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November 22, 2009 |
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KAAN 2010 Session Proposals Due December 1, 2009 |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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As you know, KAAN is not a telemarketing type of organization. Thank goodness! However, like all nonprofits we need community support to thrive and to keep our staff focused on program rather than financial concerns. In August, we quietly announced an annual appeal. Thanks to those who have already sent gifts to KAAN. Your support is greatly appreciated! For those of you who are still considering a gift, or who meant to do so and just plain forgot, we are gently asking again. We even have a new way you can give … through a donate button on our website. Won’t you help us break in this new bit of technology? We promise to make good use of your contribution. Our budget is quite lean … we partner and collaborate wherever we can and our staff and volunteers even donate their time. Your support will help us keep conference fees low so that more adoptees and families can afford to attend. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to KAAN of $25, $50, $100, or whatever amount you are able to give. We also seek ten households willing to contribute $500 to $1000. You can donate online at www.kaanet.com, or via check (payable to KAAN) sent to:
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A Euro-American on a Korean Tour at a Thai Restaurant in China : With
each chapter examining issues that interethnic adoptive families experience, Chris
Winston weaves her own perspective on her adoption experience with perspectives
related to her by her own children, adopted adults, other adoptive parents, birth
parents, Koreans, Korean Americans, and Asian Americans. While the book’s focus
is on experiences with Korean adoption, the experiences are transferable to inter-ethnic
adoptions from any country. Author's
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Pushing Up the Sky : This is the story of a remarkable family facing
incredible challenges of cancer while simultaneously figuring out how to weave their
adopted children's Korean heritage and racial ethnicity into their family. It is a story of
compromises and insights, profound joy, deep suffering, and terrific rewards. Parenting birth
and adopted children — is one theme of this book. Most of all, it is a story on the meaning
of family, and learning to let go of expectations and to forge a new identity. Author's
speaking engagements... |
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My three Korean adopted siblings and I reflect the majority of Korean adoptees cited in your article. We grew up in a middle-class family in rural New Hampshire, attended a few Korean culture
camps and enjoyed family vacations to Disney World. We each have unique perspectives on race and identity, but all believe that adoption is something to be celebrated. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com |
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The New York Times earlier this week carried a feature on the conflicts and struggles adoptees from South Korea endure while growing up in American families in a study of trans-racial adoptions.
Read More: http://joongangdaily.joins.com |
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A group of expats in Seoul are driving a movement to create a major shift in how the country deals with adoptions. Read More: http://www.koreaherald.co.kr |
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Korean designer Lee Geon-man dreams of bringing his brand up to par with world-class luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermes. It has been 10 years since Lee began to make products
with designs taken from Hangeul. Read More: http://english.chosun.com
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For Eric Swanson, the general manager of Millennium Seoul Hilton in downtown Seoul, being named an honorary Seoul citizen has a special significance because of his Korean heritage. Read More: http://www.koreaherald.co.kr |
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A United Nations population report shows Korea having one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, a local health and welfare federation said Wednesday, according to the Yonhap News.
Read More: http://www.koreaherald.co.kr |
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When people say they wish to start ``a brand new life," they suppose the new life will be better than the present one. For the nine-year-old heroine in the film, ``A Brand New Life," however, a new
life is an unwanted imposition like a scar that never heals. The film's original title is ``Une Vie Toute Neuve." It is showing here as ``Yeohaengja," meaning ``Traveler." Read More: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr |
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Learn about Korean Clothes http://imperial.park.org |
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PBS site about Korea http://www.pbs.org |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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My name is Mike, It has come to my attention in recent weeks that when my Dad was in the Army and stationed in Korea (1956 - 1958) he fathered a child (what we believe to be a boy) with a local girl there. Unfortunately at this time i have no other information about the mother, the child or the name of the area where they met. I have been told that my new search for this lost part of our family is a waste of time.That it has been too long or that i have too little information to go on. I am hoping that someone, somewhere will have ideas to help me further my search. It is sad to know there is a part of family out there that we can not share our lives with..or that they may also be seeking answers or knowledge of family never known.
