Calendar: Past Meetup list - The Washington Chinese Language Meetup Group (Washington, DC)

	Meetup	Location	RSVPs
Nov 08 2 2008 1:30 PM	Beginner's Meeting 46 attended (est.) – 4.5010 Join fellow beginner Mandarin speakers at Teaism! This meeting is intended for speakers just learning Chinese or those who know only the most basic Mandarin. We'll get together to socialize and hold basic conversation. Cost: $1.00	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	43 Yes 15 Maybe
Sep 08 14 2008 1:30 PM	Washington DC Chinese Language Sept/Oct Meetup (Tea and moon cake) 82 attended (est.) – 4.5017 中秋節中文聚會! Sept 14 is the Chinese traditional holiday "Mid-Autumn Festival" 中秋節 ( zhōng qiū jiě) Elaine will bring some moon cakes (月餅 yuè bǐng) to share, and you are welcome to bring your version of moon cakes. We can talk about the stories of 中秋節 and your experience with this most romantic holiday in China. This event is for ALL levels of Mandarin speakers and learners, from Beginning (currently studying Chinese) to native/fluent speakers. Newcomers are always welcome! When you come please introduce yourself to any of the organizers so that we can help you get comfortable with the group. $1.00 per event fee for all attendees serves as our dues. We also ask each person to order food or drink from the restaurant since we use their space. The food is good and prices are reasonable. We encourage people to speak in Chinese or be actively involved in developing fluency in Mandarin Chinese. While culture is high on the agenda, language is foremost. 地鐵/停車 (dì tiě / tíng chē) From Dupont Circle Metro station, walk a beautiful three blocks East on P St NW, to betw. 16th and 17th St. Parking is available across the street at Colonial Parking, with validation stamp from the restaurant. There is also Free parking at Metro lots on Sundays. (the Pinyin tool we use can be found here)	Skewers-Cafe Luna Dupont Circle, DC, 20036 38.909832,-77.038048	79 Yes 26 Maybe
Aug 08 23 2008 2:00 PM	Yellow Mountain Art Show 21 attended (est.) – 4.506 黃山藝術展覽在Smithsonian博物館電影陳列 For centuries, artists have been inspired by the landscape of China's Yellow Mountain. Internationally renowned artist Yang Fudong expands that perspective in the contemporary medium of video with his five-part series Seven Intellectuals in the Bamboo Forest, which is based on a famous Chinese tale. Yang follows seven Chinese youths in modern times who are in a permanent state of contemplation atop the mist-shrouded peaks of Yellow Mountain. This event will include: * a Smithsonian museum exhibition of Yellow Mountain: China's Ever-Changing Landscape. * 30-minute movie in Chinese about the contemporary spiritual inspiration of Yellow Mountain. * Walk to local Asian restaurant. Please note this event is for Mandarin speakers only. If you join us afterwards at the restaurant for tea, snack, or dinner, etc it is expected that all table discussion will be in Chinese. Also the restaurant expects all attendees to order food and/or drink because of the large space we occupy on a weekend. * MEET outside the Jefferson Drive (not Independence Ave) side entrance to the Freer Gallery (not the Sackler). Check the map if you need orientation. * Metro: Smithsonian station	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	22 Yes 10 Maybe
Aug 08 9 2008 10:00 AM	LARGEST Asian festival EVER in DC Metro area! 37 attended (est.) – 4.503 兩和一的活動！華盛頓大華地區從來最大舉行的亞洲節再加晚会在安迪家！來參加兩個活動或一個... It’s time for the fifth annual Asian Festival! The Asian Festival is a two-day FREE ADMISSION event to promote a greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures. 节日时间 Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM Sunday 11PM - 7PM This year’s festival is showcasing China: Beijing celebrates the 2008 Olympic Games! A special Olympic Parade will be on both Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There are 4 different stages highlighting "non-stop" best renowned performers on main Cultural Stage; a Battle of the Bands on the Hip Hop Stage; Asian martial arts demonstrations and tournament at the Boxing Indoor Arena; and special performances on the Chinese Village Stage. 