Indians celebrate Diwali with performances, fireworks in Taipei
Hundreds of people on November 5th attended Diwali celebrations in Taipei organized by the de facto Indian embassy, enjoying fireworks and traditional music, food and cultural performances. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights,...
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival
In Chinese: "中秋節" pronounced as Zhong Qiu JieIn Japanese: 月見（つきみ）?In Korean: 추석 (Chu sok)In Vietnamese: Tết Trung Thu WHEN IS MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival, falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of...
Beat the Heat With Cold Somen
Somen are thin white wheat flour noodles which are quite popular in the summer. Usually, somen noodles are enjoyed cold after boiling and being rinsed in ice-water. When eating them you usually dip the somen...
SAMPAGUITA BALL AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED
It's time to put out your "Terno's" and "Barong Tagalogs" or your best long evening gowns and tuxedos, as it is time for Sampaguita Ball once again, happening at the spectacular Bayanihan Arts &...
Hashi: Chopsticks
An important part of daily life in Japan includes using chopsticks, or "hashi" in Japanese. Though many countries utilize chopsticks or similar utensils for eating, Japanese culture is unique promoting the use of hashi exclusively...
Gion Festival in Kyoto
In summer, a variety of festivals are held across Japan, but the month-long festival of "Gion Matsuri" in July, Kyoto, is one of the oldest and most renowned. The “Gion Matsuri” is counted amongst...
Japan’s Star Festival: Tanabata!
Tanabata (七夕), also known as the "star festival", is a much-loved summer festival which takes place every July 7th in Japan. The festival is based on the story of a heavenly princess (Orihime-identified with the...
A SHOW TO REMEMBER
On June 9th, twenty-two members of the Leyte Dance Theater (LDT) arrived in Tampa, Florida coming from Tallahassee per the invitation of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) as part of their 2023 cultural...
Thousands Attend Buddha Bathing Ceremony, Hearts “Interconnected” Shining Brighter
The first Sunday in May is designated as Buddha's Birthday in Orange County, Florida, USA. This year, in 2023, it fell on May 7th, and Guang Ming Temple hosted the Buddha's Birthday Bathing Ceremony...
12th Annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration
On May 6th, Deputy Consul General, Fumiyo Tsuda attended the 12th Annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration held at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. As May is the month when we...
