CELEBRATION OF ASI AN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH & SCHOL ARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY
29 ANNUAL th
Unity GALA
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Bangladesh Association of Georgia (BAG) Cambodian-American Association of Georgia (CAAG) Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta (Fil-Am) Indian American Cultural Association (IACA) Indonesian Community Heritage Foundation (ICHF) Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA) Laotian American Society (LAS)
Malaysian Association of Georgia (MAG) Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) Hopes & Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans (OCA GA) Pakistani American Community of Atlanta (PAK Atlanta) Atlanta Taiwanese American Association (ATAA) Thai Association World Center USA (TAWC USA) Vietnamese American Community of Georgia (VAC GA)
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APAC President 2014
Greetings! On the occasion of the 29th Annual Unity Gala and Celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, I wish to express my sincere appreciation and congratulations to all scholarship recipients for their excellent achievements and honorees, dignitaries and all leaders for their presence. Tonight, we are coming together to showcase our communities, which reflect our values, culture and our heritage. This is a celebration of our traditions and the history of Asian Americans Pacific Islanders in the United States. All 15 member organizations of Asian/Pacific American Council of Georgia (APAC-GA) have contributed greatly to various sectors of society and the need and concerns of the Asian community from business to academia to the arts. APAC-GA has made Georgia’s culture more vibrant. We’re a better place and a livelier state. Today, we honor the memory and the courage of the many brave Asian Pacific who immigrated to this country, as well as the native-born generations who followed them. Because of their countless sacrifices and dreams of a better life for their children, we can now celebrate the many achievements of Asian Pacific Americans in every facet of life. Thank you for your presence as we celebrate the 29th Annual APAC-GA Gala Banquet 2014.
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Sincerely Yours,
APAC GOLF FOR CHARITY
Fundraiser for Student Scholarship Awards Sunday, September 28, 2014 Registration at 8a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Where: Heritage Golf Links For further information contact: Varinee Sangmalee 770-833-7009, Lam Ngo 770-256-1038, David Lin 404-747-8496
Le Dam Doan President of APAC www.apacga.org
2014 APAC UNITY GALA CO-CHAIRS
Varinee Sangmalee
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Dr. Kim Reimann
On behalf of the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia (APAC), greetings to all and best wishes for a festive Asian Pacific American heritage month! We wish to thank our sponsors, volunteers, APAC board members, community members and performers for their generous contributions to this event, you know we couldn’t do it without you. This special annual celebration of our Asian cultures is a wonderful way to bring unity within our diverse community and share our common values. Thanks to all of you for helping us make this evening such a successful event for 29 years!
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About Us
APAC IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (SINCE 1985) PURSUANT TO THE GEORGIA NON-PROFIT CODE AS AMENDED AND ITS MISSION IS TO: Preserve and promote the awareness, understanding and pride in our
Asian Cultural Heritage within our communities and mainstream society through cultural activities and education. Encourage the exercise of our civil and human rights to the fullest,
especially the voting rights, practice good citizenship and promote our communities’ full participation and contribution to the American society. Protect Asian American interests through lawful means, raise awareness
and recommend correction to any unfair and discriminatory policies, laws, and regulations affecting our Asian American Communities.
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History
PAST PRESIDENTS 2013
Le Dam Doan – Vietnamese American Community of GA – VAC-GA
2011
Lam Thanh Ngo – Vietnamese American Community of GA – VAC-GA
2009
Willy Blanco – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am
2007
Varinee Sangmalee – Thai Association World Center USA – TAWC USA
2005
Narsi Narasimhan, Ph.D – Indian American Cultural Association – IACA
2003
Willee Bonus – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am
2001
Ash Thakker, Ph.D – Indian American Cultural Association – IACA
2012
Varinee Sangmalee – Thai Association World Center USA – TAWC USA
2010
Lam Thanh Ngo – Vietnamese American Community of GA – VAC-GA
2008
Varinee Sangmalee – Thai Association World Center USA – TAWC USA
2006
Charlie Yoon Kim – Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta – KAAGA
2004
Bala Pant – Nepalese Association In Southeast America – NASeA
2002
Rich Chou – Taiwanese American Association – TAA
2000
Jim Yang – Asian Americana Foundation
1998
Abelardo Magat, MD – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am
1996
Kshama Kakade – Indian American Cultural Association - IACA
1994
Thad Ghim, MD – Society of Eighty Seven
1992
Vir Nanda – Indian America Cultural Association – IACA
1990
Jim Yang – Organization of Chinese Americans – OCA-GA
1988
Giriraj Rao, Ph.D – Indian American Cultural Association – IACA
1986
Tito Espina – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am
1999
