Chinese New Year in the Desert/ Las Vegas Spring Festival Cultural Ambassadors:
- Foster understanding and appreciation between different cultures
- Promote cultural, educative and scientific knowledge exchange
- Champion CNY in the Desert/Las Vegas Spring Festival 2013 throughout the year
We want to recognize the following Cultural Ambassadors for their time and efforts!
Bessy Lee-Oh
Betty Atkins, Japan America Society of Nevada
Billie-Ann Sabala, Lohan School of Shaolin
Bindi Parikh, Indian Chamber of Commerce
Caryl Suzuki, Sangha Buddhist
Darrel Yuen, Lions International
Demi Liu, Golden Catalyst
Dona Brown, St. Jude’s Women’s Auxiliary Group
Dr. Daniel Asera, UNLV and U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association
Dr. Sean Su, Sexy Vegas Skin
Dr. Suzie Su, Sexy Vegas Smile
Dr. Terry Wong, Asian Chamber of Commerce
Eliza Budiarto, Asian Chamber of Commerce
Gabe Zapata, HotBox PhotoBooths
Gene Sugano, Korabo Taiko
Gina Chen, Emcee, Opening Ceremony
Jennifer Caballero, Kaminari Taiko
June Beland, Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Kayla Yu, UNLV
Hetty Chang, LVCVA
Jing Espiritu, Las Vegas International Council of Chambers
Les Krifaton, Shine Family Foundation
Maggie Chen, International Food Association & Tzi Chi Academy
Mary Tha, HotBox PhotoBooths
Robert Macabagdal, Asian Journal
Rowena Baraan-Krifaton, Shine Family Foundation
Roy Nakamura, Asian Chamber of Commerce
Roy Suzuki, Sangha Buddhist
Salve Edelman, Rising Asian Pacific Americans Coalition for Diversity
Supriya (Ria) Mirchandani, Friends of India
Wayne Tanaka, Friends of Tanaka Elementary School Golf Tournament
Yolanda Arteaga, Face-Up