9 Asian Embassy and community organizations showcase their cultural heritage by displaying their country’s art, literature, tourism, culture, and history. Tennis Zone including a Nintendo Wii tournament, the fastest serve contest, an interactive sport wall, US Open raffle prizes, and other tennis games. Food and multi-cultural marketplace ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + 120 exhibition and retail booths!! + More than 30 Asian food vendors!! *** The 5th Asian Festival will be the LARGEST Asian cultural festival EVER held in the Washington Metro area!! PARKING for Festival: Off-site Parking is available at the Reston Association Building (with free shuttle service) USE THIS ADDRESS TO FIND THE PARKING AREA!!! 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190 ~~~~~~~ 節日后的晚會 ~~~~~~~~ 礼拜六在安迪家晚上 8点钟到早晨带朋友，最喜欢的音乐（MP3 CD) 我在提供些饮料，请另外带你喜欢的酒。 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 指南 Simplest route from 495/DC/Route 66/Arlington, etc: take Dulles Toll Road VA-267 West (exit 45 from beltway). After 8 miles on Rte 267, take Exit #12 Reston Pkwy/VA-602. Turn L onto Reston Pkwy south. Go 1.4 miles on Reston Pkwy. Take L at traffic light onto Glade Dr. Go about 1/3 mile. Turn L at grey "The Glade" sign onto Glade Bank Way (2nd left after Alsop Ct. If you reach Millenium Dr you went too far.) Once on Glade Bank Way, immediately take 2nd right turn onto unnamed side street! The street is actually an unnamed pipestem off of Glade Bank Way. It's important After turning L from Glade Drive onto Glade Bank Way, take 2nd IMMEDIATE RIGHT (second unmarked road). 二三五三号是个棕色的房子，开到第，靠右边。免费停车在 Glade Drive or Glade Bank Way CARPOOL: Post RSVP comments with your info.	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	36 Yes 10 Maybe
Aug 08 3 2008 1:45 PM	Chinese Comedy Movie & Dinner in Mandarin 49 attended (est.) – 4.5010 姨媽的後現代生活 - The Postmodern Life of My Aunt 以愛情喜劇為基調，是描述姨媽芳心寂寞卻又自視甚高，退休之後一人獨居上海，某日邂逅風流倜儻的金光黨黨主席潘知常，他巧施美男計，惹得姨媽墜入溫柔陷阱不得自拔，誰知柔情背後必有詐，哎呀！我們姨媽的最後一個春天會變成什麼樣的顏色呢？【姨媽的後現代生活】的靈魂人物---姨媽，是由曾獲大陸金雞獎及百花獎的斯琴高娃飾演。而周潤發理所當然就是我們姨媽的春天囉！為了博得姨媽的好感，發哥使出混身解數，逗得姨媽花枝亂顫。本片為周潤發進軍好萊塢後，回歸華人市場首部華語片。名導演許鞍華繼《女人．四十》《男人．四十》之後，【姨媽的後現代生活】是2006年傾情之作，劇中更網羅了趙薇、盧燕等知名演員，戲精們同台飆戲，相互輝映，各有精湛的演出. 類　　型：劇情導　　演：許鞍華演　　員：周潤發、斯琴高娃、趙薇 This is a Mandarin-speaker's event! Please only come if you can converse in Chinese. Ann Hui's latest film, based on a popular novel by Yan Yan, mixes comedy and poignancy in a tale of a woman who lives alone in Shanghai trying to cope with financial woes and the impersonal city around her. Chow Yun-fat hilariously adds to the film's charm by playing a smarmy con man. 2006 / 111 min. 事前先在Meyer Auditorium的售票處拿好票. 1:00PM開始發免費門票. 先來先得. Two FREE tickets per person are allowed, beginning 1 hr before showtime, first-come, first-serve. 電影后晚飯聚會 "Meet-up" outside museum. Note： National Mall (Jefferson Drive side, NOT Independence Ave). The current plan is to walk to Chinatown Garden (龍之味） 618 H St NW DC 20001 for dinner & discussion in Mandarin. Our custom is to SHARE a variety of dishes family style. COST: Under $20, please bring $20 cash only (現金，而已；NO CREDIT CARDS) for dinner. Includes dues. Self-pay if you order alcohol! 地鐵指南 DIRECTIONS BY METRO: * Smithsonian station on Blue/Orange Line is best. * Exiting metro, take "Mall" side exit. Independence Ave & Freer Gallery is on right, near corner of 12th Street. * Meyer Auditorium is inside Freer Gallery Map of Smithsonian Museums at National Mall * 如果到了後找不到我們,請打安迪的手機202-250-0782 RSVP REQUIRED 所有朋友與客人,請每位在本葉報名 Cost: $1.00	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	47 Yes 21 Maybe
Jul 08 13 2008 1:00 PM	Washington, DC Chinese Language July/August meet up 37 attended (est.) – 5.005	This location is no longer available	37 Yes 16 Maybe
Jun 08 22 2008 6:30 PM	Earthquake Fund-Raising Dinner at New Fortune 4 attended (est.) – 5.001 四川大地震重建捐贈晚餐會新財神大酒樓地震無情，人間有情。我知道大部分朋友都通過各種途經向國內捐了錢，救災需要大量援助，災後重建更需要。這裡是想喚起更多的人，尤其是其他國家的人為中國提供幫助。將於6月22日晚在馬里蘭樓新財神大酒樓為四川大地震重建捐贈晚餐會。門票除去餐費完全捐中國紅十字會名下的天使媽媽機構為四川大地震受到傷害的兒童貢獻一番幫助，一份愛心。屆時會有現場樂隊表演，舞會。有吃有玩還可以幫助到四川大地震受到傷害的兒童，還可以退稅，有很多其他國家的朋友已經定位了，你也趕快行動支持吧。餐票$35，請先報名和付款。謝謝！ PayPal 地址: asiansupport99@gmail.com. 8-Course Meal, Live Band, Dance Floor, & Live Performances! An earthquake struck Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, with aftershocks causing massive amounts of damage to property and infrastructure, and inflicting over 65,000 deaths and unaccounted bodies which will never be recovered. Students studies came to a terrible and unexpected end, fathers and mothers will never return home, and children most tragically of all, will never get a chance at life. Think of the many more injured that are still in desperate need of our help. We'll be contributing to the Angel Mother of Sichuan relief fund for children administered by China Red Cross Association. Donations will be applied to the dinner cost, and the