Asian Central recently interviewed actress Bai Ling, who has hundreds of accolades since hitting the mainstream media.

She has been highly controversial in years past, but that hasn’t changed her spirit and yearning for fun, adventure, and most of all, sharing her gifts with the world. We hope you enjoy this interview, which is available…

The world’s oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday yesterday in southern Japan, telling reporters he wants to live another five years. Tomoji Tanabe, who was born Sept. 18, 1895, received birthday gifts, flowers and $1,000 cash from the mayor of his hometown of Miyakonojo, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Tanabe told reporters he wants…

While patiently waiting for Se7en’s American debut album, I find out that BoA has already chosen a song to debut with in the U.S.!

The song, “Eat You Up” produced by Bloodshy and Avant (whom of which have worked with J.Lo, Britney Spears, Madonna and others) will the BoA’s launching pad into the American music industry. …

Okay, so the usual Artist of the Week (AotW) articles usually feature a musical artist but this week I decided to change it up a bit.  This week’s article features an individual who is widely-known for her wacky, artsy creations in the film and fashion industry.

Tokyo born Nagi Noda is a world-reknown music video/TV commercial/art…

Jan Ken Po Gakko - Asian Arts and Crafts Festival

When: Saturday, September 27, 2008

Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Where: Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation
9040 High Tech Court
Elk Grove, CA

Just a reminder about Jan Ken Po Gakko coming up. However, this year it will not be held at the Elk’s Lodge.

This event features Asian-American artists, crafters, and Asian-American influenced…

This is a project he’s particularly proud of and this will actually be their first performance since a successful show during the Chicago Asian American Jazz Fest in 2005!

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT

Need a New TEAMBUILDING IDEA or GROUP ACTIVITY? Want to LEARN SOMETHING NEW About Asian Culture?

Don’t Miss An Unforgettable Experience… Be a part of The 8th Annual Dragon Boat Races & Asian Festival brought to you by Riverfront Recapture Hartford!

The Dragon Boat Races and…

Exclusive Guided Tour: Ming Dynasty Exhibit at San Francisco Asian Art Museum

Host: Texas Exes San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

When: Thursday, September 18, 2008

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Guided tour will begin at 6pm

Where: San Francisco Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA

Admission: $5.00 per person
RSVP at our Event Website: https://www.texasexes.org/ch/index.asp?c=501&m=2#

Description: “For centuries, Ming porcelain vases have been…

The Moon festival (also called the Mooncake or Mid-Autumn festival) falls on September 14th in the year 2008.

Every year on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, when the moon is at its maximum brightness for the entire year, the Chinese celebrate “zhong qiu jie.” Children are told the story of…

In dedication to the Sichuan Earthquake victims, the International Business Assn., Alpha Sigma Rho, and Asian Student Assn. are organizing a candlelight vigil to raise funds. We hope to not only have Temple students, but we would like all of Philadelphia and neighboring colleges to attend.