CHINESE WEEK 2007
                             YEAR OF THE BOAR
                             FEBRUARY 12-18, 2007

Phoenix Chinese Week Committee, in cooperation with the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, is proud to present CHINESE WEEK 2007,  a series of cultural, social and educational events celebrating the rich and diverse Chinese ethnic and cultural heritage. Chinese Week 2007 events will be held throughout the greater Phoenix area February 12th thru the 18th. 2007.  Highlights of this tribute to the Valley's Chinese community and Phoenix's Sister City of Taipei, Taiwan, will include a three-day Culture and Cuisine Festival, a variety performance show from Taipei, Children's Pavilion and a Chinese New Year Banquet.

The Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated on the first lunar moon.  In Chinese, the lunar New Year is known as "Spring Festival".  According to the Chinese Zodiac, this is the Year of the Boar or Year 4705.  Boars are cheerful, generous, confident, influential, successful, tolerant and fortunate.  People born in the Year of the Boar enjoy reading, cooking, walking, windsurfing and shopping.  Boars make good teachers, researchers, actors, farmers and painters. They are compatible with the rabbit and sheep, but their opposites are the monkey, snake and boar.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

September 2006 to February 2007
Chinese Cultural Journeys and School Outreaches
Chinese Week's Children's Pavilion will have Chinese Culture Journeys and School Outreaches that provide complimentary instructions and demonstrations of Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, paper folding and arts & crafts to schools and corporations.
For more information, contact Principal Lin Ling Lee at linlinglee@cox.net or call 602-548-8398.

October 2006 to February 1st, 2007
Chinese Week Contest
Students from kindergarten to ninth grade are eligible to participate in Chinese Week's Painting/Drawing Contest with the theme "What I Know about Chinese Culture".  The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 1st, 2007.
For more information, contact Nanci Carlson at cjcarlson1@cox.net or call 480-837-6502.

Sunday, January 28th, 2007
Chinese Week Bowling Tournament
12:30 p.m.    Christown Bowl      19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
Division for bowlers include veteran sanction bowler, teen and children with no gutter (bumper) bowling.  The costs range from $7 for children to $12 and $20 for adult divisions.
For more information on the tournament, leave a message for Crane Teng at 602-278-1105.

Thursday, February 1st to Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Chinese Art Exhibit
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.         Arizona Public Service  Atrium      400 N. 5th St. Phoenix
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.         Asian Bank of Arizona      Chinese Cultural Center  668 N. 44th St. #123, Phoenix
Enjoy the wonderful and memorable arts of our talented local Chinese artists.  Free admission.

Saturday, February 10th, 2007
Phoenix Chinese Week Taiji Tournament
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.      World Martial Arts Academy      2028 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Inaugural Taiji tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and the Phoenix Taiji Club.  There will be five competitions: individual Taiji Chuan solo and Taiji sword solo for men and women, plus group Taiji Chuan.  Everyone is welcome to join the competition and celebrate the Year of the Boar.
Admission to each competition is $5 per competitor. 
For more information, contact Ping Hong and Quan Li at quan52@gmail.com or 602-490-8800.

Saturday, February 10th, 2007
Volleyball Tournament
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.      First Chinese Baptist Church      4910 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix
This annual volleyball tournament is open to the public and the registration fe is $8 per person ($7 for students).  Only 12 teams will be accepted. Trophies and/or medals will be awarded to top winners.
For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
                        
Sunday, Februay 11th, 2007
Table Tennis 
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.      Phoenix Table Tennis Club at Arch Gym      1550 W. Colter St. Phoenix.
This event  is open to the public and the registration fe is $9 per event by February 7th.. On-site registration is not guaranteed. Trophies will be awarded to top winners.
For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
                     
Monday, February 12th, 2007
Opening Reception and Press Conference
Noon         Arizona Public Service Atrium 400 N. 5th St. Phoenix
The opening reception and press conference kick off the week-long celebration activities of Chinese Week 2007 and acknowledges the affiliation between Phoenix Chinese Week and the cities of Phoenix, Arizona and Taipei, Taiwan.

