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By Corih Kim As the biggest Asian Festival in the Mid-Atlantic area, and continues to grow each year, as more participants and attendees partake in the celebration of East, Southeast, and South Asian cultures. The Asian Festival DC 2014 showcased the diverse Southeast Asian cultures, focusing on Thailand, Philippine, India, China, and Vietnam. The festival featured a main stage and …

  By Jennie L. Ilustre “La Bamba” star Lou Diamond Phillips emceed the 80-minute show. Broadway’s “Miss Saigon” Lea Salonga sang three popular tunes. The Black Eyed Peas’ apl.d.ap rapped. Fox-TV “Glee” and Billboard sensation Darren Criss sang and played the piano. Grammy-nominated tenor Rodell Rosel performed an aria.  Joffrey Ballet’s Christine Rocas worked magic onstage. “Poet of the violin” …

On November 12, 2013 President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. President Obama discussed with President Aquino the need for a speedy assessment of what further American resources …