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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 selecting workshops from the proposals submitted. We will begin adding workshops to the website at they are selected and speakers are notified. Check back often for updates at www.kaanconference.com We expect to be open for registration in February. |
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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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The entire premise of this show is upsetting on so many levels. I encourage every family of an adopted child to prepare mentally for the public reaction, and the reaction of their children
who may find themselves the sudden center of assumptions about their needs, desires, and personal feelings on their adoption. Read More: http://www.rainbowkids.com |
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In South Korea, adoption remains priority, but attitudes are shifting Read More: http://www.csmonitor.com |
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"1956 was when I was adopted and came to America," says Willie Whitescarver. Read More: http://www.kspr.com |
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Adoption Study Says Identity Questions Last a Lifetime; Urges Open Birth Records Read More: http://abcnews.go.com |
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Separated at birth, twin sisters born in China never doubted that they were somehow part of a pair. Four years, two continents, and a high-speed Internet connection later, they finally met their match. Read More: http://www.newsweek.com |
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My neighbor Lisa always celebrated two Thanksgivings while growing up in Ohio, a tradition she and her siblings continue every year. First, they have a traditional “American Thanksgiving”
on Thanksgiving Day with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Then, on Friday, they have “Lebanese Thanksgiving” Read More: http://www.annarbor.com |
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When traveling abroad, one may find unexpected pleasures on the streets. With a unique ambience, Insadong and Myeongdong are the most popular streets teeming with travelers in search of
shopping and dining. Read More: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr |
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Jeong Ji-hoon, better known as Rain, has reunited with producers Joel Silver, Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski for the Hollywood martial arts movie "Ninja Assassin." Read More:
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Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial Children by Donna Nakazawa The author, a freelance writer, is from a western European background, while her husband is Japanese American. Although Nakazawa initially hoped to raise her son and daughter to be "color blind," they couldn't ignore the many comments made by both adults and children concerning Christian and Claire's appearance. When Christian was a toddler he was asked if he spoke Chinese, and the author was assured that little Claire didn't "even look Asian." Nakazawa decided to develop strategies to ensure that her son and daughter would be proud of their heritage and confident about their multiracial identity. Finding no useful book on the subject, she decided to write her own. Based on personal experience and interviews conducted with 60 other multiracial families, Nakazawa has skillfully combined anecdotal research with a strong knowledge of childhood and educational development philosophy to provide this useful guide for raising multiracial children in a color- and race-conscious world. Nakazawa believes that, although most three-year-olds are not racially aware, it is important to deflect insensitive comments from strangers about appearance. As a child grows older, this early dialogue should deepen, so that children will feel safe and comfortable discussing their racial identity with parents and be able to bring up any racially charged experiences that have occurred at school or with friends. Included are suggestions for the special problems that may arise during adolescence. Available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com |
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Who is Jenna Ushkowitz? One of the Asian actresses on the hit new comedy, Glee. http://www.mademan.com |
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Fall issue of Asian American Poetry and Writing online http://www.aapw-la.org |
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Exploring Stereotypes of Asian Americans http://modelminoritymyth.com |
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New ABC Show - See article above in Articles section http://abc.go.com |
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Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity presents challenges you may not expect. This e course is designed for anyone considering adopting a child with a different racial or ethnic background than their own, this course will help adoptive parents:
Credit hours: 1.5 |
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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 selecting workshops from the proposals submitted. We will begin adding workshops to the website at they are selected and speakers are notified. Check back often for updates at www.kaanconference.com We expect to be open for registration in February. |