Friday, February 16th, 2007
Official Grand Opening Ceremony 
Noon - 1 p.m.            Chinese Cultural Center      668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Local and Taipei dignitaries will kick off Chinese Week 2007 Culture and Cuisine Festival.  The opening ceremony will feature live entertainment and cultural activities.

Friday February 16th thru Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Phoenix Chinese Week Culture and Cuisine Festival
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday                                                                               click on map for link to mapquest
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Chinese Cultural Center      668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the 17th annual Phoenix Chinese Week's Culture and Cuisine Festival.  Enjoy continuous live entertainment including the famous dragon and lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, folk dances, musical performances, popular Children's Pavilion and more.  Shop at souvenir and arts & crafts booths, watch demonstrations by master chefs and taste the scrumptious Chinese cuisine presented by the Chinese Restaurant Association of Arizona.  This event is free and open to the public, but parking is $5 per vehicle (partial proceeds from parking go to cultural events and education).

The festival includes:

Taipei Dragon Boat Display
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Traditional dragon boats donated by the city of Taipei, Taiwan to the City of Phoenix in honor of the 25th anniversary of their sister cities relationship.

Koi Show
Valley of the Sun Koi Club is sponsoring the Greater Phoenix Koi Show.  See the highest quality koi that will be competing in national koi shows. There also will be lectures on koi health, and purchasing and transporting of koi.  Children can participate in a koi coloring contest.  Vendors from around the country wil be at the koi show. 
For more information, contact Robbi McCleny at 602-404-7125.

Childrens Pavilion
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Children's Pavilion provides free instruction and demonstrations of Chinese calligraphy, translating English names into Chinese, paper foldings, dough art, paper cuttings and other cultural arts and crafts.  Children of all ages can enjoy the complimentary cultural  hands-on activities reflecting Chinese culture, art, crafts, customs and heritage.
For more information, contact Principal Lin Ling Lee at 602-548-8398.

Food Pavilion
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
A tour of delicious Chinese Cuisine featuring different regions and styles, including an all vegetarian menu.

Chinese Cultural Village: Chinese Inventions and History Booth
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and  Sunday
See what the Chinese contributed to the world.  Learn how to use the abacus - the "Chinese computer" - to solve mathematical problems and discover other inventions, including the printing block, kites, compasses and more.  Glimpse the traditional attire of the different Chinese dynasties.  Pictures, Chinese puppets and other artifacts depictiing the history of Chinese inventions also will be exhibited.

Chinese Cultural Theater
10 a. m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and  Sunday
Enjoy traditional and cultural topics such as Chinese calligraphy, weddings, instruments, printing, festivals and foods in the Chinese Cultural Theater.  Demonstrations and presentations of diverse topics will be scheduled throughout the three-day event.

Photo Exhibit
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and  Sunday
Featuring photos of the Chinese community in the Valley from the past to the present, showing different organizations and services at work and play.

Mah-Jong Booth
Noon - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only
Learn the art of Mah-Jong tiles as you watch demonstrations and have an opportunity to try your hand at this popular game.
For more information, contact Sue Fong at 602-840-4333

Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Award Ceremony
Noon - 1 p.m.
Chinese Cultural Center         668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Chinese Week Painting Contest winners will be recognized and presented with awards and gifts.

Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Phoenix Cup Weiqi (GO) Open Tournament
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.       Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
This is the Third Phoenix Cup Weiqi (Go) Open Tournament.  The tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week  and the AZ Go Club of AGA.
Everyone is welcome to join the "Hand Talk", to celebrate the Year of the Boar, and promote Weiqi (Go), an important element of Chinese Culture.
Admission is free.  Goodies and tea will be provided.
For more information, contact Quan Li at quan52@gmail.com or call 602-490-8800 or Bill Gundberg at wgundberg@telliercompanies.com or call 480-831-5567.

Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Chinese New Year Banquet
6 p.m.- No host cocktail reception
7 p.m. - Dinner
Great Wall Restaurant           3446 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
Join a celebration of the Chinese New Year and the pre-conclusion of Phoenix Chinese Week 2007, featuring live entertainment and a delicious 10-course banquet.
Admission is $35 per person.  Due to limited seating, early reservations are requested.   
For reservations or information, contact Mai Young at 623-931-7718 or Eleanor Tang at 623-937-5196

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Taipei Variety Performance
6:30 p,m. - Pre-show
7 p.m. - Performance
Orpheum Theater         203 W. Adams St., Phoenix
Taipei Variety Performance will feature acrobats, dancing, singing and performances in traditional costumes.  A special pre-show celebrating Chinese New Year's Day will feature unique tricks and techniques from a Jia - Ho Chinese Yo-Yo team and dances performed by local talent from the Chinese Art Academy, Choreographed by Yang Ying. 
Admission is $25-VIP, $15-adults, and $10-children 12 and under.  For tickets, Call Wen Chyi Chiu at 602-548-8398, Lin Ling Lee at 602-418-8895, Mai Young at 623-931-7718, Nanci Carlson at 480-837-6502 or the Convention Center box office at 602-262-7272.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
"East Meets West"
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - VIP Reception
1 -3 p.m. - Entertainment      
Chandler Center for the Arts         250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Premier Asian entertainment: An event to benefit the Asian Pacific Community in Action.
For more information, call 602-265-4598.

CHINESE WEEK DRAWING
Donation: $1 (partial proceeds from raffle go to the cultural events and education).

Prizes:
$500 travel gift certificate at Dynamic Travel, (no cash value), courtesy of Dynamic Travel and Phoenix Chinese Week
Original painting, courtesy of artist Miranda Wong
$200 gift certificate, courtesy of  Lee-Lee Oriental Food Market
$100 gift certificate, courtesy of  Golden Jade Jewelry
Gift certificate to Mane Attraction Beauty Salon, courtesy of  Kendall Ong
Restaurant gift certificates, courtesy of  Chinese Restaurant Association of AZ.
Desert Jade Restaurant, Eurasia Bistro, Golden Buddha Restaurant
    Drawing will be on Sunday, February 18, 2007  (afternoon), during the Culture and Cuisine Festival at the Chinese Cultural Center.
                        Need not be present to win

                                                   

                                                 2007 Phoenix Chinese Week Event and Contest Winners

Chinese Week Contest
Students from kindergarten to ninth grade are eligible to participate in Chinese Week's Painting/Drawing Contest with the theme "What I Know about Chinese Culture". The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 1st, 2007.
For more information, contact Nanci Carlson at cjcarlson1@cox.net or call 480-837-6502. 
1st Place:
K-2nd grade: A. Wong
3rd - 5th grade: E. Jing
6th - 9th grade: N. Jing

2nd Place:
K-2nd grade: J. Juang
3rd - 5th grade: M. Greve 
6th - 9th grade: C. Zeng

3rd Place:
K-2nd grade: M. Tang
3rd - 5th grade: A.R. Xu 
6th - 9th grade: A. Vigil


Phoenix Chinese Week Taiji Tournament 
World Martial Arts Academy 2028 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Inaugural Taiji tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and the Phoenix Taiji Club. There will be five competitions: individual Taiji Chuan solo and Taiji sword solo for men and women, plus group Taiji Chuan. Everyone is welcome to join the competition and celebrate the Year of the Boar. Admission to each competition is $5 per competitor. For more information, contact Ping Hong and Quan Li at quan52@gmail.com or 602-490-8800.
Group Competition:  1st Place - Sun Bird Taiji Club
Woman Taiji Form:  1st Place - Barb Valentine            2nd Place: - Margret Wilson
Man Taiji Form:      
1st Place - Kai Sun                     
2nd Place - Richard Enriquez
3rd Place - Don McMullen, Ray Williamson 
Man Taiji Sword: 1st Place - Ray Williamson

            

