Chinese Cultural Booth
Wilmette Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, United StatesYvonne will be participating at the Wilmette AAPI Celebration. Read more about the event here..
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Cross Culture
A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan
Republic of China or Formosa is a common name used for Taiwan in the last 50 years. Since then, some people have been anticipating a conflict coming to a head with China. When and how did this subtropical country become …
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Tea Social Group:Green Tea Tasting
Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IlEducator Yvonne Wolf returns to Lake Bluff Public Library to expand your green tea tasting experience. In her previous program, she widened our general knowledge of the cultural history of Chinese tea introducing us to the five colors of tea. …
The Untold Story of Mahjong
Jewish Community Center 300 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL, United StatesMahjong came a long way…from China to the US. Learn about the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular Chinese game of mahjong. Discover what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots …
Yin and Yang of Mindfulness
Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IlMindfulness is often explained as having faraway Asian roots embedded in the past. Yet there are many accessible examples of yin and yang that you can find in contemporary life. Join cultural educator Yvonne Wolf to learn the basic principles …
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Healing with Herbs
Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United StatesJoin Chinese cultural educator Yvonne Wolf for an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine. In this program, you will Hear the background of the ancient practice of Chinese medicine and its three main principles. Explore how this ancient study relates to …
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The Magic of Numbers
NA’AMAT group hosts Yvonne on a new topic. She will explain the cross cultural significance of lucky numbers and signs in Chinese cultural context. Our ancestors were fascinated with math and its magical connection with social relationships. Many cultures had …
An Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Mather Place 2801 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, United StatesYvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …
The Chinese Zodiac and You
Niles Historical Society and Cultural Center 8970 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, ILThe Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure time, compatibility for marriage, compatibility with a chosen occupation, and …
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Larami Public Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesWhat is Lunar New Year? The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will …
Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food
The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesChinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. This is an introduction about the cultural history of Chinese food. If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest …
Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food
Rolling Meadows Community Center 3705 Pheasant Dr., Rolling MeadowsChinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. This is an introduction to the cultural history of Chinese food. If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest …