Southern California Community

2025 Events

Popular and exotic grocery store called Traders Joe’ in Clarlemont Ca 12-5-25

Going twice to LA Aboretum to celebrate the Victorian Holidays at the Cottage. 12-7-25

Huge swimming pool in Four Season Resort, Carlsbad. 11-20-25

Top Lin Wine shop ,Westminister CA

Yo Yo Ma & Angelieque Kidjo at Hollywood Bowl 8-28-25

Many food vendors and the variety of Asian, American and Mexican food are amazing and enjoyable for people coming to the 626 Night Market at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.

Spanish Harlem” sung by the Musique Group at the Mark Taper Forum in Music Center, Downtown Los Angeles.

Micheal Raymond singing Elvis Presley songs at the Arcadia City hall 7-24-25

The Answer Band performing at the Arcadia city hall 7-31-25

With Auntie Esther to enjoy halal dinner at the Ma’s Kitchen, Rowland Heights 7-25-25

Micheal Raymond singing Elvis Presley songs at the Arcadia City hall 7-24-25

Delious dinner Ning Chen with her husband and son at Ju Fend Yuan Cafe, Poway

136 Rose parade floats

Prof Hyun-Chul Choi from Korea invited us to have dinner at Sun Nong Dan restaurant in San Gabriel CA.

John Chen and JC treated us for lunch at Dongpo Meizhou restaurant in Arcadia 1-1-25

Go Bowling float that is decorated with two two bowling balls and a group of participants welcoming the New Year. 1-1-26

2024 events

Santa Claus popping up from Christmas tree in Arcadia Community Center.

Christmas party at Evangelical Church of Los Angeles

Rocky Peters singing at the Line Hotel, Los Angeles CA 12-19-25

Rocky Peters singing at the Line Hotel, Los Angeles CA

Leong siblings and their 90 + year aunt and her daughter playing electronic mahjong in Monterey Park, CA 12-17-24

Watch carefully how the “electronic mahjong” bought from Amazon shuffles the blue tiles to be dropped by pushing two red buttons and wow the green tiles appear!

Kerry O’Malley singing so beautifully at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia


Awesome Christmas lights decoration in the beautiful residential area of Carlsbad, CA 12-14-24

Jason Graae singing so well at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia

Jason Graae singing so well at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia.

Anastsia singing so well and jubilantly at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia.

Anastsia singing so well and jubilantly at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia. 12-12-24

Sadie Reynolds singing so well and jubilantly at the LA County Arboretum Ayers Hall 12-8-24

Sadie Reynolds singing so well and jubilantly at the happy holidays musical concert to benefit the Arboretum Library in LA County, Aboretum in Arcadia.

Dim sum with JC & John at the Five Star Seafood restaurant, San Gabriel 12-9-24

Awesome concert “Seven seas and seven dishes” performed by talented singers and playing different musical instruments in a church in West Hollywood.

Hong Kong retirees enjoying a delicious lunch and having Irene Ng singing

Delicious Singaporean and Malaysian food galore to celebrate Thanksgiving sponsored by Club Singapura in Orange, CA 11-24-24

Japan Fair in Costa Mesa, CA 10-19-24

Amazing 15 year old Japanese girl drummer coming from Hokkaido, Japan, is playing the different drumming instruments at the Japan Fair in Costa Mesa CA. 10-19.24

Japan Fair provide food stalls for yummy Japanese food. People line up for the popular cuisine. 10-19-24

LA County retirees- Chuck, Ellen, Maria and David enjoying a Mediterrean lunch in Salt & Olive restaurant in Glendale. 10-10-24

Mid Autumn Festival in Santa Ana, CA 10-5-24

Vietnamese boys and girls dressed in their traditional Vietnamese costumes dancing gracefully at the Mid Autumn festival in Century Park in Santa Ana, CA

Young boy and girls dressed in pink and green Vietnamese costumes dancing gracefully at the Mid Autumn festival in Century Park in Santa Ana, CA

Boys & girls singing in Vietnamese at the Mid Autumn festival in Santa Ana, CA

Pink and green dressed dancers

Moon festival celebrations at River Heights Intermediate school in Eastvale CA. 9-28-24


A group of beautiful ladies with turquoise and white costume danced gracefully with fans at the Mid-Autumn festival in Eastvale, CA

Young and beautiful teenagers wearing nice dress with matching head band were performing the Chinese Zither instrument at the Mid Autumn Festival in Eastvale CA.

