Modern & traditional Cambodian music performances celebrate opening of a special exhibit on Cambodian art. At Peralta Hacienda, Birthplace of Oakland.
An original Peralta House Museum of History and Community exhibit, this exhibit on Cambodians in Oakland, features multigenerational Cambodian refugees and their search for healing from the trauma of the Cambodian genocide through the recovery of music traditions that were nearly annihilated.
The exhibit will introduce visitors to Cambodian culture and the political upheaval that occurred there in the 1970s. The exhibit features traditional Cambodian artists living and practicing their arts in Oakland today. Through practicing these arts and passing down traditions, Cambodians are healing from the trauma inflicted on them during the geno ... Go to event
Sponsored by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Standing in the Japanese Gallery, celebrating the art of flower Hideko Endo artists in Japan, “flower of flowers and dyed Brocade,” an exhibition entitled will be held. “Dyed flowers” are stained with one brush and one cut to the shape of petals and leaves a white cloth, a real flower is formed by iron shed. Endo-dyed hues of flowers make elegant, and simply represent the natural feel and beauty of flowers. Dye and is built up by its own distinctive approach, delight the eyes and hearts of the audience. The “flower of Brocade”, pull out the picture produced in Nishijin, Kyoto Banned <Without the picture> as weaving, flower fabrics made from the original expression of Endo claiming it as a patt ... 
The Largest free folk festival in the nation, with continuous music on six outdoor stages, takes place July 27-29, 2012 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. A partial lineup of performers, representing folk, bluegrass, gospel, world music, dance and more, appears below. The festival takes place on six different stages in historic downtown Lowell. A family friendly event, the Lowell Folk Festival has presented an international array of folk music, ethnic foods, craftspeople and artisans, as well as kid’s activities to enthusiastic New England audiences every summer for over 25 years. Canal boat and trolley rides are also available this weekend. For more information, including, full artist bios, audio samples, maps and complete schedules, visit www.lowellfolkfestival.org.
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