Asian Festival 2012 at GMU, Fairfax, VA by I AM FIL…

 

Asian Festival at George Mason University – 2012
The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event…

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Fairfax, Virginia–This year, the 9th Asian Food and Tennis Festival is celebrating the Year of the Dragon on July 21 to 22 in this county. To add more fun and enjoyment for families, Festival Committee official George Duangmanee has announced an extension of two additional hours on July 22, Sunday.

The Festival is a two-day, FREE admission event to promote greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures. It takes place on July 21, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on July 22, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is open to the public.

The Festival will again be held at the George Mason University Main Campus here in Fairfax. “It is spacious, convenient and provides us with a larger footprint to showcasing different Asian countries at the same time,” he said. “Attendees can also park their cars in the parking lot next to the Festival site.”

This year’s theme is “The Year of the Dragon,” where spectators will discover the Dragon lord of the heavens and rain maker’s representation in their own cultural and heritage in four different showcase areas: Heritage India, It’s More Fun In Philippines, Image Of China, And Amazing Thailand.

The Festival will showcase all-day prized money tennis tournament, stage performances, contests, interactive demonstrations, children interactive area with carnival rides, and games–as well as “Destination Asia,” where Asian embassies and organizations exhibit their cultures, arts, and cooking demonstration.

The Festival will have over 200 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitions, featuring 35 multi-cultural food and product vendors. Among them are Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian and Philippine cuisine and handicrafts.

This year, the Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA) will again partner with Singha Beer and the United States Tennis Association Virginia to bring this exciting Festival to Asian American families and the general public. Media partners include Manila Mail and Asian Fortune.

TTOA works with several Asian American Associations to introduce Asian cultures to the local community. It also aims to promote tennis growth and encourage young people to broaden their horizons through scholarships. TTOA, a proud member of the USTA family, was the recipient of the 2004 Organization of the Year Award by USTA Mid-Atlantic section and the USTA Virginia District.

For more information, please contact George Duangmanee at info@asianfestivaldc.com or Bing C. Branigin at bing@asianfestivaldc.com.

 

Obon Festival 2012 – Ekoji Buddhist Temple, Fairfax Station, VA – Saturday, July 14, 2012…

Obon Festival 2012

DC Metro Filipino-American Group

Ekoji Buddhist Temple is celebrating its 31st Obon Festival on Saturday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. with a full-evening of activities including traditional Japanese folk dancing, a memorial candle ceremony, children’s games and a taiko performance by Nen Daiko. Obon, or Bon, is a time of remembrance for our parents, grandparents and those who have come before us; it is a time to express our gratitude for all they have done for us, and for the interconnectedness of our lives.

The first video shows a group dance. I participated last year at the one in Ekoji. Sure I looked terrible but it was a lot of fun with friends. The second video shows the taiko drum performance they do every year. The last video is just general information about Obon Festival.

Bon Odori (盆踊り), meaning simply Bon dance is a style of dancing performed during Obon. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region. Each region has a local dance, as well as different music. The music can be songs specifically pertinent to the spiritual message of Obon, or local min’yo folk songs. Consequently, the Bon dance will look and sound different from region to region. Hokkaidō is known for a folk-song known as “Soran Bushi.” The song “Tokyo Ondo” takes its namesake from the capital of Japan. “Gujo Odori” in Gujō, Gifu prefecture is famous for all night dancing. “Goshu Ondo” is a folk song from Shiga prefecture. Residents of the Kansai area will recognize the famous “Kawachi ondo.” Tokushima in Shikoku is very famous for its “Awa Odori,” or “fool’s dance,” and in the far south, one can hear the “Ohara Bushi” of Kagoshima

More on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Festival

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Obon Festival 2012

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Nen Daiko’s three newest members lead Renshu during the Obon Festival at Ekoji Buddhist Temple on July 11, 2009.
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Obon is the Japanese Festival of the Dead in which Japanese believe the souls of the departed return home for a brief while. Obon is a Buddhist tradition but in the native Shinto faith there is the Mitama Festival which is in association with Obon. Mitama means soul of a deceased person.

