The National Center of The Haitian Apostolate, located in Brooklyn, released both a radio and written report in their paper this week entitled “A Gala of Hope for Haiti” written by Frère Buteau, “Brother Tob.” The story was published in both English and French Mrs. Elsie Laurence-Chounoune, president of the U.N. club UNSRC Aux Antilles [...]
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Hip Hop Saves Lives’ Wan-Luv Summer Music Series in NYC
New York, N.Y. Summer in New York City is a special time with heat, rain – and outdoor festivals! On July 26, the Wan-Luv 2012 Summer Music Series will present a “Pre Carnival des Fleurs” celebration at The Ritz Plaza Park on Times Square. Sponsored by Stonehenge Properties and produced by Hip Hop Saves Lives, the festival will highlight Haitian music, [...]
Year of the Dragon 2012: Feng Shui Tips to Wellness for NY’ers
For some of the most driven and high-spirited people from around the country and the world who choose to make New York their oyster, periods of relaxation and carefree days may be few and far between. It is this vision that I foresee in coming days and weeks. The year of the dragon that begins [...]
Next Step of Indian Pilgrimage: Vultures’ Peak Where Buddha Preached
Rajgir, India. Following several days in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha obtained enlightenment under the tree, we continue our pilgrimage to another holy site of Buddhism: Rajgir. One of eight great places of the traditional Buddhist pilgrimage, Rajgir is located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills. Here and nearby, especially at Vultures’ Peak, many important [...]
Celebration for Union Army Colonel Who Changed Course of Sri Lankan Culture
By Dr. Wije Kottahachchi, edited by Jim Luce. Orange, New Jersey. When Colonel Henry Steel Olcott landed by ship in the southern coastal town of Galle in the British colonized island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) on May 17th 1880, the natives of that island were cocooned in their own culture and religious practices. The [...]
Celebration for U.S Colonel Who Changed Course of Sri Lanka
Princeton, N.J. When Colonel Henry Steel Olcott landed by ship in the southern coastal town of Galle in the British colonized island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) on May 17th 1880, the natives of that island were cocooned in their own culture and religious practices. The British colonial system had changed much of [...]
Diplomatic Viewpoint: Sri Lankan Ambassador on Buddha’s Birthday
By Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, edited by Jim Luce. Today the United Nations commemorates Vesak in accordance with the GeneralAssembly Resolution 54/115. Vesak is a special day for Buddhists around the world. It also falls on the full moon day of the month of Vesak and commemorates the birth, the enlightenment and the Parinibhana (passing away) [...]
Asian-Pacific American Culture Celebrated at Macy’s in Flushing NYC
Queens, N.Y. Macy’s continues its local leadership by celebrating Asian-Pacific American Month at is flagship store in Flushing, New York City – where 60% of the local population is Asian-American. At this event, held on the sales floor with folding chairs to hold the overflow Asian-American crowd assembled, I quickly learned that 90% of Asian-Americans [...]
