Monday, June 3, 2013
千人共慶中佛州東奧蘭多市「亞裔文化節」
Friday, October 5, 2012
Voice your Vote, Oct 27, 2012 - Asian American Early Voting Day
To encourage more Asian American Voters using 10 different languages.
This video is produced by Asia Trend, Inc. (www.asiatrend.org) and is sponsored by Asian American Federation of Florida, Asian American Justice Center, Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote, NANAY Inc. and National CAPACDVoice.
Your Vote, Vote Early 2012 October 27 -- November 3
October 27 Asian American Early Voting Day
October 31 5pm deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail
Oct 31 5pm deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/SOE/supervisor_elections.asp
November 6 General Election Day
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Anthony-Ray Espino Reynolds - AAFF Youth Council - 6/17/2011
Anthony-Ray Espino Reynolds has a opening speech at the Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF) Youth Council. This group was formed at the 2011 Let's Do Business Florida Summit on June 16-17, 2011.
Friday, June 24, 2011
美式中餐 把名字起得都很怪
不知從什麼時候起,這道菜在美國幾乎成了中餐代名詞,不但經常出現在電視台美食專欄,還因導演李安的電影《推手》名揚天下。創始人據說是台灣名廚彭長貴,1973年他到紐約發展,在曼哈頓開了家湖南餐館,主打“左宗棠雞”,因為地址靠近聯合國總部,加上名人基辛格酷愛這口,很快名聲大噪。據發明者自己稱,原本這道菜應該是辣中微酸,但為了遷就老外口味,改成了古老肉一樣的味道。至於起名“左宗棠雞”,據說是因為左宗棠當年拿這道菜犒賞三軍。其實,左宗棠雖是湘人卻喜歡淮揚菜,他真正用來犒賞三軍的是雞湯麵,既不酸也不辣。也就是說,“左宗棠雞”其實是為了吸引老外注意,特意借了個響亮而神秘的中國名人做招牌。
“李鴻章雜碎”有點甜
洛杉磯的寶記餐廳是家有50多年曆史的中餐館,其中的拿手菜叫“李鴻章雜碎”。不久前有記者到餐廳裡點了這道菜,其實就是些蔬菜和肉類的雜炒,調味汁挺濃,略帶甜味。之所以叫“李鴻章雜碎”,還有個說法。 1896年李鴻章訪美9天,引起洋人吃中餐的時髦,由於中餐館伙計語言不通,無法回答李鴻章究竟喜歡吃什麼菜,只得統統答复“雜碎”,結果弄得雜碎如洛陽紙貴,許多中餐館都以“李鴻章雜碎”為招牌菜。
由於多數美國人對中華文化知之不多,這些美式中餐常常起上帶有歷史文化氛圍的名字,吸引人氣。比如一位在加州灣區開餐廳的杭州師傅,以“樓外樓雞”打出了名氣,很多名人紛至沓來,其實那不過是改良版的叫化雞,屬於杭州“城邦”名菜,跟杭州第一名餐廳“樓外樓”關係不大。這位杭州師傅反過來還在中國推出招牌菜“亨利大蝦”,如今這道不中不洋的“海歸菜”也隨著杭幫餐館的遍地開花,傳到了國內很多城市。
稀奇古怪的菜名不少
中餐為了適應美國人口味,還發明了其他稀奇古怪的菜名。比如新近流行的臭豆腐牛排,就是一個留學生將臭豆腐裹在荷葉里,同牛排一起煎成的,香味獨特,頗受歡迎。在馬薩諸塞州的中餐館則流行炒麵三明治,把漢堡包里通常夾著的牛肉改成了炒麵。這道菜據說從20世紀30年代就有了,是當地華工喜愛的午餐。和麥當勞套餐一樣,現在的炒麵三明治總是同可樂和炸薯條一起搭售。
記者探訪休斯敦的姚明餐廳時,發現有一道菜叫“宮保茄子雞”,原料不用雞丁和花生,而是用甜麵醬加茄子塊和雞肉片炒成。餐廳經理介紹說,這道菜在當地很受歡迎。
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
端午龍舟合家歡-清風涼水暢划龍舟來踢走炎夏
鍾博婷、鍾博盈活動時表示,中華佛州華裔青年協會將於6月11日,9am-2:30pm於傑城(Jacksonville),25日,9am-2:30pm於奧蘭多市舉辦<暑期扯鈴研習營-Chinese Yo-Yo Summer Camp>,費用每人只$20(包括扯鈴,點心,請自備午餐)。詳情請聯絡Robert Chung (407)408-5555,或Kenny Chen (407) 683-3693。
