Asia continent
What’s it about? Thai Street Food has been so popular around the world. But when it comes to Thai desserts, people outside Thailand almost do not have access to learn about the history and culture of the delicacy of these confections. Thai desserts are the…
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What’s it about? This talk will explore some core Māori cultural tikanga and how these are utilised already within successful corporate values and company culture in New Zealand. You’ll connect to Māori history of the Wānaka region as you experience the Wero laid down by a…
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What’s it about? Kenji is a Japanese guide who engaged in hiking, cycling, foodie tours in Osaka & Kyoto and of course, he loves whisky. He has been crazy about Japanese whiskey so much that he made whiskey tours and guided 800+ people. This online…
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What’s it about? Times article: “Hallyu! How Korean culture conquered the world” In recent years, the Republic of Korea (as opposed to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea also known as North Korea), the country in the southern part of the Korean peninsula, has risen…
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What’s it about? Vietnam has a diverse and deep culture. The most important holiday and celebrated festival in Vietnam is Tet (Tet Nguyen Dan) or Lunar New Year which is the same date as in China. It’s the day we express respect for ancestors and welcome…
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What’s it about? This is our first cultural storytelling event told by youth for the youth. We have three teenagerss joining us from different parts of the world – Asia, Europe, and America, to share their lives, hobbies, dreams, and ambitions. They will take turns…
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What’s it about? Mt.Fuji is the most symbolic mountain in Japan in terms of culture and spirituality. What is the best way to experience a mountain? – It’s Climbing. Climbing Mt.Fuji is thought to be a reincarnation or the refreshment of the spirit from ancient…
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What’s it about? Many people might not realize that a spice can come from any part of the tree including the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower, or even bark. Many people might also not realize those trees were grown from far away. That’s how the…
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What’s it about? Afghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east. Tall, forbidding mountains and dry deserts cover most of the landscape of Afghanistan. The people of Afghanistan form a complex mosaic of ethnic and linguistic groups.…
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What’s it about? Do you like tea? What is your way of drinking and serving tea? For this event, we will invite two tea experts to share their family stories about tea and the ways of serving tea in their own cultures. The activities include:…
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