Children reciting in Mandarin with their teacher at the Moon Festival celerbations in Eastvale CA

Beautiful and creative display of different flowers. 9-28-24

Young mothers peformed a contemporary dance

Pretty school girls dressed in beautiful and contemporary outfit danced vibrantly at the Moon Festival celebration sponsored by the Eastvale Chinese Association.

Little beautiful ballet girls danced vibrantly at the Moon Festival celebration sponsored by the Eastvale Chinese Association. 9-28-24

Little boys dressed in l outfits danced vibrantly at the Moon Festival celebration sponsored by the Eastvale Chinese Association. 9-28-24

Lovely seniors dressed in beautiful butter costumes danced gracefully at at the Moon Festival celebration sponsored by the Eastvale Chinese Association.

Tai Chi performance demonstration that is so serene and peaceful for the body and mind. 9-28-24

Lovely ladies dressed in beautiful yellow costumes danced gracefully at at the Moon Festival celebration sponsored by the Eastvale Chinese Association.

A long dragon with several people show case the powerful and longevity of this in the year of dragon. 9-28-24

A beautiful young girl danced gracefully at the Mid Autumn festival in Eastvale CA

High School students of the Orin Band Academy performing at the Mid Auturn festival in Eastvele CA 9-28-24

Mike Fong speaking at the Tzu Chi Foundation

Arcadia City Council members at the opening drumming ceremony of the Moon festival in the Arcadia City Hall Lawn. 9-14-24

LSC Asian American Employees Association luncheon in Hacienda Heights Community Center

Elected Officials were present at the annual Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association sponsored the annual luncheon at the Hacienda Heights. CA 9-7-24.

LA County Asian American Employees Association Annual lunch 9-7-24

Hon Micheal Cao, MD -Mayor of Arcadia speaking at the annual fish fry and pot luck sponsored by Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association at the Hacienda Heights Community Center.

Hon Mike fong- State Assembly member of District 49, speaking at the annual fish fry and pot luck sponsored by Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association at the Hacienda Heights Community Center.

Arcadia Health Fair

Hon. Mike Eng, former California State Assembly Member, speaking at the Arcadia Health Fair at the Arcadia Community Center. 8-10-24

Asian American Business & Cultural Association

In Venice Beach CA parking lot sign “$8/hr” displayed at the entrance but sign inside is “$20 for 2 hours”. Watch the video showing how car is parking at the upper level. White limousine passes by.

Welcoming the New Year of 2024 with joy and gratitude with Emi & Christina and their friends in Monrovia CA 🎉
May your coming year be filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities. Cheers to new beginnings! 🥂

The 626 night market was offering free parking and free admission at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA for 2 days -Jan 13 to 14, 2024.

It is the largest night market in the United States. The events are known for their large selection of Instagram-friendly foods, ranging from traditional night market snacks found in Asia such as stinky tofu and meat skewers to fusion cuisine such as pho tacos and ramen burgers.

Have you seen the beautiful murals when you go to watch concerts when you park your car in the Los Angeless Music Center? Next time when you go the Music Center, go early and discover the jewels!

Simone Lagomarcino, Chair of Federal Home Loan Bank speaking at the 21st Annual Economic Development Conference in Mission Hills. CA 4-4-24

Stan Ivie, Bank of California speaking at the 21st Annual Economic Development Conference in Mission Hills. CA 4-4-24

Ta Ji Men Academy performance at Cal State University, Los Angeles.

A group of musicians playing the “Amazing Grace” sponsored by Ta Ji Men Academy at the Luckman Theatre in California State University, Los Angele CA. 4-7-24

Beautiful performance demonstrating Qigong sponsored by Tai Ji Men Academy at the Luckman Theatre in California State University, CA

Fantastic dragon dance performance sponsored by Tai Ji Men Academy at the Luckman Theatre in California State University, CA 4-7-24.

