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Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv is celebratingÌýitsÌýannual International Week celebration remotely this year.Ìý
The publicÌýis invitedÌýto enjoy art and performances from around the world, learn international recipes and hear how the pandemic hasÌýimpactedÌýthe people of Sierra Leone.ÌýÌý
For more information and links to participate visitÌý.ÌýÌý
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSÌýÌý
Global PerformancesÌý
Monday, Nov.Ìý16, 7 a.m.-midnightÌý
Explore music, dance, and theater from around the world! UsingÌýourÌýinteractive map on Padlet, viewers can see samples of a variety of different creative performances from around the globe. From Irish dancing to Japanese theater, this virtual event will expand your understanding and appreciation of global arts that celebrate the human experience.Ìý
Food and Art from Around the WorldÌý
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 a.m.-midnightÌý
LMCÌýCulinary Professor,ÌýChefÌýLuisÌýAmado and hisÌýsecond-year culinary students will show you how to prepare delicious, yet simple recipes from around the world. A few examples are Colombian arepas, crepes Suzette, Mexican salsa among others.ÌýParticipantsÌýcan try one recipe aÌýday orÌýcook together with friends.
Lovers of art, and culture, can engage in a virtual tour of a diversity of museums from across the globe. They can start atÌýMuséeÌýd'Orsay in Paris, then go to the Hagia Sofia in Turkey and fly to the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, to name only a few of the available virtual tours. For a more exotic taste, they can also explore Cuba underwater or travel to the Amazon in Brazil.ÌýÌý
Sierra Leone – A presentation and discussion about partnerships and the impact of Covid-19Ìý
Wednesday, Nov. 18, noon-1 p.m.Ìý
AnÌýLMC Biology ProfessorÌýwill presentÌýaboutÌýher Spring 2020 academic sabbatical in Kabala, Sierra Leone and how it wasÌýimpactedÌýby Covid19.ÌýAn infectious disease specialist in Sierra Leone will discuss the effects of Covid19 in Sierra Leone. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.Ìý
Presenters:ÌýLMC Biology Professor,ÌýDr. Susan Balmes, andÌýDr. AlhajiÌýN’jai,ÌýscientistÌýfrom University of Wisconsin, Madison, Instructor from University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Founder and Chief Strategist for the non-profit, Project 1808, Inc.Ìý
International Movie Night and Discussion: 'Spirited Away'Ìý
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m.Ìý
Join the LMC community for a screening of the widely acclaimed 2001 Japanese animated film,Ìý“Spirited Away.â€ÌýThe film tells the tale of a young girl, Chihiro, and her parents who accidentally become trapped in world ofÌýkamiÌý(spirits from Japanese Shinto folklore) afterÌýgetting lostÌýon their way to their new home.ÌýToÌýsave her parents and return with them to the world of humans, Chihiro must learn to work and survive in the strange and dangerous spirit world.ÌýÌý
Considered by many to be one of the best animated films of all time, this wildly imaginative film from renown director Hayao Miyazaki is sure to delight.ÌýJoin us for a brief discussionÌýfollowing the filmÌýwith Dr. Erik Mortenson.Ìý
