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ARE YOU A “FANTASTIC FOREIGNER?”

Jim T. Chong, LegendMaker & Media/PR/Publicist

Jim T. Chong

Connection is key to building any thriving community. One statement that I have always used as a mantra is to “Never Forget Where You Came From.”

In its simplest form, it means that as you achieve your level of success or advancement in life and see others struggling that are where you’ve been… to remember what it took and to not look down on those that are at a different stage in their journey. I hope that you are “Proud To Be An American” as the song so appropriately states and are grateful for the benefits we have in this country.

As we move forward, we should always keep in mind that the footprints we create today will be the legacy that we leave for tomorrow.

I wanted to take the time to first off acknowledge all the Veterans that have served our country so that we can enjoy the life we have today. Having my parents, Wing & Hing Chong, come to the United States has allowed me and my siblings to live in this great country as a citizen. I remember a statement someone made in answering the question someone else asked when they inquired “So what nationality are you?” The person replied that their nationality was American but their ethnicity was Ethiopian. Some may still confuse Nationality with Ethnicity as things are literally blended here in the USA.

That being said, our Nationality binds us all together while our Ethnicity gives us opportunity for differences where we can all provide enrichment to each other. I hope that we never lose sight of the tremendous times we are given to learn about people from all different countries that are now part of our family in America. In my county and communities that I am surrounded by, I strive to give people the ability to learn more about each other through Food, Music, Fashion, and the beliefs that we have because of our diverse backgrounds. Having provided entertainment through music (specifically what I refer to as “Premium Karaoke” and “Showcase Singing”), I learn about many different people through the songs they sing and why they sing them.

Jennifer Belle at Stones Casino

I appreciate my business partners like Larry Avent who is a Veteran and has literally decades of experience in Karaoke and sound engineering as well as Bassil Kamar who heads up our comedy shows. Through the music and comedy that we are able to provide, I have learned so much about the importance of laughter and music for enrichment and connection.

In my endeavors, I am launching the “Fantastic Foreigners” which will be my endeavor to help provide enrichment and educational opportunities to learn about different cultures, communities, and where we come from. We will be providing different opportunities for connecting over the upcoming months and years while enjoying the amusement and potentials of what we can really do…”TOGETHER” as a “Super Community”. In future editions, you will be hearing more about the Fantastic Foreigners…so stay tuned.

WokStar flashback at Locke event

With Kirby

Perhaps over time, the more we learn from and about each other, the more we will be able to once again be truly more connected rather than divided as people. Here’s to a great celebratory month for our Freedom Celebration in July.

Larry Avent Performing at Blossom Vale Senior Living Community

To find out more about our Showcase and Venues, visit CitywideKaraoke.com

FantasticForeigners.com

TakeCenterStageEvents.com

Are you interested in helping us share about your cultureor community? We want to hear from you. Contact Jim at (916)747-9366 or jtc.legendmaker@gmail.co

For More Information, Contact:Jim T. Chong the “Wok Star” - Hybrid Media Marketing PR Publicist Next Level Media; Visibility Professional, Founder of Global Chamber Cooperative(916)747-9366 • JTC.Publicist@gmail.comhttp://www.ZoomTurtle.com