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The ASIA Korean Culture School is established to provide learning opportunities for Korean adoptees and their adoptive families so that they can learn about the culture of their birth country. It is a place where children can interact with other adoptees and feel pride in being who they are through fun and creative classroom activities. We believe it is important for Korean adoptees to have a connection with their county of birth while growing up and having a place that provides cultural learning opportunities on a regular basis. Our goal is to provide regularly scheduled events so that adoptive families will not lack cultural education and support that will potentially help their children build sound identities from a young age. The monthly Korean Culture School will be offered throughout Winter/Spring 2010 for children and parents. The school is open for everyone who is interested in learning about Korean culture including birth siblings. The target age groups are preschoolers (3-5 yrs old) and elementary school students (1st through 6th graders). While children are engaged in their classes, parents will have the option to participate in adult lectures and cooking classes. Children's programs will consist of arts and crafts, music, play time and cooking lessons. Adult programs will be a combination of cultural lectures and Korean cooking lessons. Language classes will be offered in the future. Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church of Bethesda 7009 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 Time: 9 a.m. -11 a.m. /Registration Fee: $100 per child/$75 per parent for five sessions Children's program sample January 23 (*4th Sat.)* Korean food February 13 (2nd Sat.) Ancient and modern Korean culture March 13 (2nd Sat.) Korean etiquettes April 10 (2nd Sat.) Korean games May 8 (2nd Sat.) Korean Children's and Parent's Day celebration (This session will be open to non-registered families and children) *Program content is subject to be changed by ASIA without an advance notice. Contact Grace Song at hwakangsong@gmail.com or 703-999-4206 for registration information. All Services for International Adoptees and Adoptive Families (ASIA), Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to assist internationally adopted persons to develop their identities through enriching education programs relative to their country of birth, to grow leaders among internationally adopted individuals so that they may contribute to society, and to gather and distribute information and resources to promote healthy adoptive families with children who joined their families from countries other than the USA. Check out our blog at http://asia-allservices.blogspot.com |
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ABC News looking for adoptees who have experienced discrimination Friends in the study of Adoption, ABC News is looking for adoptees who have experienced adoption-related discrimination (including: obtaining records, passports, etc). If anyone meets this description and is willing to talk to the media, contact the reporter directly: Susan Donaldson James Reporter/Producer ABCNews.com 7 W. 66th St., 2nd Floor New York, N.Y. 10023 212-456-4875 (office) 609-529-0268 (cell) |
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New guideline for post-adoption services (family search) released by the government: please read: http://www.goal.or.kr Send any comment, suggestions etc. to info@goal.or.kr This guideline replaces all other guidelines and is valid for all four adoption agencies. Your G.O.A.'L Team |
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The IKAA Gathering 2010 will take place next summer in Seoul, Korea during August 3-8, 2010. As is tradition at the Gatherings, the 2010 IKAA Gathering will provide the opportunity for adoptees to present a wide variety of sessions related to Korean adoption and living as a Korean adoptee. We encourage submission of thoughtful proposals for sessions that will provide attendees an opportunity to learn, network, share, interact, and reflect. We welcome session proposals from artists, academics, community organizers, filmmakers, writers, and other members of the Korean adult adoptee community. For more information, please visit the IKAA website at http://gathering.ikaa.info.
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The University of Maryland Department of Family Sciences and The Center for Adoption Support and Education National Study of Transracial Adoptive Families The University of Maryland Department of Family Sciends http://www.sph.umd.edu and The Center for Adoption Support and Education http://www.adoptionsupport.org are working together to facilitate an important national study of transracial adoptive families. Be part of cutting-edge research to help families like yours! Do you ever wonder...
If you're an adoptive parent of a teen, this might be your opportunity to be part of a national, cutting-edge research project that could lead to improved services and resources for families like
yours. Department of Family Science College Park, Maryland Email: lleslie@umd.edu Phone: 301-405-4011 http://www.sph.umd.edu
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One of the many milestones in an adoptee’s life is the decision to visit his or her birth country. Dillon International’s birthland tour offers a complete tour package for all families, regardless of agency used for adoption placement, that allows participants to experience their birth country’s culture, heritage and people. This journey is a great emotional and financial commitment allowing adopted persons an opportunity to learn more about their origins.
We offer three trips for adoptees and their families in the summer and fall of 2010:
Visit Korea Family Tour – June 8-19, 2010 – for adoptees of all ages and their families (FULL, can be added to waiting list)
Visit Korea Adult Adoptee Tour – June 22-July 1, 2010 – for adopted adults, their families and friends
Sharing Heart Mission Trip: Korea – November 20-27, 2010 – for adoptees and their friends and family, adoptive families, those with a heart to serve in Korea (Focus is on serving children and adults in Korea.)
