BARRIO FIESTA and SANTACRUZAN in Tampa
THE PILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TAMPA (PAAT) HAS DONE IT AGAIN
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Pilipino American Association of Tampa Bay, Inc. (PAAT) and the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. finally resumes the annual “Barrio Fiesta and...
What are Japanese Daruma Dolls?
Daruma Dolls (達磨, daruma) are traditional Japanese figurines made in the image of Bodhidharma, a 7th century Buddhist monk from India who is said to be the progenitor of Zen Buddhism. These dolls are...
Traditional Indonesian culture celebrated at museum in Taipei
Taipei, Aug. 15 (CNA) A national museum in Taipei took visitors into a world of diverse and traditional Indonesian beauty as it co-organized an annual event to celebrate the archipelagic country's rich cultural heritage.
The...
Traditional Japanese Archery: Kyudo
"Kyudo" in Japanese, means "the way of the bow". This traditional Japanese form of archery is both a contemporary sport as well as a tradition tied to schools of etiquette, horsemanship as well as...
Culture of Japan: “Kamon” Family Crests
“Kamon” are the traditional Japanese coat of arms or family crests. Kamon are said to have been in use since at least the Heian Period (8th to 12th century AD).
While at first these...
Sensu – the Traditional Japanese Fan
While in Florida one might seek relief from the summer heat by running into an air conditioned building, in Japan, fans "sensu" still keep much the same importance and function as in previous times....
10th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
On May 8th, the Orange County Government’s Asian Committee to celebrate the 10th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). This year’s theme is Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration. Festivities was held at...
PHILFEST Now On It’s 26th Year
Now in its 26th year and despite of the pandemic scare, PHILFEST 2022 took paced as planned last Aprils 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Philippine Enrichment Complex located at 14301 Nine Eagles Road...
The Society for Friendship with Dragon Boat
The Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) was founded in 1969 with the mission of promoting and preserving Chinese culture in Central Florida, in 1980 CAACF established a Chinese language school and also...
FSA’s 17th Annual Sayaw Show
The Filipino Student Association held their annual cultural event called “Sayaw” located at UCF’s Pegasus Ballroom on March 20th. Sayaw showcased the various traditional dances within Filipino culture and a Filipino modern dance group...