entire remainder of the money goes to the Angel Mother of Sichuan relief fund for children to help those children who effected by the Sichuan earth quake. New Fortune has also graciously donated a portion of the dinner cost to the relief fund. The Coordination Council of Chinese-American Associations (CCCAA), umbrella organization is the fiscal sponsor and is a 501(3) non-profit organization. The entire ticket cost is tax deductible. You may contribute more if you wish and have an additional amounts apply to the donation. Co-hosted with Metro DC Asian Professional NetWorking Group and Asian Going Out. Advance Registration and Payment is Required. For event tickets, make tax-deductible donation check or money order for $35 or more payable to: CCCAA Mail to: Sherry Yu, c/o Mosaica 1522 K St NW Ste 1130, Washington DC 20005 To pay by PayPal, send funds to: asiansupport99@gmail.com with your name and telephone number and we will email the e-tickets to you. Please make sure provide your email address on the memo line. Please reply on Meetup.com for headcount. Your advance pay is appreciated. We're a group of volunteers promoting and organizing this event. We need attendees to confirm in advance for a better headcount and deposit to the restaurant. We're also looking for volunteers to help, (e.g. greet and seat attendees), talent volunteers to perform, and raffle organizers. Please contact Sherry Yu at yuxuelian@yahoo.com if interested. Cost: $35.00	New Fortune Restaurant Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 39.121628,-77.176110	5 Yes 0 Maybe
Jun 08 8 2008 1:30 PM	Washington DC Chinese Language June meet up 35 attended (est.) – 4.5011 The meeting location is the big reflecting pool in the middle of the Hirshhorn Museum. It is outside, walk around until you see it. Use the picture above as a guide. Cost: $1.00	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	35 Yes 16 Maybe
Jun 08 1 2008 9:00 AM	2008 Dragon Boat Festival 13 attended (est.) – 5.002 All are welcome to come to the Kennedy Center waterfront to see the Dragon Boat races (about 70 teams) and attend festival cultural performances such as traditional Chinese dance, kung fu, music. NO RSVP necessary. Dragon Boat Festival Official Web site 賽龍舟！ All-Day Races: June 1 (500m races) 8:00am-5:00pmish Preview Videos: Dragon Boat Demonstration: Smooth Stroke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4DQ2vTT3O8 David Winter training excellent (requires Internet Explorer) http://www.dragonboatdc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid=120 Basic Paddling Technique Training video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwE69pdJ0g A little Chinese history... The use of dragon boats for racing and dragons originated in southern central China more than 2,500 years ago, along the banks of the Yangtze. This was during the same era when the games of ancient Greece were being established at Olympia. Dragon boat racing as the basis for annual water rituals and festival celebrations, and for the traditional veneration of the Asian dragon water deity, has been practiced continuously since this period. (source: Wikipedia)	Georgetown/Kennedy Center Waterfront Park Washington, DC, 20001 38.900505,-77.056435	12 Yes 0 Maybe
May 08 27 2008 7:00 PM	Earthquake Fundraiser Dinner at China Garden 19 attended (est.) – 5.003 地震募款宴會在漢宮 5月27日華盛頓地區為汶川地震捐贈晚會 Washington Chinese Language Meetup 加入大華府華人華僑聯合發起，將於5月27日晚在漢宮大酒樓舉辦華盛頓地區為汶川大地震捐贈義賣晚餐會。屆時華府同胞將義賣義演，並接受捐贈款物。而且，漢宮大酒樓將會把所有餐款一分不剩全部捐出。所以，只要你去參加，就是對災區一份貢獻。華專聯組織可與葉玉彬副會長 (703) 818-0608 聯繫。請注意! 定位子手續: 除了在這里報名，還要跟組織人定位子. 為了定位子請發e-mail給葉玉彬 y_yubin@yahoo.com 含您的名字，聯系email地址與電話號碼. We are joining several area Chinese organizations for a fundraiser dinner to help Sichuan Earthquake victims. China Garden （漢宮大酒樓） will donate every penny we pay to the Quake Relief Fund. The more people that come to the dinner, the more donation can be raised. Price: $20/person 地鐵 Metro: Rosslyn (orange and blue lines) 停車 Parking: Free indoor validated parking in same building as restaurant. Take ticket inside restaurant for validation. Please note! Reservation process: In addition to signing up here, you need to reserve a seat with the fundraiser organizer, Yu Yebin, contact tel. (703) 818-0608 To reserve a seat: send an e-mail containing your name contact email address, and telephone number to y_yubin@yahoo.com DEADLINE to make reservation : Monday May 26 (Memorial Day) at 5PM. Cost: $20.00	China Garden Arlington, VA, 22209 38.894653,-77.070120	20 Yes 3 Maybe

