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Urban Expedition occurs on Sundays from 1pm-3pm and are FREE & open to the public.*
The purpose of Urban Expedition is to have FUN and to LEARN! Enjoy a chance for your family to experience international music, dance, arts & crafts and more without leaving St. Paul . Kids get a passport and enjoy authentic cultural experiences from around the world. Last yearover two thousand children and their families attended the five expeditions and this year promises to be even more exciting. These free, public events will take place in the Musser Cortile and begin at 1:00 pm.
No lines! No jet lag!
Give a helping hand to those in need! Join in Landmark Center and Neighborhood House Food Drives! Ask for details at any Urban Expedition program! Be sure to support and thank our SPONSOR: Minnesota Parent Magazine
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GERMANY - January 18, 2009
FUN FACTS:
Capital City: Berlin
Population: 82,369,548
Currency: Euro
Language: German
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| Landmark Center' s increasingly popular globe-trotting tour for people of all ages kicks off with a trip to Germany! Authentic Germany music, dance, foods, arts and crafts, and lore will all be on the program for Urban Expedition: Germay! Enjoy German dancing in both polka and schuhplattling, hear an alpensterne, learn to make traditional paper stars or make your own edelweiss hat. On the main stage enjoy S. G. Edelweiss, an organization whose mission is to teach and promote traditional Bavarian folk dance and culture and stay for a dance lesson or two. Learn about your German heritage from the German Genealogical Society. Enjoy the taste of Germany with food purchase available from Black Forest Inn and Ruhland’s Struedel House. Take home products from Germany with vendors from German Specialty Imports, Traditional Paper Stars and Scan Dolls. Special thanks to GAI for all of their help and support! |
GutenTag
("Hello" pronounced Gootn Tank)
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MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
1:05 - Jim Strehlke/Alpensterne
1:25 - Tom Wibilihaueser
1:40 - Volksfest Singers
2:00 - S.G. Edelweiss
2:20 - German Songs with Concordia Language Village
2:30 - Mannechor
**Enjoy the sounds of a traveling accordian before and after the program **
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Dance Lessons
(Hamm Foyer | 1-3pm)
Tom Wiblishauser featuring Polka and Schuhplattling |
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Hmong Heartland - February 8, 2009
FUN FACTS:
Countries of Origin: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Population: 209,866* (*Statistics for Hmong population in USA, US Census Bureau, 2007)
Language: Hmong
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Nyob Zoo
("Hello" pronounced Nhaw jhong)
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| Learn about the rich and interesting history and culture of the Hmong people. Enjoy culinary delights and art, activities and more! Special thanks to CHAT for all of their help and support! |
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MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
1:05 - Dance - Hmong Culture and Language Program - Concordia St. Paul
1:25 - Fated Zaum No - ASU Choir
1:40 - A Place to Call Home - Exposed Brick Theatre
2:00 - Qeej Performance
2:15 - Hmong Songs with Hmong Culture and Language Program - Concordia St. Paul
2:25 - Hmong Language Lesson
2:40 - Hmong Cultural Center Dance Troupe
**Schedule is subject to change |
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Minnesota Children's Museum Presents:
HMONG AT HEART |
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UGANDA - February 22, 2009
FUN FACTS:
Capital City: Kampala
Population: 31,367,972
Currency: Ugandan Shilling
Language: English, Lugandan
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Chi Kati
("Hello" pronounced Chee-Ka-Tee) |
Get ready for some heat! Learn about the Kings of Uganda, Kasubi tombs and go on an animal safari at this exciting Urban Expedition program. Special thanks to Ugandan American Association of Minnesota for all of their help and support! |
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MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
1:00 - Welcome by Ugandan American Association of Minnesota
1:10 - Ugandan Poet
1:15 - Ugandan Drumming and Music
1:35 - Storytelling from Uganda
1:45 - Uganda Fashion Show
2:15 - African Folk Tales
2:45 - Ugandan Dancers
**Schedule is subject to change
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MEXICO - March 8, 2009
FUN FACTS:
Capital City: Mexico City
Population: 109,955,400
Currency: Mexican Peso
Language: Spanish
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Hola
("Hello" pronounced oh-LA) |
Viva Mexico! Learn about the most populous Spanish speaking country in the world through culture, food, art, performances and hands-on projects! |
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MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
1:00 - La Familia Torres-Pena
1:30 - Ketzal Cotalicue Aztec Dance Troupe
2:00 - The Great Cheese Adventures of Mexico (Teatro del Peublo)
**Schedule is subject to change |
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LATVIA - April 5, 2009
FUN FACTS:
Capital City: Riga
Population: 2,245,423
Currency: Lat
Language: Latvian
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Labdien
("Hello" pronounced Lub-de-an) |
Celebrate this beautiful Baltic country and explore its rich and varied customs, rituals and expressions! |
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