Year of the Dragon
Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, United StatesCome celebrate the Year of the Dragon in this interactive children's program. Register for this free event here.
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East Asian
Chinese Tea Demonstration
Frisbie Senior Center 52 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesAccording to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …
Card making using East Asian Motifs
Fountaindale Public Libray 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bollingbrook, IL, United StatesEducator Yvonne Wolf invites attendees to expand cardmaking experiences to East Asia. First, she will give a brief understanding of three principles of order in the East Asian world. After applying these principles in Asian architecture, seasons, and two positive …
An Introduction to the Japanese Garden
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesYvonne Wolf will give a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the meanings behind paths, ponds, and pavilions. …
A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United StatesAccording to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …
An Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Warrenville Public Library District 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, 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 …
An Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Yvonne 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 …
A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
Geneva Public Library District 227 S Seventh St., Geneva, IL, United StatesAccording to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …
Soup, Egg Rolls, Stir Fry and Fried Rice
Rolling Meadows Community Center 3705 Pheasant Dr., Rolling MeadowsChinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu? If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest assured that the heads aren't …
The Chinese Zodiac Animals and You
Helen Plum Library 411 S. Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesThe Year of the Dragon arrived on February 10, 2024 and ends on January 28, 2025. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs …
The Chinese Zodiac Animals and You
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesThe Year of the Dragon arrived on February 10, 2024 and ends on January 28, 2025. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs …
Travelog to China, Japan and Taiwan
McHenry Public LibraryJoin us for a travelog to China, Japan, and Taiwan. Cultural consultant Yvonne Wolf has traveled and lived in these countries. She will guide you through typical destinations, cultural observations, tips and recommendations, and best-value experiences in these countries. She …