Sun Hee Kim, MD – Center for Pan-Asian Community Services – CPACS
1997
Ken Chen – Taiwanese American Association – TAA
1995
Shin S. Chang – Taiwanese America Association – TAA
1993
Victor Romero – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am Manolo Apanay, MD. – Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta – Fil-Am
1989
Soo-Wong Ahn, MD – Society of Eighty Seven
1987
Tong Huynh, MD – Vietnamese American Community of GA – VAC-GA
1985
Alex Wu – Organization of Chinese Americans – OCA-GA
Sponsor
1991
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2013 Recap
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Greeting Letter FROM THE GOVERNOR
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Program
29th ANNUAL
Unity GALA
Introduction of Master/Mistress of Ceremonies VARINEE SANGMALEE & DR. KIM REIMANN
Emcees SONJUI L. KUMAR & RICK DESAI
Cultural Performance LAOTIAN DANCE Pe r f o r me d by LAOTIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY FILIPINO FOLK DANCE Pe r f o r me d by F IL IP IN O-AM E RIC AN A S S OC IAT ION OF G R EAT ER AT LANTA
Scholarship Awards Ceremonies Pr e s e n t e d by L E D OAN, C P HUAN G, VARIN E E S ANG MALEE
National Anthem
Cultural Performance
ATLANTA TAIWANESE PHILHARMONIC CHORUS (ATPHC)
VIETNAMESE TRADITIONAL DANCE
Pe r for m ed b y
Pe r f o r me d by
ATLANTA TAIWANESE AMERICAN A SSOCIATION
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF GA
Welcome Distinguished Guests & Sponsors EMCEES
N E PA L E S E Pe r f o r me d by N E PAL E SE A S S OC IATI ON IN SOUT H E A ST AMER IC AN
President’s Welcome Speech LE DAM DOAN
Introduction of Gala Planning Committee EMCEES
Introduction of Past Presidents & Community President
GA Governor Proclamation APAC Heritage Month
EMCEES
D R. J O S E P H I N E TA N
Service Awards Ceremonies
Guest Speakers CURT THOM PS ON – S TATE SEN ATOR DICT R IC T 5 Introduced by Lam Ngo (VAC) M A R K B U T L E R – GEOR GIA COMMI S SION ER OF L AB OR Introduced by Eleanor Mae Pascual (Fil Am) P E D R O “ P E T E ” M A R I N – GEOR GIA STAT E R EPR ESE N TAT IV E HD 9 6 Introduced by Josh Yuen (OCA) J U D G E C A R L A M C M I L L I A N – GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE I n t r o d u c e d b y Va r i n e e S a n g m a l e e ( TAW C - U S A ) C H A R L O T T E N A S H – CH A IR MA N GW I N N ETT COU N T Y B OARD OF COMMIS S ION ER S Introduced by Shilendra Bajracharya (NASeA) H A N G T R A N – MOR R OW CITY COU N C IL Introduced by Chong Luo (ATAA) JOE AL L EN – E XE CU T IVE DIR ECTOR, GW IN N ET T P L AC E C ID Introduced by Noy Bozarth (LAS)
Keynote Speaker R O B W O O D A L L – GEOR GIA STAT E R EPR ESEN TAT IV E H D 7 I n t r o d u c e d b y D r. K i m R e i m a n n ( TAW C - U S A )
Dinner
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First Raffle Prize Drawings K E N N Y L E E, E L E AN OR PA S C U AL, HYOMEE K IM
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Pr e s e n t e d by VARIN E E S AN G M AL E E & D R. K IM RE IM A N & LE DOAN
Cultural Performance KOREAN TRADITIONAL DANCE Pe r f o r m e d by KORE AN AM E RIC AN A SS OC IAT ION OF GR EATER ATLANTA INDIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE Pe r f o r m e d by IN D I AN AM E RI C AN C ULT U RAL A S SOC IAT ION
Second Raffle Prize Drawings SHILENDRA BAJRACHARYA, CHALIE YOON KIM, ELSIE VIDANES
Cultural Performance THAI TRADITIONAL DANCE Pe r f o r me d by THAI A SSOCIATION WORLD CENTER USA
Dance
Profiles MASTER & MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Sonjui L. Kumar
is a founding member in the law firm of Kumar, Prabhu, Patel & Banerjee, LLC.. She has been a practicing attorney for the past twenty one years, originally practicing in Hartford, Connecticut and since 1995 in Georgia. Ms. Kumar primarily acts as general counsel to small to mid-cap companies, advising them on corporate, employment, contract, litigation and cross-border matters, and supervising outside counsel. Her practice also includes international transactions, complex commercial transactions, corporate mergers and acquisitions, contract review and drafting and trust and estate planning for high net worth individuals, including succession planning for privately held or family-owned businesses. Her client list includes technology, real estate and service companies located in the United States and India. Ms. Kumar is a frequent speaker on issues relating to women and minorities in the profession, small and solo firm practice and business development. Ms. Kumar is an active member of the South Asian community in Georgia and nationally. She is the Immediate Past President of the North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA), having served on its Executive Committee for the past four years. She is also a founding Trustee of the NASABA Foundation. Ms. Kumar is a charter member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), Atlanta Chapter. Ms. Kumar has previously served as an at-large representative on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia. She was awarded the State Bar of Georgia’s 2008 Commitment to Equality Award and later served on the selection committee for that award. She is a Past President and Board member of the South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABA-GA) and an active member of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL). In addition, Ms. Kumar is a member of the American Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association. Ms. Kumar graduated with high honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in West Hartford, Connecticut. She lives with her husband in Roswell, Georgia and has two daughters.