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Marco Tessiore is a film maker and a professor at Pyeongtaek University, lecturing Understanding Contemporary Cinema and Movie Making. He is making a documentary file about Korean identity
titled “Korean Faces” and looking for Koreans adopted and Overseas Korean who can be a part of the documentary. Please refer to the below information for more details and let us know if you are interested
in this documentary. Marco Tessiore can be found on Facebook PROJECT: KOREAN FACES (WORKING TITLE) THE DOCUMENTARY“KOREAN FACES” IS APORTRAIT OF KOREATHROUGH THE EYES OF WHO ARE CONSIDERED OUTSIDERS WHICH GYOPO, ADOPTED, HALF CAST AND OVERSEAS KOREAN.THE PROJECT WANTS TO BE A WAY TO EXPLORE THE CONTEMPORARY KOREAN IDENTITY ,HIGHLIGHTIN ITSVALUES, ITS UNIQUECHARACTHERS, ITS CONTRADDITIONS THE AIM IS TO MAKE AMOSAIC OF LIFE EXPERIENCE AND THININKS TO CONSIDER HOW THOSE OUTSIDER IDENTITY ARE SO DEEP CONNECTED WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE MOTHER LAND IT IS IMPORTANT TO ANALYSE HOT ISSUES DEALING WITH CULTURE, COSTUME, HISTORY AND CONCIEVE THEM IN THE PROSPECTIVE OF THE GROWTH OF KOREA IT DOES NOT WANT BE A CRITIC NOR A CHEAP WAY TO TOUCH EMOTIONAL ISUUES, INSTEAD THIS PROJECT WANTS BE AN OPERATION OF CONNECTION AND RECONSIDERATION THE OUTSIDERS CONDITION REMINDS THE CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ESTATMENT TO BE SPLIT AMONG DIFFERENT CULTURES, PLACES ,TENDENCES THE GOALS OF THIS DOCUMENTARY IS BE A VEHICLE OF COMMUNICATION ,SHOWING UNEXPECTED SURPRISING CLOSE REALITIES MY RESEARCH STARTS HAVING CONTACT WITH THOSE ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATION RELATED TO, LOOKING FOR COLLABORATION, SUPPORT AND INTERESTING STORIES TO SHARE WHILE EVERYTHING WORKS TO TAKE PART OF THE GLOBAL WORLD SCENE, WHAT IF I SHOW THAT THE MISSING LINK AMONG KOREA AND THIS SCENEARE THE KOREAN OUTSIDERS? DISTRIBUTION GOALS THE DOCUMENTARY KOREAN FACES AIMS TO BE APPLIED TO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS AS IN KOREA AS IN THE WORLD PANORAMA. ACCORDING WITH THE ISSUES IT DEALS WITH, THESE ARE THE SPECIFIC CATEGORIES IT PROPOSES TO FEAT FILM FESTIVALS IN KOREA ALL THE MAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN SOUTH KOREA, LIKE THE PUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, THAT IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT IN ASIA, THE JEONJU INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST. AND THE SEOUL INDEPENDENT ONE. ASIAN AND KOREAN CINEMA FILM FESTIVALS THOSE FILM FESTIVALS RELATED TO THE ASIAN CINEMA, LIKE BARCELONA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL IN SPAIN, AND IN PARTICULAR TO THE KOREAN CINEMA, LIKE THE KOREAN MOVIE FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY, LEADS BY THE LOCAL KOREAN COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST. FOCUS ON DOCUMENTARIES ALL THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN WHICH SECTIONS RELATED TO DOCUMENTARIES ARE HIGHLIGHTED BY A PARTICULAR ATTENTION. THE SUNDANCE FILM FEST. , TORONTO INDEPENDENT FILM FEST. AND BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST. ARE SOME AMONG THE BIGGEST NAMES AFTER THE FESTIVAL DISTRIBUTION, IT S BEEN ALREADY CONSIDERED TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTARY TO LOCALS KOREAN TV AND INTERNATIONAL TV CHANNELS IN EUROPE AND U.S. |
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September 2009 - G.O.A.'L is excited to introduce the very first publication of Journal of Korean Adoption Studies (Vol. 1, No. 1, Summer 2009, 200 pgs), printed August 2009.
