Matsuriza Taiko Keeps Japanese Culture Alive at Epcot for 25 Years
The traditional Japanese Taiko drumming group, Matsuriza, was founded in the United States in 1988. Matsuriza, which means “Festival of Drumming” was named in hopes that the festive performance would bring joy and energy to its audience, transcending cultural boundaries. It...
Omochitsuki! Mochi-Pounding Ceremony
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Kagami Kai, an acclaimed mochi group, as it presents the colorful and exciting New Year tradition of mochi pounding to make delectably sweet rice cakes, with lively music,...
Peking Opera Classic Excerpts in Miami
Peking Opera, as China's national essence, has been listed as one of the intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations and is now a very popular Chinese national art which is full of Chinese characteristics and loved by the...
Millennia of Chinese Legends Come Alive Through Exquisite Dance and Music
World’s Premier Classical Chinese Dance Company Returns to Dr. Phillips Center
ORLANDO – A daughter disguises herself as a son and takes her father’s place at war. A magical monkey, an ogre, and a humanoid pig...
How they build the Asano Taiko?
They are called Taiko which means big drum in Japanese. The time and effort that goes into them is unreal and can take around 5 years. One that they are working on was carved...
Celebrating Lunar New Year series with Year of the Pig stamp
Lunar New Year is upon us again, and that always brings a flurry of orders for stamps collection. Around the world, millions of people welcome a new year with gifts, music, and celebration! Bright pink...
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...
The Development of Chinese Character Scripts on Exhibit February 1 – April 30, 2016
Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced that the Department of State’s 22nd Floor Gallery in the State Capitol Building is hosting an exhibition of calligraphic works by Mr. HU Ching-san, Deputy Chief Curator of...
When Traditional Japan Meets Modern Dance
Dancing Strawhats x TroyBoi x Koharu Sugawara - Kimono
Japan Summer Festival Goes Virtual for 2020
The COVID-19 has affected a number of Asian festivals. This year, virtual is the way to go. A little over three months ago, Asia Trend hosted the first virtual event: Asian Cultural Expo Virtual Showcase on social...