Nov 08 2 2008 1:30 PM

46 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.5010

Join fellow beginner Mandarin speakers at Teaism!

This meeting is intended for speakers just learning Chinese or those who know only the most basic Mandarin. We'll get together to socialize and hold basic conversation.

Cost: $1.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

43 Yes
15 Maybe

Sep 08 14 2008 1:30 PM

Washington DC Chinese Language Sept/Oct Meetup (Tea and moon cake)

82 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.5017

中秋節中文聚會!

Sept 14 is the Chinese traditional holiday "Mid-Autumn Festival" 中秋節 ( zhōng qiū jiě)

Elaine will bring some moon cakes (月餅 yuè bǐng) to share, and you are welcome to bring your version of moon cakes. We can talk about the stories of 中秋節 and your experience with this most romantic holiday in China.

This event is for ALL levels of Mandarin speakers and learners, from Beginning (currently studying Chinese) to native/fluent speakers.

Newcomers are always welcome! When you come please introduce yourself to any of the organizers so that we can help you get comfortable with the group.

$1.00 per event fee for all attendees serves as our dues. We also ask each person to order food or drink from the restaurant since we use their space. The food is good and prices are reasonable.

We encourage people to speak in Chinese or be actively involved in developing fluency in Mandarin Chinese. While culture is high on the agenda, language is foremost.

地鐵/停車 (dì tiě / tíng chē)
From Dupont Circle Metro station, walk a beautiful three blocks East on P St NW, to betw. 16th and 17th St.

Parking is available across the street at Colonial Parking, with validation stamp from the restaurant.
There is also Free parking at Metro lots on Sundays.

(the Pinyin tool we use can be found here)

Skewers-Cafe Luna
Dupont Circle, DC, 20036

79 Yes
26 Maybe

Aug 08 23 2008 2:00 PM

Yellow Mountain Art Show

21 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.506

黃山藝術展覽在Smithsonian博物館
電影陳列

For centuries, artists have been inspired by the landscape of China's Yellow Mountain. Internationally renowned artist Yang Fudong expands that perspective in the contemporary medium of video with his five-part series Seven Intellectuals in the Bamboo Forest, which is based on a famous Chinese tale. Yang follows seven Chinese youths in modern times who are in a permanent state of contemplation atop the mist-shrouded peaks of Yellow Mountain.

