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,...
Annual Japanese Summer Festival “Tampa Natsumatsuri” Returns June 11
The Florida Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (FL-JETAA) invites guests of all ages to attend its 11th annual Japanese summer festival, Tampa Natsumatsuri, on June 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Christ...
Dragon boat racers support breast cancer survivors at the Dragon Boat Festival
The 4th Annual Walgreens Space Coast Dragon Boat Festival Presented by PepsiCo took place on the waters of the Cape Canaveral's Banana River Lagoon at Manatee Sanctuary Park on April 16, 2016. Watch as twenty...
1st Annual Hillsborough Diversity Festival
In celebration of America's diversity, the first annual Hillsborough County Diversity Festival was held at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, April 16, 2016. The turn out was extremely successful with at least 400 people...
Bajalia International Group: Revolutionizing the Lives of Women Worldwide
On Friday, March 11, 2016 the Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards was hosted at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort, representing businesses in the Greater Orlando area. The atmosphere was radiant; the night...
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Celebrates 37th Annual Hatsume Fair
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is springing into action this April with the 37th annual Hatsume Fair on Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrating the first...
Join the University Florida for “Celebrate Japan” Weekend March 18 to 20
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 16, 2016) – Guests of all ages are invited to the University of Florida for “Celebrate Japan,” a three-day festival featuring a screening of “Always Sunset on 3rd Street,” traditional Japanese...
Tohoku Tomo screening in Orlando and Miami
As a former member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program Wesley’s story about volunteers giving back to Japan in a time of need struck a particular chord. If there is anything that...
India Day 2016: Jai Ho Magic!
I was very lucky to cover India Day 2016, which was organized by the IACC (Indian American Chamber of Commerce). The event took place at the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando. From the beginning,...
Fifth Annual Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival
The Fifth Annual Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival has returned to ring in the Year of the Monkey, bringing unity and solidarity among the Asian American community as well as...