At Yasukuni Shrine they celebrate Mitama/Obon Festival in July. Although a place of Shintoism, Yasukuni pretty does much of what traditional Obon celebrations do particularly Bon Odori (dances) and Toro Nagashi (place paper lanterns in the water). The only difference is the Mikoshi (portable Shinto shrine) which they march up to the shrine swaying and chanting.
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Asian Festival 2012 – George Mason University GMU – July 21 – July 22- | 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA…

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event…

Fairfax, Virginia–This year, the 9th Asian Food and Tennis Festival is celebrating the Year of the Dragon on July 21 to 22 in this county. To add more fun and enjoyment for families, Festival Committee official George Duangmanee has announced an extension of two additional hours on July 22, Sunday.

The Festival is a two-day, FREE admission event to promote greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures. It takes place on July 21, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on July 22, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is open to the public.

The Festival will again be held at the George Mason University Main Campus here in Fairfax. “It is spacious, convenient and provides us with a larger footprint to showcasing different Asian countries at the same time,” he said. “Attendees can also park their cars in the parking lot next to the Festival site.”

This year’s theme is “The Year of the Dragon,” where spectators will discover the Dragon lord of the heavens and rain maker’s representation in their own cultural and heritage in four different showcase areas: Heritage India, It’s More Fun In Philippines, Image Of China, And Amazing Thailand.

The Festival will showcase all-day prized money tennis tournament, stage performances, contests, interactive demonstrations, children interactive area with carnival rides, and games–as well as “Destination Asia,” where Asian embassies and organizations exhibit their cultures, arts, and cooking demonstration.

The Festival will have over 200 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitions, featuring 35 multi-cultural food and product vendors. Among them are Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian and Philippine cuisine and handicrafts.

This year, the Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA) will again partner with Singha Beer and the United States Tennis Association Virginia to bring this exciting Festival to Asian American families and the general public. Media partners include Manila Mail and Asian Fortune.

TTOA works with several Asian American Associations to introduce Asian cultures to the local community. It also aims to promote tennis growth and encourage young people to broaden their horizons through scholarships. TTOA, a proud member of the USTA family, was the recipient of the 2004 Organization of the Year Award by USTA Mid-Atlantic section and the USTA Virginia District.

For more information, please contact George Duangmanee at info@asianfestivaldc.com or Bing C. Branigin at bing@asianfestivaldc.com.

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event

to promote a greater understanding of Asian countries and cultures to the general public.

The Asian Festival has grown into a huge success over the years by attracting attendees from all over the D.C. Metro area and beyond.

Each participating Asian country has an opportunity to share its’ unique music, cultural performances, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products.

Asian festival has blended together trade opportunities, product marketing, cultural displays, tennis and other sporting events.

This festival has something for each and every attendee. This largest Asian Festival in the Mid-Atlantic area features at least 35 authentic Asian food vendors, traditional Asian performances on stages, and more than 200 multicultural retail stores.

This year, our theme is “THE YEAR OF DRAGON” where you will discover the DRAGON lord of the heavens and rain maker in each of our showcase in their own cultural and heritage. Besides our usual diverse vendors and exhibitions, we will have 4 showcase areas:

HERITAGE INDIA, WOW PHILIPPINES!, AMAZING THAILAND AND IMAGE OF CHINA.

Food & Multi-Cultural Market place
	35 well-known Asian restaurants will feature their authentic specialty dishes from their country and regions. Many of the specialty dishes you cannot find on menus. Explore and shop the multi-cultural marketplace where you can find unique items imported from various regions of Asia.

• Vendor application are available now… click here
• Asian Festival is Family Oriented Cerebration!

Washington, DC, Dupont Circle – CAPITAL WINE FESTIVAL EVENT AT 2100 PRIME – Three-Course Dinner and Doukénie Wine Pairings…

CAPITAL WINE FESTIVAL EVENT AT 2100 PRIME

www.capitalwinefestival.com/doukenie-winery
www.2100prime.com

Why You’ll Love It

• Meet the winemaker
• Delicious food and perfect wine pairings
• Learn the secret of Virginia wine making

What could be better than an evening filled with excellent food and fine wine? A chance to meet winemaker Sébastien Marquet from Doukénie Winery definitely seals the deal. Join fellow wine lovers at the fabulous 2100 Prime for an unforgettable night presented by the Capital Wine Festival.