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Rick Desai
- Mr. Ritesh (Rick) Desai is a serial entrepreneur and a passionate community leader. He is a successful businessman with operations in the US and China. He is responsible for the growth and operations of four companies involved in Global Investments, Public Affairs and Granite Imports. Rick currently serves as the Director of Public Relations for BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, GA. He is also a board member of the Lilburn Community Partnership and Chair of the Lilburn International Festival. In the past, he has served as the President and Chairman of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and on Governor Sonny Perdue’s AsianAmerican Commission for a New Georgia and Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s Transition Team. He has been recognized by Congressman John Lewis 3 consecutive years for his outstanding and invaluable contribution to the community. Over the last few years, Rick has been honored: twice by Georgia Asian Times as one of the 25 most influential Asians in Georgia; by Who’s Who in Asian Communities in Georgia; by Indian Professionals Network; and by the Indian American Cultural Association for his Excellent and Continued Service to the Community. Throughout his career, Rick has amassed an impressive rolodex of business and political contacts influential in public policy and international trade. His unique ability to connect people across multiple sectors, ethnicities and countries has earned him the respect of business owners and community leaders alike. He is happily married to an outstanding attorney, Ms. Sheetal Desai. The couple has three daughters, Aneri, Aarna and Anusha. The family resides in Buford, GA.
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Profiles GUEST SPEAKERS
Senator Curt Thompson w the Georgia State Senate fro Thompson, a Democrat, repr
He currently serves as Chairm tee and Secretary of Judiciar tion, he is a member of the A Resources and the Environm
He served Georgia in the H 2002-2004. Sen. Thompson nett County, where he and h live. Born in 1968, his family cerne, and he went to Shiloh “PETE” MARIN R OB W OODALL CURT THOMPSON a PEDRO National Merit Scholar. He Georgia State Representative Georgia State Representative HD7 State Senator District 5 ty in Washington, D.C., majo HD96 and broadcast journalism. Af Rep. went Pedroto“Pete” Marin Rob Woodall serves the 7th district Curt Thompson was first elected law school at Georgia to the Georgia State Senate from the 5th of GA in the U.S. House of Representatives has honorably served House District 96 in the and h passed the Bar in 1993 District in 2004. Sen. Thompson, a Democrat, and serves on the House Committee on Georgia General Assembly for the past eleven represents parts of Gwinnett County. He resenting government emplo Rules, the House Budget Committee, andSenator Curt Thompson currently serves as Chairman of Special years. He has been at the forefront in stopping the House Committee on Oversight and police) and service workers. Judiciary Committee and Secretary of gang violence, eradicating gang graffiti, and Government Reform.Rob also serves Judiciary District Non-Civil Committee. Senate 5 In addition, es law in Norcross serving a as Chairman of the Republican Study supporting economic development initiatives. he is a member of the Appropriations, Ethics clients with a focus on admin Committee’s Budget and Spending Task and Natural Resources and the Environment Rep. Marin possesses over 25 years of Force. committees. firm—Thompson & Associates executive experience in both the private and Rob was born and raised in Georgia, graduated from Marist School in 1988, attended Furman University for his undergraduate degree and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. Rob first came to public service as a staffer for then Congressman John Linder serving as his Chief of Staff and was elected to Congress in 2010. Rob’s political philosophy is guided by the principles of freedom, and his proudest accomplishment is helping Seventh District families one at a time through casework and creating a Congressional office that functions for the people.
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Sen. Thompson served Georgia in the House of Representatives from 2002- 2004. He is a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County, where he and his wife Sascha currently live. Born in 1968, his family lived in Lilburn near Lake Lucerne. After graduating American University in Washington, D.C., Sen. Thompson went to law school at Georgia State University and passed the Bar in 1993. He has practiced law since then, representing government employees (including firefighters and police) and service workers. Sen. Thompson currently practices law in Norcross serving a variety of business and private clients with a focus on administrative and corporate law at his firm— Thompson & Associates.
non-profit sector plus 11 years as a Public Servant.Sen.
