The China Experience In Your Own Back Yard
Program # 13493        
Cost: $788 dbl $943 sgl

Chinese Nationals and an American Foreign Service retiree lead you through the history of this great nation from mystical beliefs of past rulers, to the site of the Olympic Games. Learn of its historical landmarks, religion, Chinese philosophy, and the great dynasties and their emperors as well as the impact of modernization. Explore the Buddhist faith as you visit a local Buddhist Temple. Enjoy a demonstration of "wok" cooking and join the fun making spring rolls and won tons with a Chinese chef while enjoying a traditional meal. Explore Chinese visual and performing arts supported by live and hands-on demonstrations, performances by China's acrobats, musicians, dancers, martial artists, Peking Opera performers, painters, and Calligraphy.

Program Dates:
November 13-18, 2011 ($773 dbl, $918 sgl)
January 22-27, 2012
January 29-February 3, 2012
February 26-March 2, 2012
March 4-9, 2012

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How China Influenced Her Neighbors: Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Program # 20296
Cost: $788 dbl $943sgl

Enjoy this multi-cultural educational experience, to discover how these neighboring regions were influenced by Chinese culture, and how they incorporated it into their own civilization. You will learn not only of each county’s people, but their culture, heritage and history from foreign nationals and an American Foreign Service diplomat. Visit the Guang Ming Buddhist Temple to discover the religious beliefs of a majority of Asian cultures from their spiritual leader. Travel to Ming Court to enjoy a multi-cultural feast as you learn and taste Asian cuisine.  Start each morning with some Tai Chi and enjoy a variety of cultural entertainment each night from ethnic Artisans and Performers. If you can’t travel to Asia, let Asia come to you!

Program Dates:
February 12-17, 2012
March 11-16, 2012
April 22-27, 2012

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