Celebrating AANHPI Heritage with Congressman Darren Soto
In a world where diversity and inclusion are more important than ever, it's crucial to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. That's why events...
Building Bridges: AAPI Coming Together’s Retreat in Orlando with ACT Young
AAPI Coming Together hosted a retreat event at Chuan Lu Garden in Orlando, Florida. At this event, community members together to learn about ACT Young, a new group 18-24 dedicated to raising awareness and...
Visit of Consul General Nakai in Orlando
Kazuhiro Nakai, Consul General of the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami visit to Orlando in May was significant as it strengthened diplomatic ties. Meeting with two mayors and President of UCF shows the importance...
FEATURE/Stamping out stigma: Taiwanese activist’s mission to normalize periods
Twenty-six-year-old Ofelia Chang (張孟潔) vividly recalls her elementary school days, when she had to hide her sanitary pads from boys who would mock her. "I had to hide when I was taking out a...
Visiting the Rose Garden at the White House for the Asian American Native Hawaiian...
I was honored this month to be invited to represent our Central Florida community as a part of AAPI Coming Together (ACT) at the White House to celebrate May as Asian American Native Hawaiian...
Unveiling the Talented Finalists of the Orange County Asian Committee’s “Asian Inspired Art Contest”
The Orange County Asian Committee recently held an exciting and inspiring event - the "Asian Inspired Art Contest". With over 160 entries pouring in from talented individuals across different age groups, the competition was...
Cherry Blossom Princesses Celebrate US-Japan-Taiwan Friendship at DAR Museum
Against the backdrop of Washington D.C.'s blooming cherry blossoms, the Millennial Youth Foundation (MGY), also known as Taiwan Fun, hosted a unique cultural exchange event at the DAR Museum. Over 50 cherry blossom princesses, representing...
Navigating the Nihongo Wave: Japanese Language and Culture in Florida Over the Years
On April 1, Consul General Kazuhiro Nakai, Consulate General of Japan in Miami presented the certificate and medal of “the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays” to Professor Shigeko Honda of the University...
Taiwanese-American beauty queens hope to be inspirations for kindness
Taipei, March 30 (CNA) Taiwanese-American beauty queens Tiffany Chang (張芳瑜) and MimiQ Soong (宋依珊) said on Saturday that they would like to use their status to inspire more young women to become engaged in...
Japanese Foreign Minister’s Certificate of Commendation
It is always a great pleasure to commend our friends for their work in developing goodwill and friendship with Japan, and on March 16, Consul General Kazuhiro Nakai of Japan in Miami was particularly...