Moreover, we are thankful to all the contributors of this premier volume for sharing their work and taking part in this pioneer project. So that readers have a chance to preview this first issue of Journal of Korean Adoption Studies the editors have selected a few articles that can be downloaded for free http://goal.or.kr |
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Third International Conference on Adoption Research
The conference will take place in in Leiden, the Netherlands, fom July 11 to 12, 2010 and is titled "The Many Faces in Today's World". The conference builds on the success of two previous meetings: the International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR) hosted by the University of Minnesota (USA) in 1999 and the Second International
Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR2) hosted by the University of East Anglia (UK) in 2006. |
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Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) launched its Twenty10 Project initiative, with the release of the first set of multilingual educational materials about Census 2010.
The fact sheets provide basic information about the importance of the Census, including a general timeline and language assistance options. It is available in English and 13 other languages – Arabic,
Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese. Read More http://www.aaldef.org |
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Hosting a Youth For Understanding international exchange student is an enriching experience for all. By opening your home and heart to a teenager from overseas, you and your family will gain a new global perspective, many memories, and a new family member for life! Learn more at http://campaign.constantcontact.com |
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Adoption...
the very word, spoken or unspoken, comes alive with deep meaning and life. For every adoptive parent, there is a precious story of how a child entered his or her life. There is joy,
celebration, responsibility, curiosity and amazement. There is a sense that you are able to provide a kind of life for your adopted child that otherwise he or she may not have had. Join Carissa Woodwyk, a Korean-born adoptee, licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist, co-author of Before You Were Mine, and explore the fragile beginnings of an adoptee's life, the impact relinquishment has on his or her heart and mind, while discovering the truth and hope that exists in each child's story.
When: November 22, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. |
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What does being adopted have to do with your child's life at school? Whether your child is starting a new school or continuing where they have been, this workshop will be a forum for discussing strategies for making his or her experience as positive and constructive as possible. Come to Pact's workshop "Schools & Adoption A-Z" on Saturday December 5th, 9:00 am - 12:30pm. Hope to see you there-- Register http://www.pactadopt.org |
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We have many Pact parents who have formed a peer support/ play group of parents with common interests and adopted children of color with shared experience. As a service to our members, Pact agrees
to send out e-flyers to member families. There will be no Pact staff in attendance but we do want to encourage the efforts of adoptive families to connect to one another.
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If you have questions feel free to call one of our volunteer coordinators: Kristy Boblitt, (707) 696-7367 (cell) or kristy@boblitt.com |
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Typographic Exploration in Hangul: Work by Hyunju Lee and Phil Choo |
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Sunday, December 6, 6:00PM General admission: $50 to $100 Directions and parking information Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the artistry of well-known Korean musicians as they perform a variety of traditional Korean music. The Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation and the Korean American Association Southern Maryland sponsor this annual event. To purchase tickets, contact: Tammy Pantages at Tammy.pantages@hotmail.com or (703) 507-4492. |
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Three times a year, our adult adoptee Movie Night is open to other constellation members and the adoption community (March, July & November). Through the viewing and discussion of mainstream movies, the adoption experience is shared and normalized. Adoption Mosaic Movie Group seeks to create a collective space where the adoption constellation can learn from each other, build community, and contribute to enhancing the lives of other constellation members. Contact info@adoptionmosaic.org to get on the e-mail list for this group. |
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December 12, 2009; 7:00PM--?? Festivities will consist of formal activities (e.g., scholarship awards), cultural delicacies (e.g., Korean movies, demonstrations, Korean fan and folk dancing), and entertainment (e.g., Korean-American music). If you would be able to honor the Association with your attendance, please have your representative RSVP to us. We ask your strong support and help in many ways.
