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Spring Forward, Fall Back: Unraveling the Cultural Tapestry of Daylight Saving Time in the United States

Michael Acevedo

Mar 102 min read

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...

Yves Bouele Founder Of The African Leaders Council In Orlando Catalyzes Positive Cultural Exchanges

Ryle Eddings

Nov 22, 20234 min read

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...

Bob Allen, Chief Storytelling Officer at IDEAS, Uses Storytelling and Philanthropy to Break Barriers

Ryle Eddings

Nov 16, 20234 min read

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...

Colombian-Born Musical Artist Leo Aether Uses Music To Transcend Cultural And Geo-Political Lines

Ryle Eddings

Nov 15, 20233 min read

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...

Sharing and Preserving Vietnamese Culture with Mai-Huong Hoang Nguyen of Thuyen May Productions

Michael Acevedo

Nov 8, 20234 min read

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...

Shally Wong: A Champion Multicultural Advocate and Community Leader in The Greater Orlando Area

Steve Schneider

Nov 7, 20233 min read

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...

Dancing In The Face of Adversity With Colombian Dancer and Author María Fernanda Saavedra de Vera

Axel G. Acevedo Crespo

Nov 6, 20235 min read

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...

Farah Crawford Of Putri Mandalika Indonesia Dance Club Introduces Indonesian Culture To Orlando

Steve Schneider

Nov 5, 20233 min read

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...

Sharing Polynesian Culture Through Dance With Ariam Cruz of Polynesian Luau Productions

Steve Schneider

Oct 30, 20233 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Mexico Lindo Orlando, A Dance Troupe Sharing Mexican Culture Through Traditional Dance

Michael Acevedo

Dec 28, 20224 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of The 2022 Orlando Korea Festival Hosted By The Orlando Korea Culture Center

Michael Acevedo

Dec 5, 20225 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Renee Palma Of The Palma Project: Helping To Make Your Good Greater

Michael Acevedo

Nov 11, 20228 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Poetry, Song, And Soul Food At Nikki's Place In Downtown Orlando, Florida

Michael Acevedo

Oct 29, 20223 min read

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....

A Pedacito Of Honoring Polynesian Traditions At The Kava Bowl In Orlando, Florida

Michael Acevedo

Oct 8, 20227 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Dr. Charli Brown And The Practice Of Transpersonal Psychology

Michael Acevedo

Oct 1, 20225 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine At TajineXpress In Orlando, Florida

Michael Acevedo

Sep 21, 20226 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Charm City Seafood: Bringing Authentic Maryland Style Cuisine To Bartow, Florida

Michael Acevedo

Aug 25, 20226 min read

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...

A Pedacitos Of José Costa of J.COSTA Group: Helping To Build Structures And The LatinX Community

Michael Acevedo

Aug 21, 20228 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Entrepreneur & Social Activist Samí Haiman-Marrero of URBANDER and Casa Culture

Michael Acevedo

Aug 10, 20229 min read

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...

A Pedacito Of Chef Lorell Diaz Of Creation's Cuisine Bistro In Lake Hamilton, Florida

Michael Acevedo

Jul 29, 20226 min read

A Pedacito Of Chef Lorell Diaz Of Creation's Cuisine Bistro In Lake Hamilton, Florida

Central Florida is increasingly becoming a melting pot of international cultures yet many of the 120+ million visitors to the Sunshine...

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