JAPANESE KNOTS in Mizuhiki: The Art of GIFTS
As the temperature begins to cool during the first week of December, we are welcomed into the Holiday season and start to consider what to gift to our loved ones. Whatever it is that...
Taiwanese calligrapher’s works grace The Met in New York
New York, Nov. 21 (CNA) Renowned Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-tze (董陽孜) on Thursday unveiled two monumental calligraphy pieces inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York in what an official called "an honor"...
Formosa Mosaic” Performing Arts Showcase Set to Take the Stage in Orlando This October
The highly anticipated Formosa Mosaic showcase is coming this October! Co-hosted by the Atlanta Taiwanese-American Professional Association and U.S. nonprofit Spotlight Exchange, this event aims to foster artistic collaboration and cultural exchange between international artists. Formosa Mosaic will...
The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura of Omotesenke
On August 25th, Consul General Kazuhiro Nakai was invited to the event "The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura of Omotesenke" at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, which has an authentic...
From Taiwan to Central Florida: A Captivating Night with Ten Drum Art Percussion Group
"Ten Drum Art Percussion Group" toured on May 7th, stirring Central Florida with the "Impression of Taiwan"! This visit marked the group in Orlando’s first performance, organized by Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater...
Taiwanese crafts showcased at crafts fair in Japan
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI), invited by Mishima Town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, participated in the 38th Kojin Matsuri crafts fair on June 8 and 9. At the event, the...
Unveiling the Talented Finalists of the Orange County Asian Committee’s “Asian Inspired Art Contest”
The Orange County Asian Committee recently held an exciting and inspiring event - the "Asian Inspired Art Contest". With over 160 entries pouring in from talented individuals across different age groups, the competition was...
Cultural Features:Wooden Boat Maker | Hung Chuan-jui
Chinese Name: 洪全瑞 Born: 1948 Birthplace: Pingtung County (Southern Taiwan) Did You Know That…? On May 8, 2015, the Bureau of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture officially recognized wooden boat-making and maintenance techniques as one...
The Asian American History Activity Book Launch
Featuring the artistry of renowned AAPI artists from Marvel, DC, and acclaimed children’s books authors: Jim Lee (Batman, Superman, X-Men), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Avatar the Last Airbender),...
Iconic giant rubber ducks set afloat in Kaohsiung as festival opens
Kaohsiung, Jan. 27 (CNA) Two giant rubber ducks created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman were set afloat in Kaohsiung's Love River Bay on Saturday to mark the opening of the city's 2024 Wonderland festival. Hofman's...