This event will include:

* a Smithsonian museum exhibition of Yellow Mountain: China's Ever-Changing Landscape.

* 30-minute movie in Chinese about the contemporary spiritual inspiration of Yellow Mountain.

* Walk to local Asian restaurant.

Please note this event is for Mandarin speakers only. If you join us afterwards at the restaurant for tea, snack, or dinner, etc it is expected that all table discussion will be in Chinese.

Also the restaurant expects all attendees to order food and/or drink because of the large space we occupy on a weekend.

*** MEET outside the Jefferson Drive (not Independence Ave) side entrance to the Freer Gallery (not the Sackler). Check the map if you need orientation. ***

Metro:
Smithsonian station

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

22 Yes
10 Maybe

Aug 08 9 2008 10:00 AM

LARGEST Asian festival EVER in DC Metro area!

37 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.503

兩和一 的 活動！
華盛頓大華地區從來最大舉行的亞洲節
再 加 晚会 在 安迪 家！

來參加兩個活動或一個...

It’s time for the fifth annual Asian Festival! The Asian Festival is a two-day FREE ADMISSION event to promote a greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures.

节日时间
Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday 11PM - 7PM

This year’s festival is showcasing China: Beijing celebrates the 2008 Olympic Games! A special Olympic Parade will be on both Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There are 4 different stages highlighting "non-stop" best renowned performers on main Cultural Stage; a Battle of the Bands on the Hip Hop Stage; Asian martial arts demonstrations and tournament at the Boxing Indoor Arena; and special performances on the Chinese Village Stage.

9 Asian Embassy and community organizations showcase their cultural heritage by displaying their country’s art, literature, tourism, culture, and history.

Tennis Zone including a Nintendo Wii tournament, the fastest serve contest, an interactive sport wall, US Open raffle prizes, and other tennis games.

Food and multi-cultural marketplace
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ 120 exhibition and retail booths!!
+ More than 30 Asian food vendors!!

*** The 5th Asian Festival will be the LARGEST Asian cultural festival EVER held in the Washington Metro area!!

PARKING for Festival: Off-site Parking is available at the Reston Association Building (with free shuttle service)

