The Untold Story about Mahjong

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the US. This seminar will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent and the difference between Mah jongg and …

Making Cards Using East Asian Motifs

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf takes attendees to expand cardmaking experiences to East Asia. Do you think of the seasons in terms of tulips for Spring and poinsettias for Winter? In East Asia different flowers welcome each season. Yvonne will give a …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Lincolnwood Public Library District 4000 W. Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood, IL

According 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 …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. 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 tell us about …

Decorating For Lunar New Year

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. …

Decorating For Lunar New Year

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. …

Decorating For Lunar New Year

Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Road, Riverside, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. …

Chinese Tea Demonstration

Algonquin Area Public Library 2600 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL, United States

According 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 …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Fox River Valley Public Libraries 555 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. 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 tell us about …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Ruth Circle, Methodist Church 727 Harlem Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. 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 tell us about …

Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food

Fox Lake Public Library 255 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL, United States

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the meaning or cultural reason for this order? Is the fortune cookie authentic? If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. 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 tell us about …