Thompson has been act garden Rep.neighborhood Marin was born and raised in San club, p Juan, Puerto Rico. Whiledestructive working for Persol, opposing re-zonin North America, he transferred from San ed with the Gwinnett County Juan toClub, GwinnettNorcross County, GA in 1995. He has Cooperative M been happily married to his wife, Nereida,
for 30 years and has one son, Joel, who is a
He has long been involved in the Democratic Party of Geor Northeast Georgia Council and is a graduate at suring that his neighbors hav Georgia State University. ture. In 2002, he ran and wo created District 69 and in 200 in both cases running with a Voice Counts!" Professional with the Boy Scouts of America,
Profiles GUEST SPEAKERS
MA RK B UTL ER Georgia Commissioner of Labor
Mark Butler,
a native of
JOE ALLEN Executive Director, Gwinnett Place CID
CARLA WONG MCMILLIAN Georgia Court of Appeals Judge
Carla Wong McMillian
was
Joe Allen started his career of
Carrollton, graduated from Auburn University
appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals
service to Gwinnett County in the Tax
with a degree in Public Administration.
by Governor Nathan Deal, taking office on
Commissioner’s Office, where he served
For more than 20 years, he worked in his
January 24, 2013. Born and raised in Augusta,
as Director of Administration and then
family’s small business in Carrollton and
Georgia, she is the first Asian Pacific American
Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner. Later, he
during that time served eight years in the
state appellate judge ever to be appointed in
was Gwinnett’s Division Director of Risk
Georgia General Assembly.
the Southeast.
Management and Employee Services.
Allen also spent a number of years as the
Butler became Georgia’s ninth
Prior to joining the Court of Appeals, Judge
Commissioner of Labor on January 10,
McMillian served as the State Court Judge for
Director of Public Affairs and Business
2011. As the first Republican elected to
Fayette County, a position to which she was
Resources for the Gwinnett Chamber
head the Georgia Department of Labor,
appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2010.
of Commerce. While at the Chamber, he
Commissioner Butler is committed to
helped organize the business leaders
reshaping the way the state views the
McMillian’s work as a lawyer and her service to
that later formed the Gwinnett Place
operations of a labor department and its
the community.
Community Improvement District. In April
relationship to economic development and
2006, Joe was named Executive Director
the private sector.
American Bar Association tapped her as one
for the CID. Joe is married to Melanie and
of the “Best Lawyers Under 40” in the United
they have two children.
He has two children, a daughter Sydney
Numerous groups have recognized Judge
In 2012, the National Asian Pacific
and son Blake. Commissioner Butler and his daughter are members of Tabernacle
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Profiles GUEST SPEAKERS
CHARLOTTE J. NASH Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Charlotte J. Nash was elected Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in a special election on March 15, 2011. She most recently served as president of a consulting firm specializing in governmental and public strategy and management. Prior to starting her small business, Charlotte worked for Gwinnett
B.J.PAK Georgia State Representative 108th District
B.J. Pak
is a Partner at the Atlanta
law office of Ballard Spahr LLP where he works to assist his clients (ranging from small business owners to Fortune 500 Corporations) solve complex business, regulatory, and criminal issues. Through his current position, he has the experience
County Government for 27 years.
and the knowledge of how businesses are
impacted by taxes and other regulatory
Charlotte has also been active in
numerous civic, business, and service
burdens. He has been recognized by Georgia
organizations in the community. She is a
Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, Best
Gwinnett County native who has lived her
attorneys under 40 by the National Asian
entire life in the Dacula/Harbins community.
Pacific American Bar Association, and one of
She graduated with honors from both
13 attorneys to watch by the Fulton County
Dacula High School and the University of
Daily Report.
Georgia, where she received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Charlotte and her husband, Michael, have been married for 41 years and have two grown children and two granddaughters.
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HANG TRAN Morrow City Councilwoman
Hang Tran - My name is Hang Tran. I
am the youngest out of five sisters in the family. My family immigrated to the United States of America in 1992 from Vietnam. Our family settled in Morrow, GA in 1994. Even though I was raised in the US, my parents instilled in me the deep Vietnamese cultural and traditions. I graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor in Chemistry in 2009. After a year, I graduated with a Masters in Chemistry in 2010. I am married for three wonderful years to my first love. We have one lovely son who will soon be two years old. Currently, I am working as an analytical chemist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I enjoy working in the public sector where the main focus is in helping people and improving environmental health problems. In addition, I am newly elected Morrow City Councilwoman. My success as a candidate is largely attributed to the change in population from 1994 to 2013. In the city of Morrow, we have observed a 20% increase in the Asian population of the city. Thus, my election in the City Council reflects the diversity in the community. Also, I have the opportunity to shape and to mold my community with my leadership. As a wife and a mother, I desire Morrow grow to an even greater city for my child and everyone who lives in our community.
Profiles VIP GUESTS
YASUKATA FUKAHORI Deputy Consul General Consulate-General of Japan
Dr. Yasukata Fukahori joined
the Atlanta Consulate of Japan in January 2014 as Deputy Consul General. His career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) started shortly after graduating from the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University with BA in Economics in 1983. In 1997 Dr. Fukahori became the Second Secretary at Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Political Section while completing his Masters courses and in 1999 was granteda Master of Science (Environmental Economics) from Chulalongkorn University. He received his first assignment in the US as the First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in the Economic Section in 2000. He enrolled in the Ph.D. Program at University of Maryland,however, in 2003 he transferred his course work and credits to the Vietnam National University while starting his new post as Head of Economic Section and First Secretary at Embassy of Japan in Vietnam. He has worked various postsacross Asia and was granted the title of “ASEAN Specialist” from MOFA. Before his post in Atlanta he served as Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in India; and Deputy Secretary General, Asia Africa Legal ConsultativeOrganization in 2011.
