Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day) at Wat Kanteyaram 10/1/11 - 10/2/11

Who: Presented by Cambodian American Community Services
What: Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day)
When:

• Saturday, October 1, 2011. Prayers in the morning starting 9am. There will be more prayers in the evening follow by a live band with music and dancing.
• Sunday, October 2, 2011. From 9am. Prayers for our love ones in the morning, food will be served to Buddha monks by 11am. Lunch will be provided for everyone at 12pm. Other activities to follow on Sunday. Expect about 500 to 600 people in attendance.

Where:
Eastern United Temple Foundation, Inc.
Wat Kanteyaram temple
4057 Hunt St
Jacksonville, FL 32254

More info: Cambodian American Community Services

Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day) at Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram 9/24/11 - 9/25/11

Who: Presented by Cambodian American Community Services
What: Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day)
When:

• Saturday, September 24, 2011. Mainly prayers all day from 9am until 6pm.
• Sunday, September 25, 2011. From 9am prayers and then Buddha monks will have their food served to them at 11am. Free admission and food for everyone from 12pm.

Where:
Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram temple
4540 Clinton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207

This Weekend, Sept 24th and 25th, there will be an event happening at the temple located on 4540 Clinton Ave, 32207. It is called Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day), in translation..it is the service for the departed.

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More info: Cambodian American Community Services

Filipino Pride Day - Saturday, 10/1/11

Taken from their site: http://fpdjax.com/2011/

We Filipinos Inc, in cooperation with First Coast Care Home Health Agency invite you to Filipino Pride Day: a celebration of Philippine cuisine, culture, and art.

Last year, over 15,000 people attended, at least 30 vendors were on location, and more than 50 performers graced the stage. While FPD is the only festival of its kind in Northeast Florida, it is also a fundraising event. Proceeds are donated to worthy beneficiaries that are impacting their communities, locally and in the Philippines. We have four worthy charities that the funds will be donated to for 2011: Philippine Nursing Association, Philippine Medical Society Medical Mission, READ Philippines,
and Knights of Rizal Cultural Center.

Come experience the warmth of the Philippines at this FREE family event. Watch cultural performances from award winning dance troupes, enjoy live music and entertainment from local talent, feast on authentic Filipino food, and more.

• FREE ADMISSION
• FREE HEALTH SCREENS
• RAFFLE DRAWING

Tết Trung Thu - Mid Autumn Festival - Sunday, 9/18/11

What: Tết Trung Thu (Mid Autumn Festival)
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:
Losco Region Park
10931 Hood Road South, Jacksonville FL 32287

The Vietnamese Association of Jacksonville is hosting its annual Tết Trung Thu MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL at Losco Region Park on Sunday, September 18th. There will be great food, drinks and games for adults and kids.

Please let your family and friends know about the event and come out to join us! You'll have a super awesome time learning about the Vietnamese culture and a taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail us at hoinguoivietjaxfl@gmail.com! THANKS!!

Losco Region Park
Address 10931 Hood Road South, Jacksonville FL 32287

More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175634862513014