Volleyball Tournament 
First Chinese Baptist Church 4910 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix
This annual volleyball tournament is open to the public and the registration fe is $8 per person ($7 for students). Only 12 teams will be accepted. Trophies and/or medals will be awarded to top winners. For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
2007 Chinese Week Volleyball Results
Director: Amoy X Yang        Referees: Richard Yee, Mei Howk       Sponsors: Maoqian Zhou (Valley Creative Financial Funding)
Results:
1st Place: FCBC (First Chinese Baptist Church) Team Captain: Ray Yu Rosters: Bryan Vogel, Cari Wrohleushi, Ryan Lee, Tony Thipdarong, Rodolfo Estipong
2nd Place: TCBC1 (Tucson Chinese Baptist Church - Team 1) Team Captain: Sean Chan Rosters: Chris Chan, Summer Gin, Ryan Fw, Brandon Chan, Wayne Sun, Johnathan Chan

Table Tennis 
Phoenix Table Tennis Club at Arch Gym 1550 W. Colter St. Phoenix.
This event is open to the public and the registration fe is $9 per event by February 7th.. On-site registration is not guaranteed. Trophies will be awarded to top winners. For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
 2007 Chinese Week Table Tennis Results
Event Director: Amoy Yang     Coordinator: Danmin Wu       Sponsors: Wentian Yang, Helen Zhang, David Dai, Butterfly
Results:
Open Singles:
1st: Panno Dok                            2nd: Mitsutoshi Nakada
U-1800 Singles:
1st: Stanley Wong                        2nd: Brian Annest
U-1500 Singles:
1st: Derrick Dok                           2nd: David Cheung
U-1200 Singles:
1st: Yali Zhang                            2nd: Karl Schawrz
U-3600 Doubles:
1st: Mankit Ma / Danmin Wu         2nd: Jerry Whelpley / Gia Leu
U-2800 Doubles:
1st Mike Fuschino / Yali Zhang       2nd: Ed Henry / James Zhou
U-6000 Teams:
1st: Deric Cone, Gial Leu, Gerald Whelpley, Gary Gavagan
2nd: Adam Zagula, Mario Lurenc, Andrew Manginelli, Wajih Haq 

Phoenix Cup Weiqi (GO) Open Tournament 
Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
This is the Third Phoenix Cup Weiqi (Go) Open Tournament. The tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and the AZ Go Club of AGA. Everyone is welcome to join the "Hand Talk", to celebrate the Year of the Boar, and promote Weiqi (Go), an important element of Chinese Culture. Admission is free. Goodies and tea will be provided. For more information, contact Quan Li at quan52@gmail.com or call 602-490-8800 or Bill Gundberg at wgundberg@telliercompanies.com or call 480-831-5567. 

Section A
First Place      William Cushing, 3D
Second Place   Ryan Smith, 4D
Third Place     Ray Chang, 7D
Section B
First Place      Matthew Major, 5K
Second Place   Demir Zoroglu, 5K
Third Place     Myung G. Jeong, 2K
Section C
First Place      Eric Lin, 18K
Second Place   Jared Hogrefe, 8K
Third Place     Greg Campbell, 8K


               

CHINESE WEEK DRAWING
Donation: $1 (partial proceeds from raffle go to the cultural events and education).
Prizes:
$500 travel gift certificate at Dynamic Travel, (no cash value), courtesy of Dynamic Travel and Phoenix Chinese Week
Winner: Rocky Tang
Original painting, courtesy of artist Miranda Wong
Winner: Amanda Sancineto
$200 gift certificate, courtesy of Lee-Lee Oriental Food Market
Winner:Marian Quan
$100 gift certificate, courtesy of Golden Jade Jewelry
Winner: Pauline Lewtowski
Gift certificate to Mane Attraction Beauty Salon, courtesy of Kendall Ong
Winner: Norma Yee
Restaurant gift certificates, courtesy of Chinese Restaurant Association of AZ. Desert Jade Restaurant, Eurasia Bistro, Golden Buddha Restaurant
Winners: Jerry Gentry, Paul Bang, SOMCO,LLC, Ed King, Dave Wetta, Brandon Harrington, Ivonne Navarro