Oct 29th 2017 O.A.
APIDC Walk N’ Roll
An event for spreading knowledge and understandings towards disability was held at The Alhambra on Sunday, October 15th. This first time event was held by APIDC, an active organization for the Asia-Pacific region disabled individuals. APIDC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and has been active to spread knowledge towards disability for the people of Asia-Pacific region, since people tend to hide their own disabilities feeling ashamed of it. 40 education and welfare related organizations participated and socialized with disabled individuals and their families. At the student booth, attendees learned daily problems the disabled individuals face through games and recreations. At the education booth, rare documents explaining the disabilities of celebrities were displayed. The programs were planned by the graduates of APIDC’s Youth Leadership Institute.
Japanese Classic Car Show
Saturday, September 23rd was the gathering of the Japanese Classic Car Show Association at the Long Beach Queen Mary. 400 Japanese classic cars made before the year 1985 were displayed. The cars were brought in by the manufacturers and attendees. Classics like the Mazda Cosmos Sport and RX7 were displayed at the Mazda booth since this year marks the 50th anniversary of the rotary engine. At the Honda booth, the first Honda sold in America, N600 and rare light pickups, T500 were displayed. Fans not only love the performance but also the unique designs of the Japanese classic cars. Despite the maintenance fees, many owners still wish to ride them because of the values Japanese classic cars have. This event originally started just between small number of fans, but it gradually expanded since the popularity of Japanese classic cars grew and this year is the 13th time.