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สวัสดี Sawatdi!
Greetings!
That is how to say hello in Thai. Actually, if you are a woman you would say "sawatdi ka" and if you are a man you would say "sawatdi krap."
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In today's shrinking world, it is important to reach out to others, to learn about and feel comfortable with the varied cultures of our neighbors in our communities and across the planet. Unfortunately, you just have to watch the news every day to know that not only intolerance but hatred still exists due to ignorance of and discomfort with different cultures. The diversity of humankind needs to be celebrated as much as the diversity of nature, for both bring beauty, strength, and resilience to the world. It is important to help our children celebrate the beauty in diversity. Providing them with a breadth of experience from an early age helps them to grow up aware of and comfortable with the variety of ideas that exist. We encourage you to open your children up to new experiences.... take a class, visit a museum, try a recipe (see our recipe for Serbian meat strudel below!), travel the world, ... move out of your comfort zone.
Happy explorations! |
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Summer Camp Registration Now Open
 Are your kids itching to explore the world? Do they love art, stories, games, and movement? Do you want your children to learn that they are part of a global community while also having a great time? Then Global Explorers Kids' summer camp is the place to be!
The camp will run August 1 - 12, 2011, from 9 am - 11:30 am at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 West Wilson Avenue in Chicago. With "passports" in hand, children ages 4-10 will "fly" to Greece, Guatemala, India, Nigeria, China, Brazil, and other countries, exploring the cultures through arts activities, storytelling, games, movement, music, and flag making.
The camp is $130/week or $250 for both weeks. Each week explores different countries and includes different activities. Preregistration is at Waters Elementary School, 4540 North Campbell, on Friday, April 29 at 8:30 am. Or, email us at info@globalexplorerskids.org to request an application. |
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Children's Museum Community Partnership
Global Explorers Kids is a happy Community Partner with the Chicago Children's Museum. The Museum offers low-income families that participate in Global Explorers Kids programs a Community Family Membership for only $10. The Community Family Membership offers free admission to the Museum, for up to six family members, for one year! That is less than the cost of one visit to the Museum.
The Chicago Children's Museum provides three-floors of fun for children and families. Of special interest to Global Explorers Kids families is their Passport to the World Series, offering performances and activities from cultures around the world.
If you qualify and are interested in participating in the Family Membership program, contact info@globalexplorerskids.org for more information. Spring registration is open from May 1 - 31. |
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Recipe Corner - Burekusa (Meat Strudel)
My grandmother came to the United States from Herzegovina in 1913. At the time, Herzegovina was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Previously, it has been a part of the Turkish Empire. Later, it was part of Yugoslavia, and now, it is part of Bosnia. Needless to say, this piece of land has switched hands a lot through the centuries, a fact that is evident in the cuisine, which has been influenced by many traditions.
I have many Serbian friends who say they have never heard of Burekusa (which is unlike the more common Burek). Nevertheless, my grandmother brought this recipe to the United States when she came from Herzegovina and passed it along to the family.
Ingredients:
1 large onion 2 celery stalks 1 green pepper 4 cloves garlic
2 lbs ground meat (beef and/or lamb) 2 eggs salt/pepper
phyllo leaves oil
Chop vegetables finely. Mix with ground meat, eggs, and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Lay out one phyllo leaf. Brush with oil. Lay another leaf on top. Brush with oil. Repeat until you have four leaves with oil. Spread some meat mixture over one end of the leaves. Roll. Place in an ungreased baking dish. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used up. Brush the tops with oil. Cook for about 1 hour, until brown. Cool, then serve.
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Do you have a favorite cultural recipe you'd like to share? Let us know at info@globalexplorerskids.org. Or, post to our facebook page! Why not become a fan while you're there, too! |
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Global Explorers Kids Happenings Global Explorers Kids is finishing the winter session and beginning the spring session of after school classes.
During the winter session, children at Blaine, Waters, and Nettelhorst Schools were exploring Toys and Games from around the world. During class, they learned to make their own Hagoita paddles, tetrahedral kites, mancala boards, Matryoshka dolls, and more.
Students in the spring session at Chase Park, Waters, and Nettelhorst will be learning about spring holidays around the world. Classes will focus on arts activities, stories, and movement activities to celebrate holidays such as Japanese Children's Day, May Day, and Vesak.
Global Explorers Kids is pleased to announce that we will be receiving a grant of $950 from the Illinois Arts Council.
Look for us this summer at the Albany Park Arts Festival, June 25-26, Albany Park Cease Fire CommUnity Event, June 25, and the Chicago Children's Museum Arts Day in August. More details to follow.
Barefoot Books Do you love multicultural literature? Need a book for a holiday or birthday present? Don't forget to visit Global Explorers Kids' marketplace at Barefoot Books. Twenty percent of your purchase price goes to help support Global Explorers Kids programming. |
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� Global Explorers Kids, 2010
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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Would you like to get involved in Global Explorers Kids activities? We are seeking dedicated board members, teaching artists, donors, and volunteers to become part of our growing family. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at globalexplorerskids@yahoo.com. |
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