16
Tuesday
March
County Home - Community Liaisons - Asian-American Printer Friendly - Large Text
Home Participate in the FY11 Budget Process...
 
Asian-American Affairs

Kimi Springsteen, Liaison
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.,
County Center, 24th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 276-8623
Fax: (813) 272-5851

Contact Us  |  View Map

2010 Census

 
Mission Statement

This office serves as an advocate for the Asian-American community and coordinates efforts to identify, address and resolve problems. It assists in protocol matters regarding visits from foreign officials and dignitaries.

The Asian-American Affairs Liaison hosts an annual event as an outreach avenue. This celebration is held in May, bringing together various Asian cultures with government and the private sector.

 
 
 

Events

2010 Census Article in the Korean American Journal

Tampa Bay 2010 Chinese New Year Celebration
Hosted by:  Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans (SACA)
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010; 2 - 5:30 PM
Location:   Pasco School Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, 30651 Wells Road,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
For more info: www.sacatampabay.org

PhilFest 2010
Hosted by:  Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce
Date: Friday, March 26; 5 – 11 PM
Saturday, March 27; 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday, March 28; 11 AM – 6PM
For more info: 813-925-1232 or visit: www.paccoftampabay.com
 

Annual three-day event of the Philippine community. Includes non-stop entertainment, Philippine parades and street dancing. Philippine foods, merchandise, free door prizes, Philippine exhibits and much, much more. Advanced Tickets Available

For more information on all Philippine events, go to: www.bayanihanartscenter.org

Asia Fest 2010
Hosted by:  Asian American Coalition of Florida (AACF)
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010; 11AM – 3 PM
Location:   St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
 

Asia Fest is an annual celebration of "National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month”. It presents a colorful, festive celebration that features cultural entertainment and Asian ethnic food representing 15 countries. Several key local Asian Pacific restaurants are on board as food vendors. Asia Fest is held annually during the same day and time as the International Dragon Boat Race.

For additional information regarding sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please visit: www.asiafest-tampabay.com

AACF will also be teaming up to help promote the Hillsborough County Public Library System with Big Read in Hillsborough. The Big Read in Hillsborough County will focus on The Joy Luck Club with activities taking place throughout May 2010, including appearances by author Amy Tan.

For additional information, please visit hcplc.org

 

Links

 


Hillsborough County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

For Spanish speakers, please review the Spanish Translation Disclaimer before using the translation service.
For all other language speakers, please review the Standard Translation Disclaimer, which will translate to the language the user selects.

Hillsborough County Seal
© 2009, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners | HIPAA Information | Legal Information | Privacy Notice | Translation Notice