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KAZUO SUNAGA Consul General of Japan
Mr. Kazuo Sunaga
HUEI-YUAN TAI Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Atlanta Office was
Huei-Yuan (Steven) Tai,
appointed Consul General of Japan in Atlanta
who studied English literature in Taipei
in April 2013. Prior to his post in Atlanta,
and has worked in European affairs,
Mr. Sunaga was in charge of defense and
economic affairs and protocol during
security policy dialogues as the Director
his career in Taiwan’s Ministry of
General for International Affairs in the Bureau
Foreign Affairs recently became the
of Defense Policy for the Ministry of Defense
Director-General of the Taipei Economic
of Japan. Other experience in the United
and Cultural Office, which promotes
States includes his post as Minister in the
Taiwanese business, cultural and
Permanent Mission of Japan to the United
educational exchanges in Atlanta.
Nations in New York from 2003 to 2007.
the United States. He was previously a
Mr. Sunaga graduated from Hitotsubashi
This is Mr. Tai’s second posting in
University with a law degree in March 1980
division director in Seattle.
and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Japan (MOFA) a month later. He served as
Hungary.
Senior Assistant, Japan-US Security Treaty
Division for the North American Affairs
and enjoys Chinese calligraphy, golf,
Bureau, in January 1997 and was appointed
table tennis and feng shui, according to
Director, Energy Resources Division,
a bio released by the TECO office. He
Economic Affairs Bureau with MOFA in April
was born in 1959.
He has also been posted in Budapest, Mr. Tai is married with one daughter
1998.
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Performances
T
he Cambodian community is proud to present the following dance group: Cambodian United Dancers of Georgia, they will
be performing Blessing Dance (Robam Chour Por) pronounced “Robom June Bo�. This dance is performed by a group of young and beautiful girls to entertain and wish guests of honor as well as the audience, good health, happiness, prosperity and success.
Atlanta Taiwanese Philharmonic Chorus
This dance features the dancers move gracefully and elegantly, holding golden goblets. Inside the goblets are flower blossoms. The blossoms are symbolic representations of blessings from the gods. As the dancers pluck the blossoms from the goblets and gently toss
Nepali Dance
them forward toward the audience, the gesture symbolizes the blessings of the gods falling upon the audience.
Laotian Dance
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Cambodian Traditional Dance Korean Drumming
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Performances The first two parts of the dance, the Palipasan and the Baligtaran show the heated encounter between the two groups. The last two parts, the Paseo and the Sayaw Escaramusa show the reconciliation between the two groups. According to the legend the Moros came out victorious, thus getting the coveted latik. The Christians, not contented with the result of the war, sent an envoy to the Moros to offer peace and to baptize them. The best Maglalatik dancers are found in Zapote. In the daytime during the town fiesta of Biñan, the Maglalatik dancers go from house to house performing this dance for money or a gift. In the evening they dance Maglalatik in the religious procession as it moves along the streets. They perform the dance as an offering to the patron saint of the farmers, San Isidro de Labrador.
Maglalatik Dance Dance presentation of Fil-Am Association of Greater Atlanta “Maglalatik” dancers: Willy Blanco, WIllie Bonus, Art Bayani, Ed Villanueva, choreographed by Elaine Hornilla.
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Hello! My name is Anna Meas.
I am a senior at Parkview High School in Lawrenceville, GA.I plan on attending Georgia Gwinnett College in the fall of 2014. As a student, I have strived to achieve a multitude of academic and extracurricular achievements throughout my school career. Aside from academics, I am involved in many different organizations.I’ve been helping out with whatever I can every time there is an event. I am heavily involved within the Cambodian community at my local Buddhist temple. I am an active member with the Cambodian- American Association of Georgia dance program. I am always ready to showcase my talent and my passion for dancing.
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Dancing brings me joy as much as it is a way for me to express myself.
CAAG Mission Cambodian-American Association of Georgia (CAAG) is grateful to be a part of the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia, Inc. (APAC). We want to congratulate APAC’s success. As a member, we look forward to continuing collaborations with APAC’s member organizations in achieving common goals and sharing our rich cultural heritage in mainstream American society. Cambodian-American Association of Georgia (CAAG) is a non profit 501(c)3 organization. CAAG was officially established to represent all Cambodian-Americans in the State of Georgia. CAAG goals are to focus on promoting cultural awareness and fostering communication within the Asian American Community.We strive to be the be the resource to all ethnic origins native to Cambodia or has ties to the Cambodian culture and heritage, by organizing and sponsoring education, youth development, health, social activities and preservation of Khmer Heritage.