I am sure that you will find the event not only an enjoyment but also an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with this important segment of the region’s Asian population. The CPKA is an affiliate member of the Federation of Korean Associations, a national alliance of local associations which represent the Korean community throughout the United States. Your donation to the CPKA (ID: 23-2827242) is tax deductible. If we can be of any further help, please contact us, Cho (717-512-2520) or Pak (717-873-2200), or e-mail us. |
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When: Saturday, December 12th, 6pm Where: Novotel Ambassador Hotel, Gangnam ADMISSION: Members : 25,000 KRW (purchased by Nov 27th) OR 35,000 KRW (purchased after Nov 27th or at the door) (*Membership fees for G.O.A.'L. are only 30,000 KRW for ONE year!! Become a G.O.A.'L. Member BEFORE the event and save money and take advantage of a full year of G.O.A.'L. benefits!) For example: Non-Member: 40,000 KRW (party) + 30,000KRW Membership = 70,000KRW If you become a Member: 30,000KRW Membership + 25,000KRW Early Registration = 55,000KRW!!) Non-Members : 40,000 KRW (Includes buffet and a picture taken with Santa) PROGRAM 6:00 ~ 6:15 Greeting friends & Pictures with Santa (all evening) 6:15 ~ 6:30 Welcome & Opening remarks 6:30 ~ 8:30 [Draft Beer] Open Bar (Only for those that bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange!) 6:30- 7:30 Buffet Dinner 7:30 ~ 7:50 Gift Exchange 8:00 ~ 8:20 Limbo Contest (w/ 1st place & best style awards) 8:30 ~ 9:00 Raffle Prizes & Korean Language Scholarships Drawing** (Prizes will include Ipods, sports gear, gift certificates, and more!) 9:00 ~10:00+ Gran A Chill-Out Band How to Register To sign-up in advance and beat the line at the door, come to the G.O.A.’L office anytime before November 27th to pay the admission fee. You can also remit the admission fee directly to the G.O.A.’L bank account and send us an email: bfs.eu@goal.or.kr or call us at: 02) 325-6585 to let us know you have paid. Kookmin Bank (????) Account Name: (?)??????? (G.O.A.’L in Korean) Account No. 375301-04-000710 SWIFT Code: CZNBKRS How to get there By subway, take Line #9 and get off at Shin-Nonhyeon Station. Go out exit #4 and walk for about 4 minutes (past the Ritz Carlton). Questions? Contact G.O.A.’L, bfs.eu@goal.or.kr Special thanks to: The Christmas Party Committee members – John Ha, Alice Flikweert, Jessica Thurston, Katie Stefani, Lars Liebing, Sebastian Vanderlinden, and Susie Hallquist Note: All proceeds go towards covering G.O.A.'Ls operational costs, so your attendance and participation are greatly appreciated! We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great time ^^ |
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Talismans of Protection from Choson Korea: Antique Locks, Latches and Key Charms Shown for the first time in the United States, the collection features a rare collection of locks, latches and key charms, from the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910), beautifully designed metal and wood objects executed in myriad shapes.
