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...
PHILIPPINE’S BEST FOLK-CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY COMING TO TAMPA
The spectacular Leyte Dance Theater direct from the Philippines, that mesmerized the audience in 2017 with their performance all over Florida, will be back in Tampa on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Bayanihan...
Make Us Visible Florida Campaign
On behalf of AsiaTrend Inc. a Central Florida 501c3 non-profit organization committed to strengthening intercultural dialogue and understanding in Florida via involvement in online media publication and content creation in addition to organizing community...
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: Bamboo & Bonsai Gala
On March 4, Consul General Nakai was invited to the "Bamboo & Bonsai Gala" at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The Gala was an opportunity to deepen exchanges with many of the museum’s...
Hinamatsuri – Girls’ Day in Japan
March 3rd is Hina Matsuri or Girls Day in Japan. This beloved holiday celebrates girls and is meant to bring blessings to them as they grow up. On this day, parents and family members...
Orlando Korea Festival reopens in 3 years in 2022
On Nov 12th, the Orlando Korea Festival organized by Orlando Korea Culture Center. The festival has reopened three years since its suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a bigger stage, with 40-plus business...