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he could be the next American Idol or the next Miss USA with beauty, brains and talent all in one package. The daughter of George and Czarina Mapua from Marietta,Camille is a senior at Wheeler High School Magnet Program. She has an amazing GPA score of 4.411 and an ACT score of 35. Aside from being consistently in the Principal’s Honor Roll, Camille is a member of the National Honors Society, National Science Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Magnet Advisory Board, Student Council Executive Board, an AP Scholar with Distinction and a host of other awards. Not only is she very smart, Camille is also musically talented. She plays a number of instruments: piano, guitar, and viola. But most of all she loves to sing, thus, her love of opera. She has a vocal range of soprano. Camille was the finalist in the Governor’s Honors Program in Vocal Performance and won first place in Musical Composition under the School Level Reflections. In 2011, she was awarded the Outstanding Musician of the Year together with the Choral Musicianship Award. She is currently a member of the Georgia Youth Symphony Chorus and the soloist of the LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation). Furthermore, Camille is busy with community and volunteer work in several organizations and churches. She serves as a cantor, a tutor, an usher, and also supervises disabled children. As graduation
is just around the corner, Camille wants to take Speech Pathology and Vocal Performance in college.
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When not busy with school, music and community work and wants to take a break, Camille loves to solve 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles. Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta, Inc. www.atl-filam.org
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta (Fil-Am) has been serving the Filipino-American community since 1974.It is a socio-cultural and service organization whose members share common interests in the Philippines and in the culture of the Filipino people.Fil-Am is a proud charter member of the Asian/Pacific-American Council of Georgia, Inc.We wholeheartedly join APAC in the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and hereby congratulate APAC for its 28 years of service to Georgia’s Asian American community.We look forward to continued collaboration with APAC’s member organizations in achieving common goals, cultivating and sharing our rich cultural heritage, and promoting full participation in mainstream American society.
2014 FIL-AM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pam Peterman, President Koko Trinidad, Vice President Lilia Hagler, Secretary Nora O’Brien, Treasurer Cesar de los Reyes, PRO Alice Degracia, Social Chair Jovie Aguilar, Culture Chair
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My name is Crystal Senesombath.
I am 17 years old and a senior at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming, Georgia. I intend to pursue my education at Kennesaw State University and major in Information Systems. I come from a family of 5 and have one older sister, Ericka, and one younger brother, Lamont. I was born on June 29th, 1996 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to Phetsamone and Saysamone Senesombath. I enjoy music, traveling, spending time with family and friends, hiking,
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volunteering, and exercising.
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Dreams are essential in every person’s life because it sets a goal in which they decide on how to pursue that dream.
Furthermore, the term “dream” is perceived to be a quixotic objective for people because of it is believed to be impossible to achieve. I, however, believe that dreams are reachable hopes only when certain effort is put into them. I enjoy both photography; Learning about the external and internal aspects of cameras and being able to take photos that create eternal memories never fail to satisfy me. I am always interested in learning more about how to make pictures look more appealing depending on the audience. Many of the community activities I was a part of were included in my school club activities. However, I have sung at senior homes before and played for some senior homes in orchestra. Also, I have helped clean up local roads with my church on occasional Saturday mornings.
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The Malaysian Association of Georgia (MAG) is a nongovernmental, non-political, and non-profit organization. The objectives of MAG are: To bring together individuals of Malaysian national origin, and others who share interests in Malaysia, to participate in educational, cultural, social, and economic activities; To encourage communication: - between Malaysians and the Embassy of Malaysia; - between Malaysians and the community at large; To promote friendship and foster a better understanding of the Malaysian culture with the community at large; To promote friendship and foster a better understanding of the Malaysian culture with the community at large through social, cultural, educational and economic programs; To promote and represent the interests of Malaysians in the metro Atlanta area and the state of Georgia; To collaborate with organizations, foreign and domestic, to project a good Malaysian image and to promote international understanding.
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will be graduating Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology this May, and I plan to study biomedical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Because of my strong interest in fine arts, I served as the vice president and the president of school band. For entire four years in high school, I was the percussion section leader. I also was the secretary in the National Art Honor Society. Outside of the school, I participated in Clarkston refugee camp tutoring through an organization called City Hope. Furthermore, I involved myself in several community services through church. One of which was AWANA, a Wednesday evening bible study for young students from pre-school through fifth grade. I served as a pre-k leader and an assistant for five years. Another wasWorld Changers, which organizes house repair projects throughout the nation. The highest honor I received was from working with a research scientist Matthew Swarts at the Georgia Tech College of Architecture for a summer internship. We worked on building an eye-tracking camera that is connected to a computer generated 3D virtual environment. Mr. Swarts and I co-authored a paper on this particular project and published through Human-Computer Interaction International Conference 2013 in Las Vegas.
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I hope to continue my education and become a biomedical engineer that can improve public health and raise the standard of living in communities in need around the world.
