Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Camp seems to be flying by! In the past two days we have done so many activities. We continued to learn about Ecuador, Guatemala, and Spain. Plus, we broke into teams that we’ve been competing against all week. So far, the Panthers are in the lead, but it’s really really close! We also started writing our books about what we like to do in our freetime. Finally, we started writing our presentation for our parents. Unfortunately, tomorrow is our last day; but, we get to play some soccer!
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
On Monday, July 19th at 6:30pm, Jörg Gestchke, a German musician, will be performing as well as talking about German folk music. Some of the folk music focus on love, freedom, forests, etc. He will also be discussing the importance of the Molln Festival, which works towards building friendships among various cultures in the Molls area. Come out to Ephrata Park and enjoy the sounds of the talented Jörg Gestchke.
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
I’m sure that you have seen the tango and watched the infamous sport of fútbol, but have you seen the two together?
Check out this link, in light of the Fifa World Cup, to see tango being performed while playing fútbol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imc7yMY9amc
Now give it a try!
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Here are the answers from the newsletter. Are you an expert of the World Cup?
Q. South Africa has ___ official languages.
A. 11
Q. The FIFA Website has six foreign language versions. Can you guess what they are?
A. They are: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Arabic.
Q. English is the official language of how many World Cup teams?
A. 7 – Australia, Cameroon, England, Ghana, New Zealand, Nigeria, and USA
Q. Even prior to preparing to host the World Cup, South Africa’s road signs were written in _____.
A. English
Q. Broadcasts of the 64 games are also available for online viewing with: 1.) International Sign Language OR 2.) American Sign Language?
A. International Sign Language
LANGUAGE CHALLENGE!
Check out these websites where you can watch the games in a foreign language:
To visit the official website for the 2010 FIFA World Cup: http://www.fifa.com.
For more information on the World Cup and up-to-date statistics of the games, visit ESPN’s Soccernet site: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
This week was great! We ended the week tasting rice and beans, plus had some roasted chicken. It was delicious! We also learned how to make Sangria.
*Recipes and a video of the afternoon’s class performance yet to come!
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Jumping right into the culture, the Japanese class took a trip to the Lancaster Barnstormers to support the Japanese player. The class was given 6 free dugout box seat tickets to enjoy the game. This is just another activity that goes to show the numerous cultural activities in Lancaster County. Below is the group with the baseball player:
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Did you miss the Taste the World tour through Lancaster City on May 21st? Or would you like to taste the World all year round? Here’s your chance to Taste the World at your own pace. Kids and Cultures is offering a coupon book that includes 13 restaurants in downtown Lancaster. The coupon book offers free samples of specialties as well as discounts on select menu items. Best yet, you can use the coupons until December 31, 2010. If you’d like to purchase a coupon book, visit http://www.kidsandcultures.com/tastetheworldcouponbook/. So what are you waiting for? Go Taste the World!
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
What do you really know about Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday (not their Independence Day) that is celebrated because of the Mexican victory in 1862 over France. In the United States we celebrate the holiday in order to remember the Mexican heritage and pride. But how do we celebrate it? In the US, we have educational opportunities throughout the schools, Mexican flags, and nightlife. Anywhere you go, you are able to find a late night fiesta celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Check out how you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year in Lancaster:
Gustos Lounge, Lancaster PA
Come out and visit Gustos Lounge for live music and drink specials. With a ticket, you are even automatically entered in a raffle for a travel prize. If you come after midnight, there’s no entry fee. Come out and celebrate this fiesta!
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
To play in the Pennsylvania Academy of Music April 23
Pennsylvania Academy of Music*, 42 N Prince St.
April 23, 7:30pm, Ernesto Tamayo, Classical Guitar. Celebrating 30 years of international performances. A native of Cuba, Tamayo is an internationally renowned classical guitarist recognized for his brilliant technique and versatility. He will be performing music from his new album “El Poéma de la Rosa.”
April 24, 7:30pm, Andre Mehmari Trio. Considered one of Brazil’s most talented young musicians, Mehmari is a highly regarded pianist, composer, and arranger of both classical and popular music. At the Academy, his trio performs jazz with a Brazilian influence.
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Many American homes have a timepiece with a design that comes from deep in the Black Forest of southwestern Germany. The familiar “coo-coo” marks the hour with a sound that echoes through the centuries. Black Forest wood carvers began creating the fancy cases, wooden-geared clockworks and pop-out birds of the cuckoo clock in the 1700s.
Most of the authentic Kuckucksuhren (cuckoo clocks) are made in and near the town of Triberg, which is an hour’s drive northeast of the city of Freiburg. Click here to see a map of the area:
The main street of Triberg is lined with shops selling an amazing variety of cuckoo clocks. The largest is the Haus der 1000 Uhren (House of 1000 Clocks) where shoppers can pick a cuckoo clock of any size and motif.
Those who like really big clocks can visit the “first” world’s biggest cuckoo clock, measuring 10 by 12 feet, or the current world’s biggest cuckoo clock, measuring 15 by 15 feet. Both are built inside cottages with the time dial on an outside wall. They are located in the area of Schonach, a few miles northwest of Triberg. The “first” biggest cuckoo clock is pictured here.
It is scaled up 50 times from a normal cuckoo clock. Even the bellows and pipes that make the “coo-coo” sound are scaled up, resulting in the normally flute-like notes sounding like they are being played on a tuba.
Did you know that there really is a cuckoo bird from which the clock gets its sound and name? Walking on a trail through the Black Forest, you are likely to hear a “coo-coo” that sounds exactly like the clock. You can hear a cuckoo bird “in the wild” by clicking on the “play audio” link at this site. http://www.junglewalk.com/popup.asp?type=a&AnimalAudioID=6321
Submitted by Cynthia Richter
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