Asian Cultural Society (ACS) was formed in 2003 by Founder and current President, Dr. Kwong as a subsidiary to The Center for Integrated Medicine (CIM). Its purpose back in 2003 was to supplement CIM, Public Education Series (which is an education series created to provide workshops in Traditional Chinese Medicine to intern doctors, staff and patients) with Chinese culture. ACS is currently a major community- based non-profit organization to preserve the common interests of the South Valley’s Chinese community and also to promote/foster the understanding of the Chinese culture to people of non-Asian descent.
Chinese cultural activities have many benefits in Visalia/ Central California Valley community. ACS mission statements are.
- Acquire appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of the Chinese culture referring to Chinese nationals (China), over-seas Chinese (UK, Latin America, Australia, Canada and other parts of Asia), and Chinese Americans.
- Service to the Chinese/Asian community.
- Foster a friendship and camaraderie between Chinese and people of all backgrounds.
- Understand the importance of learning the Chinese culture due to China as an economic and educational powerhouse. It will greatly benefit us to understand the Chinese way of thinking.
All proceeds from this program will benefit ACS cultural events, CIM medical charities such as CIM Community Acupuncture Clinic and Autism Spectrum/ Aspergers Ass. of Tulare/Kings County as well as CIM Public Education & Awareness Series.
Volunteers:
- Dr. Kwong
- Sujana De Almeida
- Sharon Heberling
- Lisa Heberling
- Sunny Wang
- Ivana Changsing
- Tommy Davis Nguyen
- Beatrice Ponce
- Tony Dominguez
- Debbie Eldefonfo
- Kledsai Podchaikul
- Christopher Sobbe
- Gene Gong
And the staff at The Center for Integrated Medicine
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering for the Asian Cultural Society.
