The Art of Ningyo joruri bunraku
Ningyo joruri bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional performing arts, a comprehensive art form that combines tayu (chanters), shamisen, and puppets.
The puppets themselves...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