Trips Include: ¨ Small travel groups for individualized service ¨ International airfare from port of exit to Seoul, Korea ¨ Accommodations based on double occupancy ¨ Admission Fees to all scheduled events ¨ 2-3 meals per day ¨ Transportation during scheduled events ¨ Visits to adoption agencies ¨ Hands-on cultural experiences (limited during the Mission Trip where our focus is serving) ¨ Professional, English-speaking guides ¨ Staff of social workers, adopted adults and/or adoptive parents ¨ Counseling support ¨ Pre-trip orientation and resources to assist you in preparing for your journey ¨ Two decades of experience leading birthland tours to Korea
For specific information regarding itinerary, price and more, please visit our website at http://www.dillonadopt.com or contact Tours@dillonadopt.com . |
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For: Korean Adoptees, their families and all who love them…. Plans for Korean Ties 2010 are well underway. Families who adopted through Holt, Eastern, Social Welfare Society and KSS are currently working with our staff to prepare for their agency visits. We are sending monthly mailings to help families think through both logistical and emotional issues so they can be as prepared as possible for this amazing journey. If you have been "on the fence" about traveling in 2010, this would be a good time to contact Pat Hallada to discuss how to bring you into the loop. You can reach Pat at 800 398-3676 or email Pat@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com . We have been very excited to see that despite difficult economic times, families are continuing to prioritize this very special life experience of adoption. Already, two of our three summer Korean Ties groups are at capacity and we are looking forward to a wonderful summer in Korea. Other options? However, we are cognizant of the fact that despite all good intentions, there are families for which Korean Ties, in its "classic" format, is out of reach financially. Knowing the importance of this journey, we have been brainstorming ideas on how we can provide a more financially accessible "Korean Experience" that gives the powerful message that you understand and honor the need to explore heritage. If you feel this may be of interest to your family, please scroll to the bottom and put an “X” before the option(s) that you have an interest in. We thank you for your interest in the Korean Ties adoptive family homeland program, and value your input. Warmly, Please put an “X” in front of the option(s) that you would be interested in as an alternative to our “classic” Korean Ties Program. We look forward to hearing from you. Please respond to Becca@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com. Thank you.
_____ Different dates? Spring? If spring, what dates could you travel? Later in summer?
_____ A one week program in Seoul with ability to travel to your child's place of birth if you'd like.
_____ A nine day program including Seoul and Busan, with the ability to travel to your child's place of birth if you'd like.
_____ An option with 3 star, vs. 4 star hotels?
_____ An option without Ties logistical staff and an adoption professional traveling with you?
____ An option for adult adoptees only (and the people they would like to invite to join them)
_____ Other, please specify__________________-
Please feel free to provide any other input that would help your family. Thanks! |
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All Together Now, a multicultural peer/play group for adopted kids, facilitated by adult and teen adoptees - is currently looking for a head facilitator for the 2-3 year olds' playgroup. We are looking for an adoptee 18 years or older, with some child care expereince (babysitting, camp counseling) to oversee 4-5 pre-schoolers, and one or two teen/tween volunteers. (Parents remain onsite, in a nearby but separate room, and are responsible for all diapers/potty accidents!) We will pay a stipend better than standard babysitting rates. The group will meet once a month, beginning in late January. If you know some one (who may know someone) who this position may be a good fit for, please feel free to forward my information. Thanks! Martha Crawford marthacrawford@yahoo.com |
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The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) will be accepting applications for its 2010 undergraduate Summer Internship Program starting in December. The application form is available at www.apaics.org and must be submitted by January 31, 2010. There will be no extensions. Each year, APAICS selects undergraduate students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics and policy making. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, or non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. Past interns were placed in the congressional offices of Majority Whip James Clyburn and Joseph Sestak, Jr., The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Civil Rights in The Department of Agriculture, and The American Bar Association. Through a series of seminars, interns learn about national Asian Pacific American (APA) advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Last summer, the 90 interns in the Tri-Caucus Organizations (APAICS, CBCF, CHCI) participated in a joint youth summit focused on coalition building and the impact of the 2010 U.S. Census. The APAICS Summer Internship Program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Americans, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills. APAICS Interim Executive Director Ruby G. Moy said that the 2010 Summer Interns will receive a stipend and start their program from June 7 to July 31, 2010. The interns are selected from across the country and reflect the ethnic diversity of the Asian Pacific American community. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and Asian Pacific American affairs. Only undergraduates and those graduating in the Spring of 2010 are eligible. Applications can be downloaded from the APAICS’ website (apaics.org) or email apaics@apaics.org for more information. About APAICS: APAICS was founded in 1994 and is a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization based in Washington, D.C., that seeks to build a politically empowered Asian Pacific American (APA) community, to fill the political pipeline for APAs to enter and advance into elected office, and to be a resource to Congress about the APA community. |
