for Kung Fu filled the whole auditorium. 

Grandmaster Pui Chan, the 6th generation successor of the Wah Lum System and 33rd generation successor of the Shaolin Temple, China began teaching the traditional martial arts at　the Central Florida area since 1980. His faith in　Kung Fu and his strong kinship with other martial　arts systems and organizations makes him become　one of the most influential kunf fu masters in the United States. 

Partial proceeds from the show were donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As of today, Wah Lum has raised over $30,000 since 1997. For more information about Wah Lum　Kung Fu Temple, please visit www.wahlum.com.