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Continue reading →: Preserving Heritage: PennCHC and CAAM Collaborations
As I have previously mentioned, I volunteer at the Penn Museum. Through the museum, I have learned about two incredible organizations. I wanted to share a little information about them below. Penn Cultural Heritage Center MORE INFORMATION: https://www.penn.museum/sites/chc/ The Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) is a research center at the…
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Continue reading →: Beaujolais Nouveau: France’s Festive Wine Celebration
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a lively celebration of the first wine of the season in France, held every year on the third Thursday of November. The day marks the official release of Beaujolais Nouveau, a bright, cherry-red wine made from Gamay grapes, just weeks after the harvest. The wine is…
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Continue reading →: Shichi-Go-San: Celebrating Milestones in Japanese Culture
Shichi-Go-San, meaning Seven-Five-Three, is a holiday celebrated in Japan. Every year, on November 15th, the country celebrates a festival for children ages 3, 5, and 7. This is a festival I learned about through Culture 4 Kids research, and while it is not going to be a program offered this…
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Continue reading →: Culture 4 Kids: Behind the Programs
Culture 4 Kids’ fall programs are in full swing! Currently, we are offering a program on the Mexican holiday, Dia de Los Muertos. It has been so much fun going to different libraries and seeing the creativity of the kids. Below are some of my favorite sugar skull crafts the…
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Continue reading →: Japan’s Harmonious Blend of Religions
Two major religions in Japan are Buddhism and Shinto. Both have their own architectural shrines/temples throughout the country that draw tourists from around the world. The religions have different philosophies, but they live in harmony all throughout the country. Additionally the different idea can be seen through the architecture. As…
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Continue reading →: The Art and Culture of Japanese Tea Ceremonies
This summer I had the chance to travel to Japan, and it was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had. I loved exploring the mix of tradition and modern life—from neon city streets to quiet shrines tucked away in the mountains. One of the highlights of my trip…
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Continue reading →: Culture 4 Kids Update!
I have had a great time this summer with Culture 4 Kids! The programs have grown and so has out outreach. We have started to schedule in new libraries and we could not be more excited about the things to come. If you are unaware, Culture 4 Kids is a…
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Continue reading →: Ferragosto: The Holiday of Rest and Relaxation
Every August 15th, the whole country of Italy takes a pause. Trains fill, kitchens are filled with the smell of homemade meals, and beaches overflow. The entire country takes a deep breath and enjoys a day of relaxation. This is Ferragosto, a holiday born in the time of Roman emperors,…
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Continue reading →: All About the Penn Museum!
Over the past year and a half, the Penn Museum has become my second home! I have been involved with the museum in various ways, and I have enjoyed each and every single one. The museum has incredible artifacts and galleries. I love wandering around the museum with campers or…
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Continue reading →: Cultural Competency in Mental Health: Lessons from Remote Communities
Recently, I took a summer course at Brown University in Providence. I had a great time and absolutely loved my course. I studied Multicultural Psychology and found it fascinating to learn more about multicultural research, biases, and related topics. At the end of the course, we had the opportunity to…
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