Join Sébastien Marquet at an informal reception as you mingle and munch on hors d’oeuvres. Then, experience the best Virginia wine country has to offer paired with three courses of fine dining perfection. 2009 Merlot and beef tenderloin with foie gras and smoked cherries? Yes, please.

– Hannah, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Dupont Circle
When: June 6, 2012 at 7PM
The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row
2100 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
At 21st St NW
(202) 835-2100
www.2100prime.com
www.capitalwinefestival.com/doukenie-winery

FEATURED PRIX FIXE MENU

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Scallop Pissaladiere

Phyllo dough with candied kumquats

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Crostini
Poached Potato with Sevruga Caviar
Wine Pairing

2011 Sauvignon Blanc

APPETIZER

Seared Tuna Niçoise

Haricot verts, egg, olives, and petit verdot dressing

Wine Pairing

2009 Petit Verdot

ENTRÉE

Tournedos Rossini Sauce Perigourdine

Beef tenderloin, foie gras, medeira port sauce, smoked cherries

Wine Pairing

2009 Merlot

DESSERT

Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Coconut reduction and raspberry sauce

Wine Pairing

2011 Mandolin

• Valid on June 6, 2012 at 7PM only.
• Must be 21 or older to attend. Valid photo ID required.
• May purchase multiples.
• No cash or credit back.
• Cannot be used with other offers.
• Refunds allowed up to 24 hours after close of Bloomspot sale.

Asian Festival 2012 – George Mason University GMU – July 21 – July 22- | 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA…

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event…

Fairfax, Virginia–This year, the 9th Asian Food and Tennis Festival is celebrating the Year of the Dragon on July 21 to 22 in this county. To add more fun and enjoyment for families, Festival Committee official George Duangmanee has announced an extension of two additional hours on July 22, Sunday.

The Festival is a two-day, FREE admission event to promote greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures. It takes place on July 21, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on July 22, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is open to the public.

The Festival will again be held at the George Mason University Main Campus here in Fairfax. “It is spacious, convenient and provides us with a larger footprint to showcasing different Asian countries at the same time,” he said. “Attendees can also park their cars in the parking lot next to the Festival site.”

This year’s theme is “The Year of the Dragon,” where spectators will discover the Dragon lord of the heavens and rain maker’s representation in their own cultural and heritage in four different showcase areas: Heritage India, It’s More Fun In Philippines, Image Of China, And Amazing Thailand.

The Festival will showcase all-day prized money tennis tournament, stage performances, contests, interactive demonstrations, children interactive area with carnival rides, and games–as well as “Destination Asia,” where Asian embassies and organizations exhibit their cultures, arts, and cooking demonstration.

The Festival will have over 200 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitions, featuring 35 multi-cultural food and product vendors. Among them are Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian and Philippine cuisine and handicrafts.

This year, the Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA) will again partner with Singha Beer and the United States Tennis Association Virginia to bring this exciting Festival to Asian American families and the general public. Media partners include Manila Mail and Asian Fortune.

TTOA works with several Asian American Associations to introduce Asian cultures to the local community. It also aims to promote tennis growth and encourage young people to broaden their horizons through scholarships. TTOA, a proud member of the USTA family, was the recipient of the 2004 Organization of the Year Award by USTA Mid-Atlantic section and the USTA Virginia District.

For more information, please contact George Duangmanee at info@asianfestivaldc.com or Bing C. Branigin at bing@asianfestivaldc.com.

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event

to promote a greater understanding of Asian countries and cultures to the general public.

The Asian Festival has grown into a huge success over the years by attracting attendees from all over the D.C. Metro area and beyond.

Each participating Asian country has an opportunity to share its’ unique music, cultural performances, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products.

