Crossing Cultures Confidently
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