October 8, 2009-January 29, 2010 |
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Transracial Adoptive Family Issues
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Moderator: Jane Cramer, an IAC Center Counselor who works with adoptive parents and children pre and post adoption, which helps her to understand adoption issues from the perspective
of both the children and the parents. You will learn about:
Considering what it feels like for your child and examining how it is for you to be part of a transracial family is a process. This workshop would best be seen as a point in that journey. To register http://iaccenter.com |
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Ta-ri Book Discussion-Harrisburg-January 27, 2010 International House Hardwood Lounge 320 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 6:00-7:30PM Free admission and appetizers Directions <http://www.ihousehbg.org> or call (717) 724-2846 Join us at International House in Harrisburg for a discussion of Helie Lee's Still Life with Rice: A Young American Woman Discovers the Life and Legacy of Her Korean Grandmother. Contact us at info@ta-ri.org if you are interested in hearing more and/or contributing some light refreshments. About the book ... This powerful book evolved out of a young Korean-American woman's desire to connect with her Korean roots. On a trip to South Korea, the author is surprised to learn about a different side of her grandmother, HongYong Baek, and ends up pursuing and then writing her strong-willed grandmother's life story. The book weaves together cultural and historical details in a way that comes to life for the reader, covering the Japanese occupation, civil war, and other significant events. Above it all, however, rises the indomitable spirit and perseverance of HongYong Baek. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand Korean culture and history. |
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Talismans of Protection from Choson Korea: Antique Locks, Latches and Key Charms
Shown for the first time in the United States, the collection features a rare collection of locks, latches and key charms, from the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910), beautifully designed metal and wood objects executed in myriad shapes. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM The Korea Society Gallery 950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor (Building entrance on SW corner of Third Avenue and 57th Street) Free and open to the public |
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Ring in the Year of the Tiger at the annual Korean Focus - KUMCGW Lunar New Year Celebration! Check back for more information, but be sure to save the date!
Date & Time: Saturday, January 31st, 1 - 3 PM Location: Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington, 1219 Swinks Mill Road, McLean, Virginia Come and enjoy Korean crafts and games for kids and adults, Korean cooking lessons, performances of traditional and modern Korean music, shopping at the KF craft sale, plus lots of time to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. See you there!
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Ta-ri SolNal (Lunar New Year) Party-New Cumberland-February 13 Saturday, February 13 2:00-4:00PM Foundation Hall, New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, PA 17070 Library directions: 717.774-7820 (call for navigation help only) Free admission ... donations accepted. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year, central-Pennsylvania Korean-style! This year's program includes: 2:00 Food, conversation, and games 2:30 Announcements Talent show ** 3:30 More conversation and games (yutnori, storytelling, favorite Board games ...) 4:00 Departure ** Our family-friendly talent show has become a tradition all its own. Last year's performers included singers, violinist, and tae kwon do student. Children and adults are invited to share a talent. Please sign up by February 1 if possible. All are encouraged to bring favorite snacks and Board games to share before and after the talent show. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please let us know! RSVP and sign up for the talent show by February 13 at info@ta-ri.org or (717) 574-3629. We will email all registrants should wintry weather affect plans. |
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Mar. 1, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. To register go to http://www.psbi.org |
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AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS **If you are interested in presenting/conducting a workshop at the |
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The 37th Annual New England Adoption Conference presented by Adoption |
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Longwood Gardens PO Box 501 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Tickets $40 from www.ticketphiladelphia.org or (215) 893-1999
Born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at Juilliard in NYC, the members of the Ahn Trio are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing new life into the standard piano trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers. The trio’s latest CD reached #8 on the Billboard charts. Possessing an enviable combination of talent and style, they have gone on to frequent fashion pages of Vogue and GQ and in 2003 were named three of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People. |
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We are very excited that the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has chosen to highlight Asian Pacific Americans as one of the three themes for the 2010 Folklife Festival.
The Festival, which will be held from June 23 through July 5, 2010, will be the 44th time that the Smithsonian has held this annual event on the National Mall. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
for us to showcase APAs from the metropolitan DC area as a microcosm of the more than 12 million APAs in the United States.
Contact: Curator of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival's 2010 Program on Asian Pacific Americans, Phil Nash, at p.nash@nashinteractive.com
or 301.263.0217. |
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KAAN's MISSION is: To Support Networking And Build Understanding Among Adoptees,
Adoptive Families, Koreans And Korean Americans. Visit KAAN's website at http://www.kaanet.com/ . KAAN does not endorse or take responsibility for the opinions or programs presented in the newsletter. Please send us information about events in your area, articles, personal requests etc. so that we may share them with others. Send information about events, interesting articles or websites, personal requests and questions, as well as other items of interest to us at mailto:kaanet@aol.com |