Asian festival has blended together trade opportunities, product marketing, cultural displays, tennis and other sporting events.

This festival has something for each and every attendee. This largest Asian Festival in the Mid-Atlantic area features at least 35 authentic Asian food vendors, traditional Asian performances on stages, and more than 200 multicultural retail stores.

This year, our theme is “THE YEAR OF DRAGON” where you will discover the DRAGON lord of the heavens and rain maker in each of our showcase in their own cultural and heritage. Besides our usual diverse vendors and exhibitions, we will have 4 showcase areas:

HERITAGE INDIA, WOW PHILIPPINES!, AMAZING THAILAND AND IMAGE OF CHINA.

Food & Multi-Cultural Market place
	35 well-known Asian restaurants will feature their authentic specialty dishes from their country and regions. Many of the specialty dishes you cannot find on menus. Explore and shop the multi-cultural marketplace where you can find unique items imported from various regions of Asia.

• Vendor application are available now… click here
• Asian Festival is Family Oriented Cerebration!

Asian Festival 2012 – George Mason University GMU – July 21 – July 22 – Vendors Welcome!!!

Vendors Welcome!!!

Vendors Welcome!!!

Are you looking for an exciting place to market and sample your store/company’s products? No other Festival allows you to reach a large scale audience (with Asian Interest focused) quite like the Asian Festival. Whether you market products, food samples, or related products, the Asian Festival serves as the ideal venue for your store/company.

	Click to download “Asian Festival Retail Vendor Application 2012“ Click to download “Electrical Rental Fee Form“ Click to download “Retail Food Vendor 1st letter April.19.2011“

Space #	Company	Country
Zone A
A1	Information Booth	Information Booth
Zone A	United State Tennis Association Sponsor Interactive Tennis Activities
A2	Moran for Congress	Non profit
A6-7	Quality Resources Green House	Asia
A8	Asian Community Service Center	Non Profit
A9	John Comje	China
A10-11	Paint Me! Paint Me!	Children
A12-13	APG Inc	Asia
A16-17	Frog Music Garden	Asian
A18	Han Bros Inc	Thailand
Zone A	Migrant Heritage Commission Asia Interactive Tent
A23-24	St. Orchid Teak Wood	Thailand
A25	My Bayong	Philippines
A30	Dr. VK Dudi	India
A31	Image Is Everything	Asia
A32	Maries Collections	India
A33-34	Dream Resource	Japan
A35	Japanese Pottery	Japan
A36	Ishida Bonsai	Japan
A37	Vanphen Saetia	Thailand
A38	Tiger Den Martial Arts	Business
A39	Fairfax County Health Dept	Health Dept
A40	Fairfax County Fire& Rescue Dept	Public Service
A41	Sahaja Meditation	Non Profit
A42-43	Fashion Treasures from Asia	Asia
A44-45	Cho-Pi-Cha	Thailand
A46	Indonesian Craft	Indonesia
A47	OHO Enterprises LLC	Spa
A48-50	Mel’s Crafts	Thailand
A51	Cre8ive Chris	Business
A53-54	Xiao Wei’s Pretty Things	China
A55-56	Oriental Fashions	China
Zone B
B1	Sugar Cane Juice	Beverage
B2	TD Bank	Business
B3	Funky Koreatown	Business
B4-5	Spectrum Realtor	India
B6	Gutter Helmet Systems	Business
B7	Apparel	Business
B9	Emath360	Business
B10	Thai Market Inc	Thailand
B11	Capital Remodeling	Business
B13	Rattikarn Thomas S.E.	Asia
B17	Palika	Thailand
S0	Information Booth/TTA	Information Booth
Zone C
C1-2	A&B Soft Serve Ice Cream	Ice Cream
C3-4	New York Life	Business
C5	Aloha Mind Math	Business
C9	Marie Mimiaga	Business
C10	Snow cone, Bubble Tea	Bubble Tea
Zone C Philippine Village
S2-3	7-Eleven	Business
S4	Reston Association	Beverage
S5-6	Fast Serve	Cage Tennis
Zone E
Destination Asia Exhibition Food Vendors Singha Beer Garden
S7	Thai Tennis Org	Beverage
BOOTH	VENDOR
CC Command Center RF Raffle PV-1 LDL BDG & REAB PV-2 AiReal Apparel PV-3 Potomac Skin Care PV-4 MAMA SITA PV-5 TRAVELOUTLET PV-6 TRAVELOUTLET DOT Department of Tourism (20 x 20) PV-7 Tito Al PV-8 Tito Al PV-9 Tito Al ARTS Brown Strokes III PV-10 My Bayong PV-10A Zambalenos PV-11 Romney Wright – Law Office PV-12 Gawad Kalinga PV-13 Delia PV-14 BOOKS, CDs and Games PC Paete Carvers IA Interactive Tents IA Interactive Tents PV-15 GMA Pinoy TV Network PV-16 Edgar Palaquibay PV-17 PNB Remittance PV-18 Taglish Tees PV-18A Taglish Tees/RAFFLE PV-19 Remax PV-20 Fil-Am Community Church PV-21 ANCOP PV-22 DELTA AIRLINES PV-23 DELTA AIRLINES PV-24 DELTA AIRLINES PV-25 DELTA AIRLINES PV ****Meet & Greet Performers*** KIDS ZONE Children’s Interactive Arena