The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. (CPACS) mission is to promote self-sufficiency and equity for immigrants, refugees, and the underprivileged through comprehensive health and social services, capacity building, and advocacy. CPACS, founded in 1980 on the belief that people need people, is the first, largest, and longest standing organization in the Southeast focused on issues concerning Asian Americans. Since its inception CPACS goal has been to deliver a broad continuum of comprehensive, family centered health and social services. CPACS recognizes that health, education, employment, citizenship, and community are interrelated, interdependent, and integral to individual success as well as the ability to contribute to the society in which we live. During the past 34 years CPACS has evolved from a volunteer-run organization formed to help local Korean Americans, into a multi-service organization with a diverse staff with the ability to speak 15 different languages (Asian and non-Asian). CPACS capacity has grown from 791 clients served per month in 1999 to 2,600 clients served per month in 2013. Although CPACS has a unique capacity to serve Asian Americans and continues to provide essential services that benefit that group, it has evolved to provide services that benefit the entire community, particularly limited English proficient members of our community, regardless of racial or ethnic makeup.
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the bustling town of Seoul, Korea, I was born on February 29th, 1996, doomed to have a birthday only every four years. At the mere age of
six, I opened my sleepy eyes to find myself in a new world called America. Stepping off the plane, I had no idea that I would be presented with numerous, wonderful opportunities, the opportunities I was given because of the sacrifices my parents made. I went from being the Asian girl at ESOL to the one of the students in the gifted program, from the friend who could hardly speak English in kindergarten to the president of Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology who often gave speeches. I am living the American dream, all thanks to the support from my family and friends and my ambitions. What am I doing now and what will I be doing in the future? I hope to continue to be a leader and to leave a legacy.
I am and will continue to move forward to do greater and better things.
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Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA) Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA) is proud to be an affiliate of Asian/Pacific America Council of Georgia, Inc. (APAC). We wish APAC a successful Asian Heritage Month. Koreans began to reside or visit Atlanta since the late 19th century when Mr. Chi-ho Yoon first attended Emory University more than a century ago. Korean-American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA) was established in 1968 with 15 initial members and the Korean community in Atlanta has been growing since. More dynamic growth of the Korean community was seen after the Atlanta Olympic Games and it is estimated that there are currently more than 100,000 Koreans in Greater Atlanta. KAAGA represents the Korean-American community in metro Atlanta area and provides many services to the community such as observing key Korean festivals, helping new Korean immigrants and the elderly Korean community, voter registration, providing Korean language education for the younger Korean generation, and providing consulate assistance. 2014 Korean Festival When: October 18-19, 2014 Where: Suwanee Town Center Park
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My name is Khin San Ngwe.
I am an immigrant from the small secluded country of Burma. I speak two languages, including my newly adopted language of English. I am a dedicated student at Druid Hills High School, as well as one of the pillars of my small community in Atlanta. I spend my weekends helping out at my local recreation center teaching Arabic to local foreigners like myself. I teach Arabic because that is the language of the Koran. When the teacher is unavailable to supervise the class, I fill in for her during the week. In my community, I help many Burmese families due to their lack of English. Helping people is my passion. I will never turn down a person in need. It is important to me to be a part of my community. If given the opportunity to go to college, I would join or start a community outreach program. My family left the war in Burmar to give me a better life in the United States and because of their generosity, I would like to make them proud. Education is important to me; one day I hope to sit in a classroom taught by dedicated teachers who understand me. I am particularly drawn to the international community at school. I would strive to become an important member of any internation outreach program. Although, I am not sure what major I would like to pursue, I know schools provide something special and will catapult me into any successsful position I may strive in the future. I am a hard working student in search! I care for what happens to my family and I trive to better my life and theirs. I will be the only college student in my family. The phrase “The American Dream� is often passed around like an
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CA-Georgia was founded in 1983 to advance the social, political, and economic well being of Asian Pacific Americans.As part of a national advocacy organization headquartered in Washington D.C., we impact our community by advocating for social justice, promoting civic participation, education, professional development and cultural heritage. For over 30 years, OCA-Georgia has developed and implemented meaningful programs that touched and benefited numerous Asian Pacific Americans in Georgia: professional mentoring, leadership development, scholarship award, voters empowerment, civil rights advocacy, cultural celebration, just to name to few.As APA population continues to grow in Georgia, we remain committed than ever to serving our community. We ask you to join us on this meaningful journey. Please connect with us by visiting our website (oca-georgia.org), Facebook, and Twitter or contact us by email at info@oca-georgia.org.
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Hello. My name is Monica Acharya.
