Press Release
Winnie Tang, President (305-753-8791)
Asian American Honorees of 19th Annual In the Company of Women Award
[Miami, FL - 2/23/2007] OCA – South Florida Chapter is proud to present Ms. Meng Jung “Betty” Lee and the late Mrs. Peggy Shizuko Osumi Murasaki Tanaka, two of 18 honorees at the 19th Annual In the Company of Women Award hosted by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department.
The 19th Annual In the Company of Women Award will be held at 6:30 pm on March 7, 2007 at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129. Read the rest of this entry »
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WHAT: The 19th Annual Chinese New Year Festival
The Festival will feature a dazzling and splendid Chinese acrobat show, various Chinese traditional folk dances and music. Another major attraction is the thundering rhythms of Japanese Taiko drummers. In accordance with the Chinese good luck tradition, the Chinese dragon and lion dances will usher in the festivities. Spectators will also be treated to a selection of Asian culinary delicacies. A variety of booths will feature Asians arts and crafts, fashion, product displays and educational information. All performances: fashion show, music, dance, and drumming will take place at the outdoor main stage while children will have fun at the Kids’ Corner & Games.
WHEN: 11 am to 6 pm
WHERE: Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus – 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, FL 33176
WHO: Organized by Chinese Cultural Foundation
Supported by Chinese Cultural Association and OCA – South Florida Chapter.
ADMISSION: Adult – $8; Children under 12 – $3
INFO: 305-519-6393 or 305-753-8791
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About OCA
OCA, founded in 1973 as Organization of Chinese Americans, a national organization dedicated to
advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
It established its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
South Florida Chapter founded in 1987 in Miami.
Co-sponsor of the largest Chinese New Year Festival in Florida.
Organizer of Annual May APAHM Cultural Series to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
OCA-South Florida Chapter
P O Box 562124, Miami, FL 33256-2124
305-753-8791 / Fax: 305-278-8775
OCA-SFL@juno.com
webpage: http://khuang.com/OCA-SFL
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CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR
YEAR OF THE PIG – LUNAR YEAR 4705
[Miami, FL: 2/8/2007] Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!
2/18/2007 to 2/6/2008 is the Year of the Pig – Lunar Year 4705.
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for Chinese families. It is a time of reunion and thanksgiving. Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. Read the rest of this entry »
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