中佛州中美協會龍舟隊(C.H.A.R.G.E.)隊長蔣健強活動後表示滿意有多組家庭成員夫妻、父子檔上陣,另有與會的中、外籍僑胞活動後主動申請加入龍舟隊,或查詢有關學習龍舟,或如何協助其工作處組織龍舟隊事宜。
中美協會副會長劉程驥活動後表示,並不滿意與會僑胞人數,畢竟活動原意是為中美協會僑胞會員,及居住中佛州的僑胞可以在中佛州享受到一個傳統的中國節慶 而設,活動所訂舉辦日期亦為遷就僑胞可以在孩子放暑假前而特意安排,租用昂貴的龍舟與專業教練,還有中美協會幹事團隊與中美龍舟隊全體隊員無私盡力地安排 整個活動…。能夠在端午節(6月6日)來臨之際來享受一個真正可以划龍舟活動的端午節,中美協會所辦的算是唯一的一個,亦可能是整個中佛州的唯一。
龍舟運動本來就是一個最能發揮 “團隊精神"的運動遊戲,可喜的是中美協會幹事們便真正發揮了團隊精神。寄望將來再舉辦同類型活動時,能夠獲得華裔僑胞們的熱烈支持。或許有僑胞們認為他 們不懂泳術因而對此項運動郤步,事實龍舟運動有足夠安全措施,龍舟隊員登船都需要配備安全救生背心的。
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
中佛州中美協會端午龍舟合家歡活動5/22日舉辦
奧蘭多龍舟會自去年4月的第一艘龍舟下水禮成後,中佛州中美協會便搶先組成奧蘭多市第一支亞裔龍舟隊(C.H.A.R.G.E.),更於去年10月首度參賽狄斯奈龍舟節,雖未能一仗奪標,但未減中美隊舟隊各隊員的興趣。本年4月分別先後參予Tavares市舉辦的中佛州龍舟賽,和天柏市舉行的天柏灣龍舟賽。
中美龍舟隊需要各界僑胞商界贊助支持,所有的贊助僑胞及商號均會獲得網頁廣告宣傳,龍舟隊製服印上贊助商名字。有意贊助龍舟隊者請聯絡Shally Wong, 電郵:shallywong@asiatrendmagazine.com。另有興趣加入龍舟隊,請聯絡龍舟隊長John Chung: johnchung1@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
中佛州中美龍舟隊第二度出征‧突破創新本身紀錄
上週六舉行的中佛州龍舟大賽,40隊健兒中,中佛州中美協會龍舟隊(C.H.A.R.G.E.)成為全日唯一的亞裔龍舟隊。中美龍舟隊成立於去年6月,隊員包括中美協會副會長劉程驥伉儷,幹事江昭瑢, 莫慧秀, 蔣健強, 前會長金文德, 舞蹈社社長吳淑慧伉儷,及其他中美協會會員等組成。首次參加的公開比賽為去年十月在狄斯奈舉行的龍舟公開賽,而今次仍是第二次參與正式公開比賽。
雖然中美龍舟隊未能於組別賽事中勝出,由於龍舟隊員上下一心努力以赴,再次創新自我紀錄,從初出道的2分35秒躍進到2分21秒。中美龍舟隊將於4月30日再次參與天柏灣龍舟賽,隊員將會在這兩週內會加緊練習,冀望再有新突破的成績。
中美龍舟隊需要各界僑胞商界贊助支持,所有的贊助僑胞及商號均會獲得網頁廣告宣傳,龍舟隊製服印上贊助商名字。有意贊助龍舟隊者請聯絡Shally Wong, 電郵:shallywong@asiatrendmagazine.com。另有興趣加入龍舟隊,請聯絡龍舟隊長John Chung: johnchung1@yahoo.com.
過去數年中美協會曾舉辦龍舟合家歡活動,讓僑胞們可以一嚐划龍船滋味。本年度將於5月22日舉行,地點為奧蘭多划艇會:2200 Lee Rd., Orlando FL 32810。大人門票$15(連龍船賽活動,必須14歲或以上),$10(不連龍船賽活動),小童12歲或以下$5,門票包午餐一份及水一支。中美龍舟合家歡活動包括龍舟速成訓練班(必須14歲或以上),參與者會被分成不同組別,互動比賽;小孩則會有各類型集體遊戲。詳情請留意中美協會網頁:http://OrlandoChinese.org
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Dragon Boat and me 2010 龍舟與我

昨晨的龍舟練習中, 首度被教練點名讚賞我的划船姿勢,力度等. 均有相當好的表現. 本應十分興奮的, 但事實上又未有點覺得好正的感覺..... (何解?)
Sunday, October 3, 2010
AACC Business After Hours - Jul 2010 @ Tastings of Orlando
A Taste of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce at Tastings
By Kathy Llamas
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours venues are as diverse as its members. This year, we’ve held them at the City Arts Factory, Ming Court, Robb & Stucky, Sam’s Club, Orlando City Hall and IKEA. The AACC Business After-Hours for July has been another refreshing experience. It was held last July 15th at Tastings, a Wine Experience, in Downtown Orlando. The event was chaired by AACC Secretary, Coco Johnston who made sure a good time was had by all.
