Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival Celebrates Unity and Diversity with the Community
During the month of February, billions of people all over the world celebrated the Year of the Pig, a symbol of wealth and fortune in Chinese culture. On Sunday, February 17th 2019, the Orlando...
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...
24th Annual PhilFest in Tampa Bay
April 5-7 witnessed the 24th Annual Phil-Fest celebration in Tampa, Florida, site of the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. This non-stop three day celebration featured entertainment, Philippine Arts and Cuisine, competitions, cultural exhibits and...
2016 Central Florida Duanwu Festival
The Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) has fulfilled its mission over the years by hosting Duanwu Dragon Boat festival during the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar,...
Society and Culture: Orlando’s Japan Festival and Its Unique Social Experience
This was my first time at Orlando's Japan Festival, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Upon arrival, the energy and interest in the event was obviously apparent. Between the two roads, filled booths...
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 &...
Celebrate Year of the Dragon in Florida 2024
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely...
2015 Walgreens International Dragon Boat Festival
Orlando’s October 17, 2015 Walgreens International Dragon Boat Festival Presented by Pepsico was a smashing success. From the gorgeous weather to the rocking paddlers, the competitive race times, the improving recreational teams, the fantastic...
APIA VOTE 2016 PRESIDENT TOWN HALL WATCH PARTY
I came for the Char Siu, but I stayed for the politics. On August 12th, 2016, the YESS center hosted its first ever President town hall watch party. AAJA (Asian American Journal Association) and...
Central Florida Community celebrates Duanwu Festival with Dragon Boat Races & Dumplings
This has been my third time participating and being a part of Asia Trend. This time, it was during the Duanwu Festival, a cultural experience that is celebrated all over the world and praised to this day...