Japan’s inimitable Lolita fashion trend took off from the streets of Harajuku in the 90s and has proved a lasting global phenomenon. The avant-garde, self- and tailor-made take on Victorian-era clothing has created a vibrant subculture. Twirling its Rococo skirts and accoutrements in many directions, styles range from brooding gothic blacks and punk Westwoodian tartans, to sweet and kawaii (or cute) bursts of pink flowers and bows–all ornate, opulent, frilly and thrilling. « more »
Las Vegas will celebrate Chinese New Year, Jan. 31 – Feb. 16 with a dazzling collection of symbolic décor, traditional Chinese cuisine and activities to commemorate the Year of the Horse. This year’s Chinese zodiac sign is significant because it is believed to bring fortune and good luck. The Year of the Horse is also an excellent year for travel, making Las Vegas the ideal destination to celebrate. « more »
WHITE WAVE presents the 11th Annual CoolNY Dance Festival, sharing with NY audiences the vast spectrum of talent in rising choreographers and eminent dancemakers with definitive national and international zeal through the presentation of original, cutting-edge dance works. Discover one of NY’s most exciting contemporary dance scenes! « more »
Since their major debut in 2004, HOME MADE KAZOKU has now released a total of 25 singles and 7 original albums.
They celebrate this achievement and their 10th anniversary year by releasing their very first BEST album, “Kahou- The Best of HOME MADE KAZOKU-”. « more »
Whether you see Chinatown as a place or a state of mind, a purgatory or an oasis, a shrinking immigrant community or an expanding business district, its presence in our cinematic imagination is enormous. Situated north of NYC’s Wall Street, east of the Tombs, west of the old Jewish Ghetto, and mostly south of Canal, the neighborhood that began in the mid-19th century has maintained its distinct character – savory, hardscrabble, succulent, and cacophonous. « more »
Taiwan-based EVA Air has been ranked as one of world’s 10 safest airlines by website AirlineRatings.com. Others among the top 10, in alphabetical order, are: Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic. EVA has consistently been recognized by organizations worldwide for its spotless safety record. Information about the website’s recently released 2013 ratings and criteria are available at www.AirlineRatings.com and travelers can learn more about EVA’s quality services and commitment to safety at www.evaair.com. « more »
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2013-14 World of Dance series on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 3pm with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s Lunar New Year Celebration – The Year of the Horse. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm) or online at BrooklynCenterOnline.org. « more »
The world renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is actively developing and rehearsing for a dance and music extravaganza to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Horse at NJPAC in Newark, NJ. Aside from the fantastic program on stage, audience members can also join the Company for a very special 12 course Chinese New Year banquet at the nearby Chinatown Restaurant in Harrison. Tickets for the banquet and performance can be obtained by calling the Company at (800)650-0246 or online at: www.nainichen.org/horse. « more »
More than 2,400 business leaders and senior government officials from 41 countries and regions took part in the seventh Asian Financial Forum (AFF), 13-14 January, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Delegations of senior executives from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States were among those in attendance. « more »
Leader of X Japan and internationally acclaimed musician / producer, Yoshiki, unveiled the launch of “SL150 YOSHIKI special edition” – an impressive headphone produced entirely by Yoshiki, in collaboration with the U.S. headphone brand SOUL. « more »
