Pageantry

The ifCON banquet was an opportunity for attendees to get dressed up to the "Gone With the Wind" theme. Here, Ashley and Miss Pitty Pat are targets for the paparazzi. The set was for the "Gone With the Geisha" play that framed the talent show.

ifCON Reception Dinner

The theme of the ifCON reception dinner was "Gone with the Wind." You can see a little bit of that flair in these photos:

ifCON Visit to Stone Mountain

One of the most breathtaking parts of the ifCON series of events was our trip to Stone Mountain. Granted, it was a little KKK with the tribute to the fallen Southern generals, but the Atlanta organizers got us the primo terrace seating and the laser and fireworks show later was spectacular.

Workshops at ifCON 2009

Attendees at ifCON 2009 in Atlanta over Labor Day also participated in different workshops, ranging from jazz dance to immigration issues. Here are some video snippets.

Jazz dance workshop.



Creative writing seminar.



Immigration discussion.

AFC at 25

Taking a step back in time for a moment, Asians and Friends Chicago celebrated its 25th Anniversary year starting with its annual anniversary party a couple weeks back. Here's a couple of photos.

ifCON 2009 -- The Recap Begins

After a full Labor Day Weekend of Asians and Friends and Long Yang Club's ifCON 2009in Atlanta, numerous photos and video clips documenting this year's event are now here and being sorted through. Just a taste of some of the memories are here ...







More to come through the month of September.

Atlanta Awaits

The 2009 ifCON gathering in Atlanta is set for this weekend. Already people are getting into town for the events that formally start Thursday, Sept. 3. Events include visits to the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. The conference brings together members of Asians and Friends and Long Yang Club affiliates from across the United States and around the world. More reports and interviews to come from attendees at this annual Labor Day event.