�Iron� Bonsai Workshop Grows at Pacific Media Expo

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 24, 2005 -- Bonsai masters will take an untrained tree to transform it into a beautiful bonsai in a short amount of time. The finished bonsai will be available as part of a charity auction. �As part of our commitment to the community, we wanted to make sure we gave back to the institutions that help preserve Asian and Asian American culture,� said Mike Tatsugawa, CEO of the Pacific Media Association. �The quiet art of bonsai headed by the nonprofit organizations in our community is something we will definitely support and nurture.�

The Vietnamese Bonsai Society, a nonprofit organization based in Garden Grove, Calif., is a 100-plus-member strong organization dedicated to preserving the tradition of bonsai cultivation in the Orange County area. The Vietnamese Bonsai Society workshop will be part of Pacific Media Expo�s Community Programming track.

About Pacific Media Expo

America's first major media trade show dedicated to Asian-Pacific media and popular culture. Pacific Media Expo is a three-day-long media show sponsored by the Pacific Media Association. Pacific Media Expo will be hosted at the Long Beach Convention Center. The show will feature panel discussions, autograph sessions, Asian cinema and animation video rooms, art exhibitions, a charity auction and one of the country's largest exhibit halls dedicated to Asian media and pop culture. Pacific Media Expo is sponsored by Bandai Entertainment, Animerica Magazine, Viz Media, Sushi & Tofu and the Gallery of Fantastic Art.

About Pacific Media Association
Pacific Media Association (PMA) is dedicated to promoting the Pacific Rim's entertainment and media industries. PMA specializes in Asia�s cultural exports such as anime, music, live-action films, and comics while trying to encourage the building of creative communities within the United States. PMA is the parent of Pacific Media Expo. The Pacific Media Association is located in Los Angeles, California.