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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
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International Commerce
Topic: 
Economic Development
Topic: 
Entrepreneurship
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Microfinance
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Community Development
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Human Services
Topic: 
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
Topic: 
International Relations
Topic: 
Women / Gender
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Public Health
Topic: 
Agriculture/Horticulture
Topic: 
Energy/Alternative Energy
Topic: 
Water
Topic: 
Global Kids
Global Region: 
Indian

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
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Colleges/Universities
Topic: 
International Studies
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Professional Schools
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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
Topic: 
Global Crisis
Topic: 
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

Textiil - Artisan Textiles and Global Decor

Location: 
Textiil - Office Haverford, PA 19041
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Contact Name: 
Sally Weinberg
Contact Phone Number: 
844-839-8445
Contact Email Address: 
sally@textiil.com / Inquiries@Textiil.com
Website: 
http://www.Textiil.com

Textiil sells artisan fabrics and creates modern global decor including table linens and accent pillows from batik, ikat, lurik and sampin sourced in Indonesia. Southeast Asia is a wonderful place to see uniquely beautiful, traditional textiles being made and worn.

Categories
Business Type: 
Retail
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Graphic Arts/Design
Topic: 
Folk Arts/Culture
Topic: 
Business and Commerce
Topic: 
Entrepreneurship
Topic: 
Hospitality and Promotion
Topic: 
Shopping
Topic: 
Member Spotlight
Global Region: 
Asia
Global Region: 
Indonesian
Global Region: 
Malaysian

South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA)

Location: 
1650 Arch Street Suite 2130
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Contact Name: 
Samip Mallick
Contact Phone Number: 
734-716-6621 / 215-259-8055
Contact Email Address: 
samip@saadigitalarchive.org / info@saada.org
Website: 
http://www.saadigitalarchive.org

The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) was founded in 2008 in order to document and provide access to the diverse and relatively unknown stories of South Asian Americans. Our collection reflects the vast range of experiences of the South Asian diaspora in the United States, including those who trace their heritage to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the many South Asian diaspora communities across the globe.

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Literature
Topic: 
Education
Topic: 
Community Arts
Topic: 
History and Preservation
Global Region: 
Bangladeshi
Global Region: 
Bhutanese
Global Region: 
Indian
Global Region: 
Maldavian
Global Region: 
Nepali
Global Region: 
Pakastani
Global Region: 
Sri Lankan

Penn Asian Senior Services

Location: 
PASSi
6926 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
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Contact Name: 
MIA LI
Contact Phone Number: 
215-572-1234
Contact Email Address: 
mia.li@passi.us
Website: 
http://www.passi.us
Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Music
Topic: 
Theater/Performance
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Economic Development
Topic: 
Human Services
Topic: 
Employment
Topic: 
Elderly
Topic: 
Advocacy/Policy
Topic: 
Democracy
Topic: 
Research
Topic: 
Vocational/Job Training
Topic: 
Language Programs
Topic: 
Cultural Awareness
Topic: 
Philadelphia
Global Region: 
Asia

Korean Community Development Services Center

Location: 
6055 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Contact Phone Number: 
215-276-8830
Contact Email Address: 
jhy@koreancenter.org
Website: 
http://www.koreancenter.org/index.html

KOREAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER

 

KCDSC is a nonprofit organization located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. Our mission is to provide the support services that address the felt needs within our community so that our community members can achieve personal growth and pursue community growth.

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Business and Commerce
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Economic Development
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Human Services
Topic: 
Employment
Topic: 
Youth
Topic: 
Elderly
Topic: 
Advocacy/Policy
Topic: 
City Planning
Topic: 
Education Reform
Topic: 
Language Programs
Topic: 
Cultural Awareness
Topic: 
History and Preservation
Topic: 
Immigration/Refugees
Global Region: 
Asia
Global Region: 
Korean
Global Region: 
North Korean