2024-04-22 22:30
Every year on April 22nd, people worldwide celebrate Earth Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. But how did Earth Day c… Read More
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2024-04-11 23:10
As the chill of winter begins to fade and the world awakens to the warmth of spring, our taste buds yearn for the fresh, vibrant flavors that this season brings. Across cultures, springtime… Read More
2024-04-09 22:29
As the crescent moon graces the evening sky, millions around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting observed by M… Read More
2024-04-07 14:44
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of northern Thailand lies the enchanting city of Chiang Mai, a cultural haven brimming with history, natural beauty, and vibrant traditions. From its ancient… Read More
2024-04-06 19:28
As the world prepares to witness the awe-inspiring celestial event of a solar eclipse, anticipation fills the air. This remarkable phenomenon, where the moon aligns perfectly with the sun, c… Read More
2024-03-30 17:17
Easter, the holiest of Christian holidays, is a time of profound spiritual significance for millions worldwide. Rooted in the foundational narratives of the Christian faith, Easter marks the… Read More
2024-03-26 00:13
As winter loosens its grip and spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry, communities across India and beyond come together in a riot of colors to celebrate Holi, one of the most exuberant festiva… Read More
2024-03-24 22:44
As the frosty grip of winter loosens its hold and nature begins to awaken, cultures around the globe come alive with vibrant celebrations and traditions to welcome the arrival of spring. Fro… Read More
2024-03-11 22:55
Ramadan, one of the holiest months in Islam, holds profound significance for millions of Muslims worldwide. Rooted in a rich history that dates back over 1,400 years, this month of fasting… Read More
2024-03-10 21:51
In the intricate dance between time and culture, few phenomena stand out as prominently as the biannual ritual of changing the clocks. In the United States, this temporal ballet takes the fo… Read More
2023-11-22 11:47
Yves Bouele stands as a bridge between cultures. Born and raised in the French part of Cameroon, Africa, Yves belongs to the Duala ethnic group, a vital portion of the Sawabantu or “Co… Read More
Bob Allen, Chief Storytelling Officer At IDEAS, Uses Storytelling And Philanthropy To Break Barriers
2023-11-16 12:16
In the vibrant world of cultural festivals, FusionFest 2023 stands as a beacon of diversity and celebration. One individual who has played a pivotal role in shaping the festival into what i… Read More
2023-11-15 22:54
Bogota, the Colombian city nestled in the Andes, is a special place where music permeates the air. It was here that Leo Aether’s love for music began, carrying on the legacy of his lat… Read More
2023-11-08 13:01
Central Florida is a beautiful melting pot of cultural diversity shaped by the stories of each individual’s journey that brought them to settle there. Mai-Huong Hoang Nguyen’s jo… Read More
2023-11-07 13:43
If there’s a way to boost the Asian community Shally Wong hasn’t thought of, it isn’t for lack of trying. Over the course of three decades, she’s become one of Greate… Read More
2023-11-06 14:27
Dance – the art form that can be more readily appreciated on a daily basis, by everyone. My challenge to you: what more is there to moving your body to the rhythm of life? Dancing embo… Read More
2023-11-05 14:10
If Farah Crawford’s life has a moral, it’s that you can’t keep a dancer down. Though her personal path has taken her nearly 10,000 miles from the land of her birth in pursu… Read More
2023-10-31 01:47
For Ariam Kamalani Cruz, aloha is both a family business and an inherited way of life. Having grown up in a Hawaiian/Tahitian/Puerto Rican household where music and dance were not only natur… Read More
A Pedacito Of Mexico Lindo Orlando, A Dance Troupe Sharing Mexican Culture Through Traditional Dance
2022-12-28 15:06
Dance is a beautiful outward expression of culture that combines several individual cultural elements to form a dynamic storytelling experience. It taps into our senses and reaches our heart… Read More
2022-12-10 17:35
Pedacitos Travel & Culture was founded in 2020 by Michael Acevedo, a former Disney Imagineer who wanted to form a platform to bring his passions of travel and storytelling together as a… Read More
2022-12-06 00:48
Festivals are a great way to immerse yourself into the experience. The diversity of Central Florida and it's high population affords locals and visitors with the opportunity to attend all ty… Read More
2022-11-12 00:33
I’ve worked in the themed entertainment industry for nearly 20 years, which has been an influential part of shaping my passion for storytelling. The second half of my career has focuse… Read More
2022-10-29 17:25
I joined FusionFest for their October 2022 Diversitastic! Dining Experience for an evening immersing myself in true southern hospitality.