USE THIS ADDRESS TO FIND THE PARKING AREA!!!
1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190

~~~~~~~ 節日后的晚會 ~~~~~~~~

礼拜六 在安迪家
晚上 8点钟 到 早晨

带朋友， 最喜欢的音乐 （MP3 CD)
我在提供些饮料， 请另外带你喜欢的酒。
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
指南
Simplest route from 495/DC/Route 66/Arlington, etc: take Dulles Toll Road VA-267 West (exit 45 from beltway). After 8 miles on Rte 267, take Exit #12 Reston Pkwy/VA-602. Turn L onto Reston Pkwy south. Go 1.4 miles on Reston Pkwy. Take L at traffic light onto Glade Dr. Go about 1/3 mile. Turn L at grey "The Glade" sign onto Glade Bank Way (2nd left after Alsop Ct. If you reach Millenium Dr you went too far.) Once on Glade Bank Way, immediately take 2nd right turn onto unnamed side street! The street is actually an unnamed pipestem off of Glade Bank Way. It's important After turning L from Glade Drive onto Glade Bank Way, take 2nd IMMEDIATE RIGHT (second unmarked road).

二三五三号 是个 棕色的房子，开到第，靠右边。 免费停车在 Glade Drive or Glade Bank Way

CARPOOL: Post RSVP comments with your info.

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

36 Yes
10 Maybe

Aug 08 3 2008 1:45 PM

Chinese Comedy Movie & Dinner in Mandarin

49 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.5010

姨媽的後現代生活 -
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt

以愛情喜劇為基調，是描述姨媽芳心寂寞卻又自視甚高，退休之後一人獨居上海，某日邂逅風流倜儻的金光黨黨主席潘知常，他巧施美男計，惹得姨媽墜入溫柔陷阱不得自拔，誰知柔情背後必有詐，哎呀！我們姨媽的最後一個春天會變成什麼樣的顏色呢？

【姨媽的後現代生活】的靈魂人物---姨媽，是由曾獲大陸金雞獎及百花獎的斯琴高娃飾演。而周潤發理所當然就是我們姨媽的春天囉！為了博得姨媽的好感，發哥使出混身解數，逗得姨媽花枝亂顫。本片為周潤發進軍好萊塢後，回歸華人市場首部華語片。名導演許鞍華繼《女人．四十》《男人．四十》之後，【姨媽的後現代生活】是2006年傾情之作，劇中更網羅了趙薇、盧燕等知名演員，戲精們同台飆戲，相互輝映，各有精湛的演出.

類　　型：劇情
導　　演：許鞍華
演　　員：周潤發、斯琴高娃、趙薇
This is a Mandarin-speaker's event! Please only come if you can converse in Chinese.

Ann Hui's latest film, based on a popular novel by Yan Yan, mixes comedy and poignancy in a tale of a woman who lives alone in Shanghai trying to cope with financial woes and the impersonal city around her. Chow Yun-fat hilariously adds to the film's charm by playing a smarmy con man.

2006 / 111 min.

事前先在Meyer Auditorium的售票處拿好票. 1:00PM開始發免費門票. 先來先得.
Two FREE tickets per person are allowed, beginning 1 hr before showtime, first-come, first-serve.

電影后晚飯聚會
"Meet-up" outside museum. Note： National Mall (Jefferson Drive side, NOT Independence Ave).

The current plan is to walk to Chinatown Garden (龍之味） 618 H St NW DC 20001 for dinner & discussion in Mandarin. Our custom is to SHARE a variety of dishes family style.

COST: Under $20, please bring $20 cash only (現金，而已；NO CREDIT CARDS) for dinner. Includes dues. Self-pay if you order alcohol!

地鐵指南 DIRECTIONS BY METRO:
* Smithsonian station on Blue/Orange Line is best.
* Exiting metro, take "Mall" side exit. Independence Ave & Freer Gallery is on right, near corner of 12th Street.
* Meyer Auditorium is inside Freer Gallery Map of Smithsonian Museums at National Mall
* 如果到了後找不到我們,請打安迪的手機202-250-0782

RSVP REQUIRED 所有朋友與客人,請每位在本葉報名

Cost: $1.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

47 Yes
21 Maybe

Jul 08 13 2008 1:00 PM

Washington, DC Chinese Language July/August meet up

37 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.005

This location is no longer available

37 Yes
16 Maybe

Jun 08 22 2008 6:30 PM

Earthquake Fund-Raising Dinner at New Fortune

4 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

四川大地震重建捐贈晚餐會

新財神大酒樓

地震無情，人間有情。我知道大部分朋友都通過各種途經向國內捐了錢，救災需要大量援助，災後重建更需要。這裡是想喚起更多的人，尤其是其他國家的人為中國提供幫助。將於6月22日晚在馬里蘭樓新財神大酒樓為四川大地震重建捐贈晚餐會。門票除去餐費完全捐中國紅十字會名下的天使媽媽機構為四川大地震受到傷害的兒童貢獻一番幫助，一份愛心。屆時會有現場樂隊表演，舞會。有吃有玩還可以幫助到四川大地震受到傷害的兒童，還可以退稅，有很多其他國家的朋友已經定位了，你也趕快行動支持吧。餐票$35，請先報名和付款。謝謝！ PayPal 地址: asiansupport99@gmail.com.

8-Course Meal, Live Band, Dance Floor, & Live Performances!

An earthquake struck Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, with aftershocks causing massive amounts of damage to property and infrastructure, and inflicting over 65,000 deaths and unaccounted bodies which will never be recovered. Students studies came to a terrible and unexpected end, fathers and mothers will never return home, and children most tragically of all, will never get a chance at life. Think of the many more injured that are still in desperate need of our help.

We'll be contributing to the Angel Mother of Sichuan relief fund for children administered by China Red Cross Association. Donations will be applied to the dinner cost, and the entire remainder of the money goes to the Angel Mother of Sichuan relief fund for children to help those children who effected by the Sichuan earth quake. New Fortune has also graciously donated a portion of the dinner cost to the relief fund.

