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, Il

Educator 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. …

Celebrating Confucius Birthday

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

September 28th is Confucius' Birthday, also known as National Teachers' Day in many countries in East Asia. Confucius lived over 2500 years ago and his philosophy has guided people for peaceful living in 8 countries in East Asia including China, Japan, Korea, …

The Untold Story of Mahjong

Jewish Community Center 300 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL, United States

Mahjong 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 …

Arlington Heights Heritage Fest

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W. Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Yvonne will be hosting a booth with Sumi-e Midwest Chapter to welcome everyone to the classical East Asian watercolor art form. Steve Grant will demonstrate and display his works. Other artists to exhibit and offer their works for sale. For …

Yin and Yang of Mindfulness

Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, Il

Mindfulness 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 States

Join 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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An Introduction to an East Asian Garden

Fire Station #31 1204 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Tri-Village Garden Club hosts Yvonne Wolf as she 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. …

A Bite of Chinatown History: Arriving in San Francisco

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

The history of any Chinatown in the US is rich with immigration legal difficulties, Chinese food history, illicit opium and gambling activities, and unconventional family ties. The history of San Francisco Chinatown embodies all these dramatic elements and more. Educator …

Celebrating Confucius Birthday

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

September 28th is Confucius' Birthday, also known as National Teachers' Day in many countries in East Asia. Confucius lived over 2500 years ago and his philosophy has guided people for peaceful living in 8 countries in East Asia including China, …

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 States

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 …