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Asian Festival 2012 – George Mason University GMU – July 21 – July 22- | 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA…

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event…

The “Asian Festival” is 2 Day FREE cultural event

to promote a greater understanding of Asian countries and cultures to the general public.

The Asian Festival has grown into a huge success over the years by attracting attendees from all over the D.C. Metro area and beyond.

Each participating Asian country has an opportunity to share its’ unique music, cultural performances, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products.

Asian festival has blended together trade opportunities, product marketing, cultural displays, tennis and other sporting events.

This festival has something for each and every attendee. This largest Asian Festival in the Mid-Atlantic area features at least 35 authentic Asian food vendors, traditional Asian performances on stages, and more than 200 multicultural retail stores.

This year, our theme is “THE YEAR OF DRAGON” where you will discover the DRAGON lord of the heavens and rain maker in each of our showcase in their own cultural and heritage. Besides our usual diverse vendors and exhibitions, we will have 4 showcase areas:

HERITAGE INDIA, WOW PHILIPPINES!, AMAZING THAILAND AND IMAGE OF CHINA.

Food & Multi-Cultural Market place
	35 well-known Asian restaurants will feature their authentic specialty dishes from their country and regions. Many of the specialty dishes you cannot find on menus. Explore and shop the multi-cultural marketplace where you can find unique items imported from various regions of Asia.

• Vendor application are available now… click here
• Asian Festival is Family Oriented Cerebration!

In Home – THAI YOGA MASSAGE & SPA Bring the Spa to You

THAI YOGA MASSAGE & SPA

In-home
Valid for Arlington county, Fairfax county (east of Rte 66), Prince William county (east of Rte 66), Stafford county, Spotsylvania county, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg
(202) 643-0447

www.thaiyogamassage808.com

Why You’ll Love It

• Ancient techniques come to you
• Hit refresh on the entire body
• Certified in Thai healing methods

Legend has it Buddha’s personal physician invented Thai massage some 2,500 years ago. Today, this ancient recipe for relaxation comes right to you. Buddha-worthy bliss has never been more convenient.

Days of typing and nights of high heels can wreak havoc on your hands and feet. An hour-long in-home massage with reflexology means no more aches and pains. Don’t let your busy schedule keep you from well deserved pampering—enjoy a little luxury in the comfort of your home.

– Tiah, Bloomspot Staff Writer

In-home
Valid for Arlington county, Fairfax county (east of Rte 66), Prince William county (east of Rte 66), Stafford county, Spotsylvania county, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg
(202) 643-0447
www.thaiyogamassage808.com

• Expires October 10, 2012.
• Must redeem in one visit; no cash or credit back.
• Gratuity not included; please tip on full value.
• Cannot be used with other offers.
• Refunds allowed up to 24 hours after close of Bloomspot sale.

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