Michael Acevedo
Understanding Cinco de Mayo: History, Significance, and Celebrations
As margaritas flow and mariachi music fills the air, Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, has become a vibrant celebration across the United...
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Michael Acevedo
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Spring Forward, Fall Back: Unraveling the Cultural Tapestry of Daylight Saving Time in the United States
In the intricate dance between time and culture, few phenomena stand out as prominently as the biannual ritual of changing the clocks. In...
Ryle Eddings
- Nov 22, 2023
- 4 min
Yves Bouele Founder Of The African Leaders Council In Orlando Catalyzes Positive Cultural Exchanges
Yves Bouele stands as a bridge between cultures. Born and raised in the French part of Cameroon, Africa, Yves belongs to the Duala ethnic...
Ryle Eddings
- Nov 16, 2023
- 4 min
Bob Allen, Chief Storytelling Officer at IDEAS, Uses Storytelling and Philanthropy to Break Barriers
In the vibrant world of cultural festivals, FusionFest 2023 stands as a beacon of diversity and celebration. One individual who has...
Ryle Eddings
- Nov 15, 2023
- 3 min
Colombian-Born Musical Artist Leo Aether Uses Music To Transcend Cultural And Geo-Political Lines
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...
Michael Acevedo
- Nov 8, 2023
- 4 min
Sharing and Preserving Vietnamese Culture with Mai-Huong Hoang Nguyen of Thuyen May Productions
Central Florida is a beautiful melting pot of cultural diversity shaped by the stories of each individual’s journey that brought them to...
Steve Schneider
- Nov 7, 2023
- 3 min
Shally Wong: A Champion Multicultural Advocate and Community Leader in The Greater Orlando Area
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...
Axel G. Acevedo Crespo
- Nov 6, 2023
- 5 min
Dancing In The Face of Adversity With Colombian Dancer and Author María Fernanda Saavedra de Vera
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...
Steve Schneider
- Nov 5, 2023
- 3 min
Farah Crawford Of Putri Mandalika Indonesia Dance Club Introduces Indonesian Culture To Orlando
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...
Steve Schneider
- Oct 30, 2023
- 3 min
Sharing Polynesian Culture Through Dance With Ariam Cruz of Polynesian Luau Productions
For Ariam Kamalani Cruz, aloha is both a family business and an inherited way of life. Having grown up in a Hawaiian/Tahitian/Puerto...
Michael Acevedo
- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of Mexico Lindo Orlando, A Dance Troupe Sharing Mexican Culture Through Traditional Dance
Dance is a beautiful outward expression of culture that combines several individual cultural elements to form a dynamic storytelling...
Michael Acevedo
- Dec 5, 2022
- 5 min
A Pedacito Of The 2022 Orlando Korea Festival Hosted By The Orlando Korea Culture Center
Festivals are a great way to immerse yourself into the experience. The diversity of Central Florida and it's high population affords...
Michael Acevedo
- Nov 11, 2022
- 8 min
A Pedacito Of Renee Palma Of The Palma Project: Helping To Make Your Good Greater
I like to describe the role of a project manager as someone who bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Now, let...
Michael Acevedo
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
A Pedacito Of Poetry, Song, And Soul Food At Nikki's Place In Downtown Orlando, Florida
I joined FusionFest for their October 2022 Diversitastic! Dining Experience for an evening immersing myself in true southern hospitality....
Michael Acevedo
- Oct 8, 2022
- 7 min
A Pedacito Of Honoring Polynesian Traditions At The Kava Bowl In Orlando, Florida
I am always looking for ways to learn about new cultures and traditions. More importantly, as some of these traditions make their way...
Michael Acevedo
- Oct 1, 2022
- 5 min
A Pedacito Of Dr. Charli Brown And The Practice Of Transpersonal Psychology
One of my favorite parts of traveling (and life in general) is learning about the uniqueness and commonalities of cultures. This...
Michael Acevedo
- Sep 21, 2022
- 6 min
A Pedacito Of Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine At TajineXpress In Orlando, Florida
This story is brought to you by FusionFest, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to celebrate the people and the many...
Michael Acevedo
- Aug 25, 2022
- 6 min
A Pedacito Of Charm City Seafood: Bringing Authentic Maryland Style Cuisine To Bartow, Florida
Central Florida is a vibrant melting pot whose identity is shaped largely by the cultural diversity of its residents. Out-of-towners may...
Michael Acevedo
- Aug 21, 2022
- 8 min
A Pedacitos Of José Costa of J.COSTA Group: Helping To Build Structures And The LatinX Community
When we began our search for community leaders in Central Florida, it was not long before José Costa of J.COSTA Group was mentioned as...
Michael Acevedo
- Aug 10, 2022
- 9 min
A Pedacito Of Entrepreneur & Social Activist Samí Haiman-Marrero of URBANDER and Casa Culture
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...
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