The Coordination Council of Chinese-American Associations (CCCAA), umbrella organization is the fiscal sponsor and is a 501(3) non-profit organization. The entire ticket cost is tax deductible. You may contribute more if you wish and have an additional amounts apply to the donation.

Co-hosted with Metro DC Asian Professional NetWorking Group and Asian Going Out.

Advance Registration and Payment is Required.

For event tickets, make tax-deductible donation check or money order for $35 or more payable to: CCCAA
Mail to: Sherry Yu, c/o
Mosaica
1522 K St NW Ste 1130, Washington DC 20005

To pay by PayPal, send funds to: asiansupport99@gmail.com with your name and telephone number and we will email the e-tickets to you. Please make sure provide your email address on the memo line.

Please reply on Meetup.com for headcount. Your advance pay is appreciated. We're a group of volunteers promoting and organizing this event. We need attendees to confirm in advance for a better headcount and deposit to the restaurant.

We're also looking for volunteers to help, (e.g. greet and seat attendees), talent volunteers to perform, and raffle organizers. Please contact Sherry Yu at yuxuelian@yahoo.com if interested.

Cost: $35.00

New Fortune Restaurant
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Jun 08 8 2008 1:30 PM

Washington DC Chinese Language June meet up

35 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.5011

The meeting location is the big reflecting pool in the middle of the Hirshhorn Museum. It is outside, walk around until you see it. Use the picture above as a guide.

Cost: $1.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

35 Yes
16 Maybe

Jun 08 1 2008 9:00 AM

2008 Dragon Boat Festival

13 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.002

All are welcome to come to the Kennedy Center waterfront to see the Dragon Boat races (about 70 teams) and attend festival cultural performances such as traditional Chinese dance, kung fu, music. NO RSVP necessary.

Dragon Boat Festival Official Web site

賽龍舟！

All-Day Races:
June 1 (500m races) 8:00am-5:00pmish

Preview Videos:
Dragon Boat Demonstration: Smooth Stroke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4DQ2vTT3O8

David Winter training *excellent* (requires Internet Explorer)
http://www.dragonboatdc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid=120

Basic Paddling Technique Training video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwE69pdJ0g

A little Chinese history...

The use of dragon boats for racing and dragons originated in southern central China more than 2,500 years ago, along the banks of the Yangtze. This was during the same era when the games of ancient Greece were being established at Olympia. Dragon boat racing as the basis for annual water rituals and festival celebrations, and for the traditional veneration of the Asian dragon water deity, has been practiced continuously since this period. (source: Wikipedia)

Georgetown/Kennedy Center Waterfront Park
Washington, DC, 20001

12 Yes
0 Maybe

May 08 27 2008 7:00 PM

Earthquake Fundraiser Dinner at China Garden

19 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

地震募款宴會在漢宮

5月27日華盛頓地區為汶川地震捐贈晚會

Washington Chinese Language Meetup 加入大華府華人華僑 聯合發起，將於5月27日晚在漢宮大酒樓舉辦華盛頓地區為汶川大地震捐贈義賣晚餐會。屆時華府同胞將義賣義演，並接受捐贈款物。而且，漢宮大酒樓將會把所有餐款一分不剩全部捐出。所以，只要你去參加，就是對災區一份貢獻。

華專聯組織可與葉玉彬副會長 (703) 818-0608 聯繫。

請注意! 定位子手續:
除了在這里報名，還要跟組織人定位子.

為了定位子 請發e-mail給葉玉彬 y_yubin@yahoo.com 含您的名字，聯系email地址 與 電話號碼.

We are joining several area Chinese organizations for a fundraiser dinner to help Sichuan Earthquake victims.

China Garden （漢宮大酒樓） will donate every penny we pay to the Quake Relief Fund. The more people that come to the dinner, the more donation can be raised.

Price: $20/person

地鐵
Metro: Rosslyn (orange and blue lines)

停車
Parking: Free indoor validated parking in same building as restaurant. Take ticket inside restaurant for validation.

Please note! Reservation process: In addition to signing up here, you need to reserve a seat with the fundraiser organizer, Yu Yebin, contact tel. (703) 818-0608

To reserve a seat: send an e-mail containing your name contact email address, and telephone number to y_yubin@yahoo.com

DEADLINE to make reservation : Monday May 26 (Memorial Day) at 5PM.

Cost: $20.00

China Garden
Arlington, VA, 22209

20 Yes
3 Maybe

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