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Philadelphia Obon Festival

Date: 
8/12/2023 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 
Outside Shofuso Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
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Obon is a Japanese celebration of one’s ancestors. Each August, people return to their hometowns to remember the dead and reunite with loved ones. Obon is celebrated with regional dances called bon odori along with dances and other cultural celebrations.

The Philadelphia Obon Festival includes bon odori folk dances with Seabrook Minyo Dance Group, and taiko drumming performances by KyoDaiko, Hoh Daiko (Seabrook Buddhist Temple) and Casual Fifth. Attendees can also enjoy arts and crafts, a yukata dressing station, as well as a vendor market.

Event Type: 
Festivals/Parties
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Global Region: 
Japanese

Obon Lantern Lighting Ceremony - Okuribi

Date: 
8/20/2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
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The Philadelphia Obon Festival continues a new Shofuso tradition, to light lanterns and float them on Shofuso’s pond. This night of remembrance and commemoration is dedicated to those no longer with us. Each registered participant will be able to choose if they would like to launch floating lanterns on Shofuso’s pond or simply observe the serenity of the experience.

Event Type: 
Festivals/Parties
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Global Region: 
Japanese

Obon Lantern Lighting Ceremony - Mukaebi

Date: 
8/12/2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
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The Philadelphia Obon Festival continues a new Shofuso tradition, to light lanterns and float them on Shofuso’s pond. This night of remembrance and commemoration is dedicated to those no longer with us. Each registered participant will be able to choose if they would like to launch floating lanterns on Shofuso’s pond or simply observe the serenity of the experience.

Event Type: 
Festivals/Parties
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Global Region: 
Japanese

Profugo

Location: 
9 Rittenhouse Place
Ardmore, PA 19003
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Contact Name: 
Jenny Koleth
Contact Phone Number: 
(215) 868-1662
Contact Email Address: 
jenny.koleth@profugo.org
Website: 
http://www.profugo.org

Profugo is a grassroots non-profit organization involved in International Development. Our mission is to provide communities with access to tools and resources that enable them to build a better quality of life. Our vision is creating a world where brighter futures are possible because all communities have equal access to a better quality of life.

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Education
Topic: 
Graphic Arts/Design
Topic: 
Folk Arts/Culture
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Business and Commerce
Topic: 
Networking
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
International Commerce
Topic: 
Economic Development
Topic: 
Entrepreneurship
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Microfinance
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Community Development
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Human Services
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Employment
Topic: 
Youth
Topic: 
Communications
Topic: 
Global Conversations
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Fellowships/Residencies
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International Studies
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Research
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Vocational/Job Training
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Exchange Programs
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Language Programs
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Cultural Awareness
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Travel and Tourism
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International Relations
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Women / Gender
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Public Health
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Agriculture/Horticulture
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Energy/Alternative Energy
Topic: 
Water
Topic: 
Global Kids
Global Region: 
Indian

Korean Cultural Foundation

Member
Location: 
1012 W. Cheltenham Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19126
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Contact Phone Number: 
(484) 213-4603
Contact Email Address: 
info@kculfoundation.org
Website: 
http://www.kculfoundation.org

Korean Cultural Foundation (KCul) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization with individual and corporate members who loves the Korean culture and heritage. We believe that culture engages and inspires people to transcend boundaries. The connecting power of culture is essential for creating open, inclusice and multi-cultural societies, and as such is invaluable for building Asian-American.

Topic: 
Folk Arts/Culture
Global Region: 
Korean

Center for East Asian Studies of the University of Pennsylvania (CEAS)

Member
Location: 
642 Williams Hall
255 S. 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Contact Phone Number: 
(215) 573-4203
Contact Email Address: 
ceas@sas.upenn.edu
Website: 
https://ceas.sas.upenn.edu/
The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary unit composed of faculty members whose teaching and research focus primarily on China, Japan, Korea, and bordering areas. The University of Pennsylvania was one of the first universities in the United States to offer the study of East Asia.
 
Organization Type: 
Educational Institution
Topic: 
Education
Topic: 
International Studies
Global Region: 
Asia

Dr. Felice Fischer

Dr. Felice
Fischer

The Luther W. Brady Curator of Japanese Art and Curator of East Asian Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art

People Type: 
Professional
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Visual Arts
Topic: 
Museum/Exhibition
Topic: 
Historical Preservation / Archaeology
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Global Region: 
Asia

Suzie Saracoglu

Suzie
Saracoglu
Contact Information
Member
Address: 
Kaplan International Philadelphia
1222 Walnut Street, Second Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
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Phone Number: 
215-586-3760
Email Address: 
suzie.saracoglu@kaplan.com

Suzie has over 20 years experience as a business development and consulting professional with expertise in the Near East and Central Europe.

People Type: 
Business Person/Executive
Topic: 
Education
Topic: 
Colleges/Universities
Topic: 
International Studies
Topic: 
Professional Schools
Topic: 
Vocational/Job Training
Topic: 
Exchange Programs
Topic: 
Language Programs
Topic: 
Translation/Interpretation
Topic: 
International Relations
Topic: 
International Development
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Law/International Law
Topic: 
Women / Gender
Topic: 
Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Global Crisis
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Human Rights
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Foreign Policy/Diplomacy
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Immigration/Refugees
Topic: 
National Security
Topic: 
International Exchange
Topic: 
Global Philadelphia Association
Global Region: 
Korean
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Turkmen
Global Region: 
Bulgarian
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Middle East
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Jordanian
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South Korean
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Syrian
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Turkish

Middle Eastern and Central Asian

Immigrants from the Middle East and Central Asia constitute a small percentage of the foreign born in Philadelphia. People from all over the region, including Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, have come to the United States to do business and to live in peace. The majority of immigrants are Arab, stemming from the Arab peninsula.

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Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Economic Development
Topic: 
History and Preservation
Global Region: 
Asia
Global Region: 
Middle East
Global Region: 
Lebanese
Global Region: 
Palestinian

Craig Hamilton

Craig
Hamilton
Contact Information
Member
Title: 
Vice President for Global Initiatives and Government Relations
Address: 
Hamilton Partners, LLC
218 Arch Street #612
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
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Phone Number: 
(215) 893 - 1922
Website: 
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Email Address: 
chamilton@philorch.org

Principal at Hamilton Partners, LLC

People Type: 
Business Person/Executive
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Music
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Global Region: 
Chinese
Global Region: 
American (United States)