“Selamat berpuasa” to our fellow Muslimfriends!
Events:
September 12, 2009 - 2009 Dragon Boat Festival
The 14th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Lake Lanier once again. MAG team has been participating in the event in the past 4 years and has been among the winning teams. Come and join us to cheer for the team & bring a dish to share for picnic. More Information.
Moon Cake Festival
It’s Chinese Moon Cake season, and Penang Restaurant on Buford Hwy is featuring moon cakes direct from Malaysia - various flavors, including pandan flavor. Quantities are limited - so go get your moon cake at Penang Restaurant, 4897 Buford Hwy #13, Chamblee, GA 30341 (770) 220-0308.
September 27, 2009 - Hari Raya & Deepavali - The Deepa- Raya Potluck celebration!! Two major Malaysian festivals – Hari Raya for the fellow Muslim friends and Deepavali for the fellow Indian friends.
October 11, 2009 - “Muallaf” (The Convert)
Movie Day MAG sponsored a Malaysian made award winning movie at the Atlanta Asian Film Festival directed by legendary Malaysian movie maker – Yasmin Ahmad
Awards: 2008 Tokyo International Film Festival ~ Special Mention Best Asian-Middle Eastern FilmSynopsis: Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, ran away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic school teacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones.Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past. Watch movie trailer. About Yasmin Ahmad
Other Community events:
October10, 2009 – MAG participating in TEA Walk (Together EmpowerAsians)
Location & Address: CPACS Main Office, 3760 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA
Time: Oct 10, 9am -1pm. For more information: http://www.teawalk.eventsbot.com
October4, 2009 – Korean Festival - MAG dance troupe will be performingDate: 10/04/09 Sunday 12:00 ~ 8:00 PM
Location: Duluth Town Green Center
Performances: Dances and singing and some pop music. Traditional Games and arts. About 25~30 booths including variety of foods. Free Moonwalk, face painting, tattoo, balloon animals will be provided for children. Evening time special state show. Many prize including air plane ticket many gifts for participants to anyone who take part in the traditional games
October24, 2009 – Chopstix for CharityChopstix for Charity (CFC) is one of the largest Asian charity events in Atlanta, benefiting local non-profits. The 2008 CFC gala resulted in $48,500 donated to 16 organizations in Atlanta. For more information: http://www.chopstixforcharity.org/event.html
Job Posting:The Easoon USA is a foreign owned distribution center located in north-east of Atlanta (near to Smyrna) with manufacturing based in China. The operation inUSA is involves in the distribution and sales of home improvement products through distribution channel and big box chain stores. The company is seeking capable individual with bilingual capability (English and Mandarin) for the position of Finance and Administration Manager. Contact information: interested candidate should send in resume to humanresource@easoonusa.com
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