Every second Wednesday of each month, the Lancaster County Public Library holds Cultures and Cooking from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. This program is a great family-filled event where you are able to learn about and taste new cultures. The event also features a different presenter each month at the Saint James Episcopal Church, 119 North Duke Street. You do need to register in advance, and a minimal fee will be collected for cooking supplies. Check out the Library’s website, http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/culturesandcooking, to register and read more about the cultural event.
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Lancaster Liederkranz – Local German Club in Lancaster
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Do you know German, but you don’t really have anywhere to use the language? Why not join the German club of Lancaster: Lancaster Liederkranz? The Liederkranz is a German Singing Society and Cultural Club, established in 1880 to promote and perpetuate German singing, dancing, music, language, foreign exchange and culture for its members and their guests.
The club holds festivals, dances, and more activities to portray the German culture and language. Lancaster Liederkranz is a private membership club, however there are some events that are open to the public. Better yet, you, yourself, can become a member. If you are interested or want to read more about the club, visit their website at:http://www.lancasterliederkranz.com/
Kids and Cultures Cooking and Culture
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Cultures and Cooking
Enjoy unique cultural and cooking experiences with your friends and neighbors in the Lancaster Public Library’s new family program, “Cultures and Cooking.” This is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and sample different foods. This month’s cultural ambassador and chef is Jacquelyn Makris from Spyro Gyros who will be preparing Mediterranean Cuisine, on Wednesday, March 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Each month will feature a different presenter. Call the reference desk at 717-394-2651, ext. 105 to register.
Summer Camps 2010
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
!YLC Summer Camps!
Check out the new camps we are offering this year!
Making Music
Children have a natural instinct for rhythm and easily memorize songs of many languages. In this unique camp, children will experience music and instruments of other cultures, as well as music written for children through the ages. They will explore, learn, and apply the basics of rhythm and melody for a variety of music. Campers will sing, compose, and play music. Educational and at the same time enjoyable, world music is a unique and cheerful tool to engage children in learning about and celebrating diversity.
This camp will be offered 7/5 – 9 and 7/12 – 16 from 1 – 4pm.
Arts and Crafts Around the World
Join us in July to take “A trip around the world” via art and craft projects. This class offers children ages 4 and older hands on multicultural lessons that make learning fun. Each lesson will include background information on an art or craft which is native to a specific country. The children will make individual projects modeled after the original work. Plan to see fresh ideas and varied techniques applied to the projects your child takes home daily.
This camp will be offered 7/19 – 7/23 and 7/26 – 7/30 from 1 – 4pm.
Check out the summer camp page for more details!
Latin Rhythm San Valentines Dance Party
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
For more information call 717-435-7575.
Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, Diversity at its Best
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
First United Methodist Church, Walnut and Chestnut Streets
January 16th, 10 am – 4 pm
Music, Artists, Speakers, Vendors
Speakers: Mrs. Ann Durr-Lyon, Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El, Pedro Rivera, Pat Coller
Stop by to listen, visit, celebrate!
5 Ways to Celebrate this Special Holiday
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Many countries celebrate January 6th as Three King’s Day, celebrating the day Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthazar visited Jesus as a child bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
1. In Spain, the Philippines, and certain parts of Latin America, El Día de los Reyes (The Day of the Kings) is celebrated with children leaving shoes out overnight to collect gifts from the Kings. Sweets, drinks, and hay are left out as gifts for the Kings and their camels.
2. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the day is known as Drie koningen (Three King’s Day). Three children dress in costume to represent the three kings and visit houses singing songs, receiving sweets or coins from each door.
3. In Germany, children go from house to house on Epiphany eve, singing carols and chalking the year and initials KMB (those of the kings, Kaspar, Melchior and Balthasar), near the entrance of each home to bless the family for the New Year.
4. In Mexico, families go to the Alameda, in Mexico City, a beautiful park that dates back to the Colonial era. There hundreds of stands are placed with food, toys and sets, where the children can have their picture taken with the Three Kings of the Orient. Hundreds of multicolored balloons, filled with helium, are sold during the season, so the little ones can attach their letters to them, and have them fly, up to the sky, carrying all their wishes to the Kings with them. If they forgot their letters at home, there is no need to worry, there are also salesmen that offer writing paper and envelopes specially designed for the occasion and addressed to the Reyes Magos.
5. Several countries – most notably Italy and Russia – also share the long-held tradition of La Befana, (in Russia, Baboushka) the kindly old witch who makes her annual visit bringing presents by climbing down the chimney on the night of January 5.
Many countries celebrate with a special cake, with a small doll of Jesus baked inside. The finder of the doll always has a task. What is this task?