Beautiful ladies dressed in purple and white costumes danced gracefully the Han Couture Dance for the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24

Beautiful ladies dressed in cheung sam costume danced gracefully the Han Couture Dance for the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24

Martial art performed by boys and girls at the the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24


Boys and girls performing skillfully  martial arts using sword and knife  at the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert  at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24


A lady dressed in white with red costume playing and dancing  the sword dance at  at the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert  at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24

A young girl dressed in beautiful dance costume dancing gracefully with nice fan dance at the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert  at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24

Unexpectedly two beautiful peacocks showed up on our drive way and was not afraid at all. They calmly walked around and seem to be at home. 6-2-24

fisherman Terminal

Duet- a man and a teenage singing the Fathom of Opera at at the Dragon Boat festival and Luau BBQ summer concert at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia CA. 6-1-24


Unbelievable sight seeing the beautiful  peacock opening its wing completely and elegantly on our driveway! 6-2-24


Unbelievable sight seeing three beautiful  peacocks fighting on the residential road in Arcadia CA 6-2-24

The Lemon Festival is held annually in Upland, California, which is a vibrant community event celebrating the city’s citrus heritage. There were many carnivals, Liver Entertainment, Food vendors and Artisan Booth for people to enjoy. 6-1-24

Beautiful ladies in two shades of blue costume dancing gracefully at the Dragon festival at the Santa Anita Park, Arcadia. 6-2-24

Summer concert conducted by Rad Moon Rising Group in Temple City

6-26-24

Summer concert performed by Kelly Boyz sponsored by City of Arcadia at the City Hall. 6-27-24

Spectacular July 4 fireworks at the Lacy Park in San Marino at 9 pm when it was fully dark that lasted for 20 minutes.

Freshly grilled Tappantaki Squid and Octopus in one of the vendors at the 626 Night Market in Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. 7-6-24

Summer concert at the Arcadia City Hall lawn. 7-18-24

LA County retirees -Jennifer and Thomas Mui, Daniel & Lucina Lee, David Leong and Mee Jin relishing a delicious dim sum and crispy upright coconut chicken in Seafood Holiday restaurant in El Monte, CA

Muse/Ique performance at Wallis Performing arts. 7-28-24

Bule Bule sung by Dream Boat Band from Toronto, Canada at the Temple City summer concert 8-7-24

Dream Boat Band from Toronto, Canada peforming at the Temple City summer concert 8-7-24

Spectacular Chinese Facial mask performance by Master Zhong Wagi at the Moon festival in Arcadia City Hall Lawn, 9-14-24

Asian American Business and Cultural Expo sponsored a awesome Indonesian cultural dance performance by beautiful ladies dressed in ornate and cultural costumes. 8-8-24


Asian American Business and Cultural Expo sponsored lovely children Vietnamese butterfly dance performance by beautiful several children dressed in ornate Vietnamese cultural costumes of different colors and pattern. 8-8-24

Beautiful ladies in traditional costume as fairies performing a spectacular Chinese class dance sponsored by the Chinese Associtation at the Moon Festival in the Arcadia City Hall lawn. 9-14-24

Young, contemporary dancers from Vibes LA Dance Studio performing at the Moon Festival at the Arcadia Lawn. 9-14-24

Young and energetic dancers from Arcadia High School Orchetra performing at the Moon Festival at the Arcadia Lawn. 9-14-24

Malaysia kaki (friends) celebrating Moon Festival and enjoying a sumptuous dinner at the Happy Together Restaurant inside Holiday Inn Hotel in El Monte CA. Mee Jin cutting the Coconut chicken with scissor and no knife. 9-17-24

Chinese Elected Officials from San Gabriel Valley were well represented at the Grand Opening of Tony Chef restaurant in Monterey Park, CA. There was the Lion dance, the whole roasted pig and chicken as offering and fire crackers. 7-29-23

Mike Eng speaking at the Tzu Chi Foundation

Jodi Chen from LACAAEA

Hate Crime seminar at Tzu Chi Fountain