FusionFest is a project of the Orange County Offic… Read More
2022-10-08 19:31
I am always looking for ways to learn about new cultures and traditions. More importantly, as some of these traditions make their way into the mainstream, I feel a sense of responsibility to… Read More
2022-10-01 13:51
One of my favorite parts of traveling (and life in general) is learning about the uniqueness and commonalities of cultures. This fascination has grown over time as I have sought to develop a… Read More
2022-09-21 20:07
The Metro Orlando area consists of Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties and attracts tens of millions of visitors each year, nearly 60 million in 2021, and about 2 million call the area ho… Read More
2022-08-25 21:53
Central Florida is a vibrant melting pot whose identity is shaped largely by the cultural diversity of its residents. Out-of-towners may only associate Orlando with Central Florida, and that… Read More
2022-08-21 23:33
When we began our search for community leaders in Central Florida, it was not long before Jose Costa of J.Costa Group was mentioned as someone whose story we should share. Having personally… Read More
2022-08-10 22:47
Have you ever met someone who has instantly inspired you? When I sat down with Samí Haiman-Marrero, one of the first things she told me was "entrepreneurship and activism are not mutu… Read More
2022-07-30 00:12
Central Florida is increasingly becoming a melting pot of international cultures yet many of the 120+ million visitors to the Sunshine State in 2021 may not be aware. Most of the diversity i… Read More
2022-07-30 00:12
Central Florida is increasingly becoming a melting pot of international cultures yet many of the 120+ million visitors to the Sunshine State in 2021 may not be aware. Most of the diversity i… Read More
2022-07-25 20:06
Staying in the "productivity loop" can be exhausting and one of my favorite ways to ground myself is by immersing myself in nature, even if for just a couple of hours. If you live in Central… Read More
2022-07-15 17:13
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2022-06-06 11:00
Most cultures have iconic symbols that represent their history. For several Pacific islands, large stone monoliths carved by ancient ancestors are among the most famous of these indigenous e… Read More
2022-05-30 11:00
In late February, my girlfriend and I handed over our two cats to a pet transportation service. We were moving to the Philippines from Thailand and were counting on seeing the cats again sho… Read More
2022-05-04 11:00
To travel is to invest in yourself. The more places you will go, the more that you will know. However, traveling outside of your country or city is not the only thing that helps you grow. We… Read More
2022-04-27 11:00
All the remarkable things about Southern hospitality are abundant in Savannah. The nickname “Hostess City of the South” indicates that all are welcomed with charm and grace that… Read More
2022-04-21 12:22
Somewhere in downtown Budapest, Hungary there is a makeshift refugee shelter housing over 100 Ukrainians and other nationalities who fled the war in Ukraine. Forgive the ambiguity, but this… Read More
2022-04-19 11:00
”Mamma, if you could choose to have a superpower, what would It be?”
“I think I’d choose to teleport. Then I could teleport myself home back to our apartment and bac… Read More
2022-04-14 13:43
My very first trip abroad was when I was 17, and I traveled to Budapest to visit my older brother, who was living there at the time. The year was 1997, and Hungary was still slowly pulling i… Read More
2022-04-06 11:00
If you Google Baler, a quiet surf town about 150 miles northeast of the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, you might get the impression that Baler consists of little more than a couple… Read More
2022-04-01 13:00
While I knew the wedding of my friends, Al and Kat, would take place in the Puglia region of Italy, I was not expecting how amazing the hotel was. Arriving at Masseria Torre Maizza, the star… Read More
2022-03-30 13:00
The Thai food you've had in your country is not reflective of Thai food in ThailandThe majority of Thai food is exceptionally spicy. Some (I), would argue it is sometimes masochistically spi… Read More
2022-03-28 13:00
I moved to the other end of the planet when I was 28. Literally to the other end of the planet. A ”love refugee”, I fluttered off on my wings of love from South Africa to Sweden… Read More
2022-03-25 13:00
Have you ever seen different colors in the sky during sunset? Have you seen different colors every time sunset rolls around? I was visiting Georgia (a country) in 2016 for a shoot. That was… Read More
2022-03-23 13:00
The long days of summer in South America are the only reason I really need to go to Argentina in January. However, the beauty of Patagonia certainly makes the trip even more worth it. I spen… Read More
2022-03-21 13:00
I was brought up by a mother who read the road atlas like others read Good Housekeeping, her red-polished fingernail following the continent-wide spider web that connects farms to villages… Read More
2022-03-18 13:00
My introduction to street food was the jarring term "street meat" from my TEFL course. The author of the text took for granted that readers would intuitively grasp what the term meant, despi… Read More
2022-03-16 13:00
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food,” said Paul Prudhomme. He is an American celebrity chef whose specialty is in ethnic food. Honestly, this quote is related to… Read More
2022-03-14 13:00
Zlevanka is a traditional dish originally from the Medimurje area in Croatia. It is a cake and a full course meal all in one. Even though it has a long history of being an essential part of… Read More
2022-03-11 14:00
I was out of the country for about 10 months and in a separate country from my family, friends, and fiance. 5 months in I was pretty worn out. I was enjoying the adventure of living overseas… Read More
2022-03-09 14:00
When friends in the states ask what Guam is like, I reply, “It’s like Miami.” Hot, humid, and the ocean is right out there. And there. And there. And over there, too. A str… Read More
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