“One-on-One With Don Bronto” at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa
As a revival of its Pop Concert Series Program, the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. proudly presents “One-on-One With Don Bronto” on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:30PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa,...
Travel the World in a Day at SPIFFS 41st Annual International Folk Fair
From October 29 to November 1, 2015, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups will present the 41st Annual International Festival at Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful...
How China and Adoption Changed One Family’s Life — and Business
When people think of adoption, they sometimes think of doors that have been closed. For adoptees, these closed doors can be abandonment, a disablility or health issue, birth family poverty and unknown pasts. There...
Asia Trend Magazine Goes Green
Asia Trend Magazine is putting the past behind it. Starting September, you won’t see its magazine rack beside Asian language newspapers and local newspapers at Asian restaurants and stores in Florida. “We started the magazine...
Internationally-acclaimed Taiwanese author’s back-to-basics campaign strengthens loyal following
When I met Professor Wu, Ming-yi (吳明益), he was sweating profusely as he pulled up on an old bicycle. It was no wonder he was so exhausted, after riding this bicycle through busy traffic...
A Glimpse Inside the World of Adoptee Activism in Korea
One day while browsing through the English language section of a bookstore in Seoul, a young Korean woman randomly engaged me in casual conversation. Seconds into our discussion, it became clear to me that...
YESS Center free monthly seminar for the community
Youth Enrichment and Senior Services hosted the monthly free seminar for the Asian community on Jun 28. Speakers included David Yermak, licensed sales agent from Humana about Medicare and Stephen Lau, Healthcare Reform Certified Agent from Laus Consulting Services, LLC...
New book targets cultural and language barriers in Taiwan
August 28, 2015 - Tainan City, Taiwan – For a small island, Taiwan attracts its fair share of international visitors. According to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, in 2014, there were 4,687,048 foreign visitors to...
CFAO Celebrates 117th Philippine Independence Day
Orlando -- The Council For Filipino American Organizations of Central Florida (aka CFAO) held last June 20, a special “ Fiesta Flipina” marking the celebration of the 117th Anniversary of the declaration of Philippine...
TAIWAN – TAMPA CULINARY EXCHANGE: AN EXPLOSION OF FLAVORS
On the night of July 31, representatives from the Taiwan Chefs Federation visited Tampa and held the first culinary exchange between Taiwan and Tampa Bay at the Art Institute of Tampa. The Taiwanese visiting group were...
