Asian Culture – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Wrapping Up a Busy Week With Studies of East Asia

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016Blog Editor

We are going out again on the fifth day! The first place to go will be the University of Pennsylvania East Asian Civilization Dept. We listened to three speakers talk about Chinese poems, Study of Japan, and Asian Buddhism. After that, we went to a Japanese Tea House, which has authentic Japanese style architecture,...

Asian Culture: The Middle East

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016Blog Editor

Yesterday, we visited the University of Pennsylvania’s campus to learn about the history of Iraq and Iran and their historical relationship. We had a lecture from two graduates of the school. The first was a man who spoke about stereotypes of Middle Eastern countries vs. stereotypes about the United States. He also had...

Asian Culture: Akshardam Arts & Culture Center

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016Blog Editor

Today we learned about Hinduism and Indian Culture. We ventured out to Robbinsville, New Jersey for a divine experience at the Akshardam Arts & Culture Center. On arrival our vision was blessed with the beautifully crafted marble sculptures and designs. Everything was made of marble that was carved by hand in India, and every inch...

Exploring Asian Art

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016Blog Editor

Yesterday, we visited the Philadelphia Art Museum. We looked at the Asian Art, such as old Alchemist bottles. We experienced what it was like to live in Japan about 100 years ago in the Tea House. Afterwards, we went to a Korean BBQ. We ate delicious food that was very cultural to the region of Korea....

Asian Culture: Kung Fu and Drumming in Chinatown

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016Blog Editor

~ Yesterday we learned about Kung Fu, drumming, and traditional dragon dancing ~ We finally enjoyed a nice meal at Sakuza, a Chinese restaurant! ~ Quote of the Day- “I’m learning so much.”-Julia ~ “Raw chicken, raw experience.”- Anonymous Source Today we’re going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to learn about Korean culture. We...

Day One in China(town)

March 28, 2016March 29, 2016Blog Editor

Last Thursday, we began to discuss what we will be doing this week. Each day we will be learning about a different area in Asia. First, today we will go to Chinatown to learn about Chinese culture. Tomorrow, we will visit an art museum to learn about Korean art. On Wednesday we will visit an Indian temple....