AS AMERICA GRAPPLES WITH THE COLLISION OF NEW IDEAS AND OLD TRADITIONS, LAN ZHENGHUI BRINGS NEW MEANING TO “EAST-MEETS-WEST” WITH HIS ART
̶ To witness America's confrontation of ideas, the Chinese artist strategically schedules his New York residency and U.S. lecture tour to create a new body of work in the U.S. during one of its most tempestuous periodes ever ̶
(NEW YORK & BEIJING) ─ “I want a front-row seat to personally witness this historic confrontation of ideas, politics and culture...
Candy Arts for Japan Squad 2018 FIFA World Cup
Soccer is very popular sports all over the world. During FIFA World Cup, which is held every four year, many people watch the games on TV, and cheer their favorite national team.
Candy artist Miyuki creates special candy arts cheers for the Japan National Players.
Candy Miyuki created the candy arts in 2014. When Japan won Zambia in their final warm-up...
Uproar of Taiko Drumming in San Francisco
San Francisco Taiko Dojo celebrated their 45th anniversary in 2013. Taiko is a traditional Japanese Drumming which has widely spread amongst United States in the past few decades. Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, who established San Francisco Taiko Dojo, was the first to bring this cultural art performance to America. Ever since, the number of students exceeded 15,000, and he has been recognized by many countries. Last year, he...
My Life in China
Independent film director, Kenneth Eng, recently graced our Central Florida for the East Coast Premiere of his documentary film, “My Life in China,” at the 2015 Florida Film Festival. During the festival, we received an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes meet and greet with him at the Asia Trend / YESS Center on April 14, 2015.
Eng was officially selected for...
Global Peace Film Festival 2017
This year's Global Peace Film Festival will take place Sept. 18 - 24 at various locations around Orlando.
According to the festival's site, the non-for-profit festival is used to "further the cause of peace on earth" and "connect expression – artistic, political, social and personal – to positive, respectful vehicles for action and change."
A number of films will be played across...
FusionFest 2019 is coming up on November 30 & December 1!
FusionFest is coming back to downtown Orlando on Thanksgiving weekend. Come share a smile and your heritage and “you may discover just how different other people really aren’t!”
Discover the world through interactive experiences and contests for food, fashion, spoken word, music, dance, short films and more.
https://www.facebook.com/FusionFestOrlando/videos/713683815811028/
Austin Dance India Celebrates 25 Years of Bharata Natyam Dance in Central Texas
Austin, Texas (February, 2016)— Austin Dance India, Austin’s preeminent performance company and school for Bharata Natyam dance, is celebrating its 25th year in 2016 with a dynamic calendar of live performances and student showcases. Under the creative direction of Anuradha Naimpally, Austin Dance India will present a season of spectacular dance events including a 10 x 10 student showcase,...
UNITED ARTS AWARDS 17 MINI-GRANTS FOR ARTS LEARNING AND CULTURAL PROJECTS
ORLANDO – September 5, 2017 – United Arts of Central Florida announced the recipients of its February cycle of Mini-Grants and of Arts Learning Mini-Grants. Twelve organizations were awarded $17,000 in the first cycle of Mini-Grants and five organizations were awarded $11,500 for the Arts Learning Mini-Grants.
Mini-Grants
United Arts reaches out to grassroots and multicultural organizations through its Mini-Grants program....
Realistic Animal Lollipops Created By ‘Amezaiku’ Artist Shinri Tezuka 浅草・飴細工アメシン
Ameshin candy shop in Tokyo that offers traditional Japanese amezaiku, a form of artisanal candy making that dates back to the 8th century when the edible objects were offered at temples or given as gifts. The lollipops and other confectionary animals and fish are made by the shop’s owner, Shinri Tezuka, 26, is one of the few artists keeping...
Japanese Pottery Artist Brings Rich History of Kogei to South Florida
Artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI presents “The Spirit of Japanese Craftsmanship (Kogei) and Tea Ceremony” on January 23
Artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI
The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami presents a series of lectures by renowned Japanese pottery artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI on Wednesday, January 23.