I am seventeen years old, and currently, I am a senior at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, GA. I was born in Pokhara, Nepal. My family moved to the U.S. in 2008 when my father got an opportunity to get a PhD degree in Physics. I live with both of my parents and a brother; my father is a professor at Georgia Southern University while my mother is a housewife who takes care of everyone in the family. I am planning to attend Georgia Southern University in the fall of 2014 where I am hoping to get a pharmacy degree. In my free time, I like to draw, paint, cook, and play the piano. I’ve been a straight A student ever since 7th grade, and I’ve been awarded several High Honor Roll Awards and Principal’s Awards. Being a good student academically has also given me a chance to win “Student of the Year Award” two consecutive years. I’m also an active member of Key Club, French Club, International Club, and FBLA. These clubs have given me a chance to contribute to the society by helping out special-need kids, donating food and clothes to homeless people, volunteering in several events, learning more about other cultures etc. Besides being active in school, I also make sure that I am active in my local community as well as Nepali community. I never miss a chance to volunteer whenever possible because it makes me feel good that I am contributing something to the society no matter how small it might be. I used to volunteer at a library where I used to help sort out the books, and put them correctly back in the shelves. I used to teach Nepali kids at Atlanta Nepali School in order to promote our culture such as language and dance, and I’ve volunteered at NASeA/ANMA Convention. Since I believe that culture makes
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a person who they are, I always participate in several events to promote Nepali culture where I’ve performed a Nepali dance, participated in fashion show to showcase Nepali cultural dress, and gave presentations about Nepal and its cultures. I plan to continue volunteering and promoting Nepal culture in the future like I always have.
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epalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) is a 24 year old not-for profit organization that provides forum for the people of Nepali origin in the United States to promote Nepali culture, heritage and values. NASeA operates through 15 different committees and organizes monthly talk session inviting people who have uplifted the name of Nepal, immigration conference call, annual convention and special events including Nepal Festival. The first president of NASeA was Dr. Biswa Acharya and the current president is Dr. Ram Chandra Baral. NASeA is one of the oldest partner of APAC-GA.
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Hello, my name is Nancy Nguyen.
NANCY NGUYEN Chinese American Lions Club of Atlanta S C H O L A R S H I P AWA R D E E
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Achievement in Human Geography, Academic Achievement in Microeconomics. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Age: 17, High School: Berkmar High School, National Honor Society - In National Honor Society, we have monthly meetings City: Lilburn, GA. Rank: 2nd to discuss volunteer activities and also Date of Graduation: June 2014 participate in community service projects. Major in College: Biology/Computer I mainly participated in the car washes to Science. help raise money for local charities. Hobbies, interests: Guitar, Color guard, Beta Club - In Beta Club, I turn in volunteer Programming, Web Design, Foreign hours at the monthly meetings and Languages participate in the fundraisers and blood ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: drives sponsored by the club. I also Georgia Certificate of Merit, National AP participated in the state convention where Scholar, Honor Graduate, Junior Marshal, I competed in the English competition they AP Scholar with Distinction, AP Scholar, held. Berkmar AP Scholar, National Honor COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Society Member, National Latin Exam Second Place, National Classical Etymology Volunteer at Animal Shelter – helped keep Exam Third Place, Academic Achievement watch of the animal shelter’s boutique and the proceeds from this boutique went to in United States History, Academic Achievement in AP Psychology, Academic benefit the animal shelter.
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Indonesian Community Heritage Foundation 1758 Mountain Oak Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 www.ICHF.us ichf.atlanta@gmail.com
The Indonesian Community Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization established in United States in 1998 by the Indonesian community and for the Indonesian community. As Indonesian living in the United States, we believe in promoting good citizenship, providing support and education to the Indonesian community and preserving Indonesian culture and tradition and at the same time maintaining racial harmony. To raise International awareness of human rights violations and discrimination against Indonesian community. Pancha Anugerah President of ICHF
Tax Exempt Code 501(c)(3), Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 669847, Marietta, GA 30066 Phone/Fax: 770.998.8375 www.tawcusa.com varinees@yahoo.com | thaiawc@yahoo.com CULTURAL ADVISORS: Raungtong Tonglunthom (Thailand) Roongrudee Pangpongsai (Thailand) Charin Nuntanakorn (Thailand) Jern Jern Boonsungnern (Thailand/USA) Chalieo Setsee, Monrudee Sunyapong, Achara Smyte, Vien & Arunee Dang, Patcharin Punnithi, Chaiyaphorn & Prissana Kaewliam, Patana & Paisri Untachantr, Adisorn & Nopakarn Kanjananampa, Parichat Quiros, Tanes & Nipa Kitvanichvises, Vanna Thongintra, Nongkran Untachantr, Jason & Pissamai Baker, Jirapon & Thanyanuch G. Ruengsri, Nopranat Sricharoen.
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Varinee Sangmalee Executive Vice President: Penny Sarindu Vice Presidents: Wonchai Woowong, Pitchaya Phejlada, Chaiyaphorn Kaewliam, Nathan Kongthum, Anthony Untachantr, Yotin Srivanjarean Secretary: Lt. Col. Sumalee Patanasiri Treasurer: Orapin Assavavallop C.P.A: Kasemsakdi Assavavallop Advisors: Dr. Umpon Sangmalee, M.D. Prasert Punkattalee (Nad Auto) Ekapong Sarindhu M.L. Saksiri Kridakorn (Thailand) Paul & Nipa Kajitla (Thailand) Dr. Kim Reimann, PhD (GSU) Legal Counselor: Boonma Tachavanich (Thailand)
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