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The Asian American Studies Program at Hunter College, The City University of New York, currently seeks candidates for its pool of adjunct faculty in the program. Applicants must have an
M.A., M.F.A., or ABD in a relevant field, as well as a record of successful undergraduate teaching. The Asian American Studies Program (AASP) at Hunter College was founded in 1993 on the initiative of students and faculty. Today, we are a small but dynamic program with a growing number of minors, and we offer approximately 12 courses per semester, ranging from Asians in the U.S., our interdisciplinary survey course, to courses that examine Muslim Diasporas and Asian Pacific American Media. Located in the heart of New York City, the AASP works closely with Asian American organizations to build and sustain ties to local communities and concerns. Affiliated full-time faculty in the College are located in areas as diverse as Urban Studies, Film and Media, Sociology, English, and Dance. Applicants should ideally be prepared to teach the interdisciplinary survey course as well as relevant courses within the scope of their fields of research. Currently, we are looking for faculty willing to teach during our second Summer Session (July 13 – August 23, 2009) as well as possibly during the 2009-2010 academic year. The majority of our courses are taught by adjunct faculty, and as a result, the work you will do in our program is crucial to the process of introducing undergraduates to concepts concerning Asian American history and experience; we hope to work with dedicated, effective, and intelligent educators, and we seek to provide a welcoming and supportive work environment for our faculty. For more information concerning our course offerings, faculty, or student activities, please visit: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu Please send CV, letter of intent, and contact information for at least 3 references to: Jennifer Hayashida, Acting Director Asian American Studies Program Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Room 1037HE New York, NY 10065 The City University of New York An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer Jennifer Hayashida, Acting Director Asian American Studies Program Hunter College • The City University of New York 695 Park Avenue, 1037 East Building New York, NY 10065 212.772.5660 jennifer.hayashida@hunter.cuny.edu |
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Job Announcement for Two Faculty Positions in Asian American Studies at UIC The University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for two positions in Asian American Studies, one senior or advanced assistant, and one beginning assistant, tenure track. For both positions, we seek scholars in the social sciences and/or historical studies, although the ideal candidate's work would connect to at least one of the core emphases of our program, namely, transnational/diasporic studies, intersectional race/gender studies, and community engagement. Both appointments can be either 100% in Asian American Studies, or split with another unit. (1) Senior or Advanced Assistant Professor: We seek a nationally recognized senior/advanced assistant professor with a strong publication record and experience in program and curriculum development. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, sample publication, and the names of three references to the address below. (2) Assistant Professor: A beginning tenure-track appointment. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. before the date of appointment. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and a brief writing sample, and arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address below. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC serves a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse student population with over 16,000 undergraduates and 8,200 graduate and professional students. UIC also offers a vibrant community of scholars working in a number of interdisciplinary units, including the Department of African-American Studies, the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, the Program in Gender and Women's Studies, and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. UIC is currently building on this rich tradition of interdisciplinarity by creating a new PhD program in comparative race and gender studies and by offering a growing number of Asian American Studies courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. More information on Asian American Studies at UIC is available on our website at www.uic.edu . Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2009. The appointment will begin in Fall 2010. Teaching load is 2/2. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send the materials requested to: Prof. Mark Chiang, Chair, Asian American Studies Search Committee, 601 South Morgan Street (M/C 231), University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607. UIC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Final authorization of these positions is subject to the availability of state funding. |
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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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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.
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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
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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 |