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西南佛州华人协会活动
​Southwest Florida Chinese Association Events & Other Community Events​
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On Saturday, September 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Prof. Po-Shen Loh, distinguished math professor at Carnegie Mellon University and national coach for the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team will be delivering a presentation at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL specifically tailored for parents of K-12 students and students in grades 6-12. "How to Survive the ChatGPT Invasion" has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and received glowing reviews for its forward-thinking approach to education in an age increasingly influenced by AI technologies.  
FGCU, Seidler Hall 114 First Floor

10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, FL 33965


Community Public Health Seminar
Hosted by Liwen Williams
September 24, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Estero Community Park Recreation Center



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Interested in Acting?
The Belle Theatre in Cape Coral is currently mounting a production of Disenchanted!, which is a comedic musical that strives to break the stereotypes of what a princess "should" be. They are seeking a Chinese woman to portray Hua Mulan. The actor should be amazing, funny, and a strong singer. Interested in this role? Contact Aimee Naughton at aimeen@thebelletheatre.com.



THE JAMES MUSEUM
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW


Immerse yourself in stories of resiliency and self-determination in From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier. This groundbreaking exhibition immerses visitors in a captivating journey through time, culture and identity, showcasing the remarkable history and contributions of early Chinese Americans in transforming the landscape and character of the American West.
Visit https://thejamesmuseum.org/eastwest/

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​​中秋節 Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival at AZN Azian Cuisine in Naples!

Join us for dinner and a moon cake!
AZN Azian Cuisine in Naples

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 6:30 pm

Space is limited! 
Reservation and pre-payment required. Email swflaca@gmail.com or use the contact form below.

$35 per person includes soup or salad, choice of entree, soft drink and a mooncake. Kids under 10, order separately from the kids menu. 


The Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) is also called the Moon Festival. In China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of the harvest and many fruits. It is also a reunion time for families similar to Thanksgiving in the United States. The roundness of the moon represents the reunion of the family. Families have dinner together on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival and gather to appreciate the moon, light paper lanterns, and best of all eat mooncakes!  

    If you would like to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival or be notified of upcoming events, please complete the form below and include the city in which you live for our records. Membership is free! We welcome new talent and sponsors for our events!

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春节 Chinese New Year
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中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival

Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar.
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端午节 Dragon Boat Festival

Also known as Duanwu Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the 5th day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar. Racing dragon boats and eating zongzi! To learn more.
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冬至 Winter Solstice
Also known as the Dongzhi Festival
​("the arrival of winter"). Let's eat some jiaozi!


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