The City of Dallas' slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

Dallas is the ninth largest city in the United States and is the Southwest's leading business and financial center, it boasts the largest wholesale market in the world and lays claim to being one of the top convention cities in the United States. And it's the number one leisure travel and business destination in Texas.

In 2000, there were 414,000 Asian Americans living and working in the Dallas area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Today, there are more than 16 Asian nationalities in the Dallas area, comprising close to a half-million Asian Americans living and working in the area:

Dallas has churches, synagogues, temples and mosques for nearly every religious preference. You might be surprised to know that our religious community offers:

• Over 100 Korean churches and approximately 40 Chinese churches.
• 14 Buddhist Centers
• Over 20 mosques, with the newest under construction.
• Four temples are worship centers for the area's Hindus.