Unlike other AACC Business After-Hours that normally have speakers or a set agenda, the July event at Tastings was laid back to give members and guests a chance to network in a relaxed atmosphere. A unique addition to the evening was the presence of Ruby, a psychic from Las Vegas, who provided free palm and tarot card readings for fun and entertainment. Special thanks go to Steve Piantieri of Tastings for sponsoring the event and providing complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.
There were also eleven guests also took advantage of the great opportunity to become AACC members. Non-members can avail of the pro-rated membership fee of only $50.00 and enjoy membership benefits until December, 2010 such as free admission to standard Business After- Hours events. For those interested in joining the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, you
may go online at http://www.asianamericanchambercfl.org/.
The next AACC event will be held on August 19, 2010 at the Sonesta Hotel, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Downtown Orlando. The event will be sponsored by the Sonesta Hotel. It is FREE for members and $20 for non-members and guests. We hope to see you there!
See the article online at Asia Trend Magazine Aug issue Pg24
See the event photos at Asia Trend Magazine events photos
Monday, September 27, 2010
Celebrates Five Years of Asia Trend Magazine @ WA Restaurant, Orlando
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Celebrates Five Years of Asia Trend Magazine
By Glenn R. Leong
To honor and celebrate Asia Trend Magazine’s five years of growth and publication, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce invited its members and guests to WA Japanese Fusion and Sake Bar on September 16, 2010.
Asia Trend Magazine and Wa, located near Universal Studios at 5911 Turkey Lake Road #102 in Orlando, sponsored the Asian Chamber’s September networking event. Guests sampled some of Wa’s finest Japanese sushi and cuisine as well as its sake bar. Guests were also entertained by REACH members Hans and Frank Lau’s violin performance; an energetic Japanese taiko performance led by Master Takemasa Ishikura; and original Chinese calligraphy by Mr. Peter Lau.
Nina Yon, the Chamber’s Vice President of Internal Affairs, served as emcee and stated, “We are thrilled to help celebrate Asia Trend Magazine’s five years of phenomenal growth and accomplishment. In particular, publishers C.K. (Gary) Lau and Shally Wong have worked incredibly hard to ensure its success. We look forward to another successful five years and beyond.”
A video of the event can be found at www.youtube.com/user/asiatrend, then click on “AACC Business After Hours – Sep 2010”.
The Chamber’s next networking event will be held on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel. (www.asianamericanchambercfl.org/) In addition, the Chamber will hold its First Annual Golden Dragon Awards at the Peabody Orlando on Friday evening, November 19th (www.GoldenDragonAwards.wordpress.com). All are encouraged to RSVP and are welcome to attend.
See the article online at Asia Trend Magazine Oct issue Pg6
See the event photos at Asia Trend Magazine events photos
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
CAACF Dragon Boat team 2nd practice on Jul 17
Sunday, June 27, 2010
CAACF Orlando Dragon Boat practice - Jun 2010
Interest to join the Dragon Boat team, contact CAACF at orlando_chinese@yahoo.com
CAACF website (http://orlandochinese.org)
Video produced by Asia Trend Magazine (http://AsiaTrendMagazine.com)
Friday, June 11, 2010
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Chinese Cultural Show 中華文藝晚會
Thursday, July 20, 2006
慶祝國慶日‧巡遊‧點心‧燒烤‧麻將‧煙花 精彩活動一浪接一浪
晚上八時半大伙兒駕車,取道417高速路往南區進發,慶典住宅區(Celebration)為 一個富豪級的住宅區,跟狄士尼樂園毗鄰,只需十數分鐘車程便可到抵主題公園範圍。九時開始慶典住宅區巿中心湖泊商場會有大型煙花活動。當車駛進慶典住宅區 範圍內,那處車雲密佈,大街小巷早已泊滿車輛,我們惟有緩慢前進,突然間天空傳來雷霆巨響,原來煙花活動已悄然開始,妹夫著我們帶領小孩下車觀看,他繼續 前行找位置泊車。我們的位置並非接近湖泊,煙花仍是清晰可見,跟在香港時看的煙花有所不同,這裡的煙花較近距離和沒有太多煙。每頭煙花在天際爆開時,小孩 子們都興奮地叫囂;可是環顧四周的美國小孩,郤沒有絲毫情緒高漲,也許他們生活於奧蘭多巿實在有太多機會看到煙花,像狄士尼樂園、環球影城和海洋世界幾乎 每晚也有煙花活動。接近廿分鐘的煙花表演,獨欠缺了音響效果,只因我們遲到,無法抵達嘉年華會臺前,那裡設有巨型揚聲器。
煙花匯演結束後,大家又守秩序的尋回各的車輛離去。國慶日其實巿內四處皆有煙花匯演,較著名的有位於巿中心的依奧拿湖心公園(Lake Eola Park),和艾多蒙之春住宅區(Altamonte Springs)。根據佛州法例,任何私人燃放的煙花而飛高於十尺的均屬於不合法,被捕的刑罰將會是一年監管及罰款一千元;只是仍有很多巿民購買非法煙花來燃放,且今年似乎特別多。我與家人就此歡度了一個愉快兼充實的國慶日。




