The Olympics are always so culturally rich because we get to experience the culture where they are celebrated in. This year, they are being held in Tokyo, Japan, the base of anime and manga, and […]
Author: Hime On The Streets
Professional Translator • Polyglot (Spanish, English, Italian, French, Chinese, learning Korean) • Writer for Awkwardly Vain
Hate is the Virus: A Call to Awareness on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and What to Do
Ever since the COVID-19 was confirmed as a pandemic, the Asian-American hate crimes had increased. Merciless people blame any Asian person for the hell we are still living. At first, they stood strong but one […]
Lunar Year: Year of the Ox
I’m sure many of you have started to hear about the Lunar Year, popularly known as the Chinese New Year. This event is very meaningful for the Asian culture and this 2021 will start on […]
Video Games are Actually Good for Mental Health
Studies made by Oxford University showed that video games are good for mental health. Gamers were put up to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Plants vs Zombies. After playing a certain amount of hours […]
Harry Styles: Blurred Lines, Genderless Norms
Harry Styles made history this weekend, as he became the first man to appear solo on the December cover of the Vogue magazine. Not only that, but he also posed wearing dresses and skirts, generating […]
Party in the USA: World Leaders Congratulate Biden on Winning
After a long wait…the US streets were flogged by the people celebrating what could be the start of a new era. People danced, screamed, cried, and even were hitting saucepans. After the announcement, the President-elect […]
Costume Ideas for Halloween 2020
Halloween is just around the corner! And though this year the spooks are going to be celebrated differently due to the pandemic, we won’t be stopped from putting on our costume and get candy! Or […]
Dress like a K-Pop idol
Stores where you can find different items at affordable prices to look like you’re just about to hit the stage! As a K-Pop fan, I can’t stop wishing to have the wardrobe of many idols. […]
La Pesadilla Hecha Realidad del Huracán María
A tres años de su llegada, aún no nos recuperamos completamente, sí, hablo de la peor pesadilla que los puertorriqueños vivimos: el huracán María. Desde la perspectiva del campo, fue un mal sueño que parecía […]
La importancia del voto juvenil en Puerto Rico 2020
Las elecciones del 2020 están a la vuelta de la esquina y en Puerto Rico, el último día para adquirir tu tarjeta electoral era hoy, 14 de septiembre. Esta tarjeta nos da mucho poder como […]
BTS is Lighting Up the World Like Dynamite
The K-Pop group released their new single titled Dynamite a week ago and they are breaking records and making history all around the world. In hopes of giving everyone a little happiness in the middle […]
A Talented Talentless Soul
People around me often tells me “Wow, you are full of talents! What can’t you do?” At first, I couldn’t find an answer to the last question, but with time I discovered what I CAN’T […]
The cultural impact of the K-Pop group BTS around the world
Many ask themselves what does BTS has that makes them so successful and loved by many. BTS simply are a different group: they are great human beings, they truly love their fans, and they know […]
Ways to Rock Your Curls
Recently, I’ve been letting my hair just be the way it is; no iron, no blower. First because of pandemic and second because it’s too hot outside. People think that curly hair is problematic and […]
Recommendation of a K-Pop Group According to Your Zodiac Sign
I am a believer that every zodiac sign has some characteristic that makes them unique, and so, I will recommend a K-Pop group based on your zodiac sign. Aquarius Stray Kids – This K-Pop group […]
Top 5 Countries I Want to Visit in the Future
As Culture Editor, you would think that I must travel the world often. The reality is that I’ve never traveled outside my country, for different factors, but mostly because I’m a student. I experience culture […]
Traveling Time with Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia
Let’s travel back in time! Yes! Let’s go down the memory lane with Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’. If you like retro music, you definitely have to hear this album. All songs have those distinctive beats […]
Rainbow in Asia: LGBTQ in Asian Culture
One could think that around the world, homosexuality is accepted just like in some countries, but in reality, there are MANY places where it is still a taboo. In some places, you can be punished […]
Top 10 Concerts to Look Forward After COVID—19
Due to the pandemic, many concerts were cancelled, but most of them were postponed and the world is waiting for the instant to run and see their favorite artists live, to live the moment and […]
Why Animal Crossing Came to Save Our Lives
The videogame Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrived just when everyone needed it. It was out on March 20, just a few days after the lockdown due to coronavirus and I dare to say it saved […]