This special cake has many names depending where you live. Where are these cakes from?
1. Dreikonigskuchen
2. Ciasto Trzech Kroli
3. Rosca de Reyes
A special cake known as Rosca de Reyes is made with a small doll of Jesus baked inside—depending on the country, the finder of the doll must pay for the cake, host a party later in the year, or simply serves as king for the day.
Dreikonigskuchen – Germany
Ciasto Trzech Kroli -Poland
Rosca de Reyes – Mexico and some parts of Spain
3rd of 5 reasons other then Christmas to celebrate in December
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
December 13th – Santa Lucia Day – The Story of Saint Lucia stretches back to the time of the Vikings and the Roman Empire. According to legend, Lucia was a brave young woman from the island of Sicily. When Lucia heard about the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Diocletian, she gave one Christian family her entire dowry. This so angered her betrothed husband, that he told authorities that Lucia secretly practiced Christianity. Lucia, who died a martyr’s death, was much admired for her courage, generosity and faith. Viking sailors heard of the story of a young girl living in Italy, who had died for her Christian beliefs. The Vikings, who were also Christians, were so moved by Lucia’s story that they brought it home with them to Scandinavia. The Vikings imagined Lucia to be a shining figure, surrounded by light. In traditional celebrations, Saint Lucia comes as a young woman with lights and sweets. It is one of the few saint days observed in Scandinavia. In some forms, a procession is headed by one girl wearing a crown of candles (or lights), while others in the procession hold only a single candle each.
Kids & Cultures Taste the World Coupon Book
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Kids & Cultures has a FANTASTIC Taste the World Coupon Book for sale. It is full of coupons for free samples as well as discount coupons for a variety of cultural restaurants in Lancaster. You get more than $40 worth of FREE SAMPLES and much more in discount coupons when you purchase a meal at one of the participating restaurants. They are a one-of-a-kind book and make a great gift! Go to www.kidsandcultures.com to find out more and to purchase one. Or you can stop by the Kids and Cultures table at the Aternative Gift Fair this Saturday from 10 – 4 to buy one.
Turkey – It’s not just a meat!
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Turkey is a melting pot of cultures and a bridge between continents. How much do you know about this Western-oriented, rapidly modernizing, and Mediterranean travel destination?
The ancient city of Ephesus (Turkish: Efes), located near the Aegean Sea in modern day Turkey, was one of the great cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor and home to the one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today, the ruins of Ephesus are a major tourist attraction, especially for travelers on Mediterranean cruises. Ephesus is also a sacred site for Christians due to its association with several biblical figures, including St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary.
Which of the seven ancient wonders can be found in this city?
This city received its name from the saffron which is native there. The powder obtained from its flower is a very strong dye. Used in very small quantities, saffron adds a delicate flavor, distinct aroma and a very unique color to deserts and other food in the Turkish Cuisine. It is also used for some Turkish carpets as a unique dye. Also unique in this city are the famous Çavus grapes with their extremely thin skin and sweet flavor.
What city gets its name from this well known spice?
Turkish yachts are attractive, traditional wooden vessels. They are hand-crafted from carefully chosen wood, offering high ceilings, wide corridors, spacious, airy cabins and a plenitude of cushioned lounging areas. These vessels have a crew who plan the voyage, navigate and sail the ship and do all the work, including the cooking which may include the fresh catch of the day and cleaning. The captain creates a warm sociable atmosphere, whilst you discover the breathtaking Aegean and Mediterranean coastline. You can help to crew if you wish, but the relaxation of the forward sun deck or snorkeling in the beautiful bays and the delights of a cool and crystal clear sea are far more attractive to most. Few other sailing vessels similar in size can claim this degree of comfort.
What is the name of these wooden Turkish yachts?
The underground cities of Cappadocia are worthy of a visit. Take Derinkuyu for example. The one time home of up to 20,000 people, its 18 stories descend into the Anatolian plateau 50 kms south of Goreme. Stop and think about that for a while. A large, market town sized community digging a settlement out to guarantee themselves a degree of protection. There are 8 floors of tunnels open to the visitor and this is enough to give you an idea of the sensation of living in a labyrinth like this. The ventilation shafts, circular and descending from the surface to the lower levels, bring home the scale of the enterprise while the massive circular doors – which were rolled across the passages and sealed from the inside – remind you of the motivation for moving underground in the first place. Derinkuyu is by no means the only such city you can visit here.
How many of these subterranean cities exist in Turkey?
Find the answers to these questions about Turkey on the blog at www.yourlanguageconnection.com
1. Temple of Artemis
2. Safranbolu
3. Gulets
4. 36