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In this interactive assembly, Ssuuna introduces students to the artistry of African culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Sharing music from his native Uganda using authentic African instruments such as the thumb piano and one-stringed fiddle, Ssuuna inspires students to compare and contrast cultures and to learn the importance of respecting cultural differences. The program ends in celebration as students play alongside Ssuuna and learn a song in Luganda, the language of Uganda. Free with Museum Admission.

“Revered among aficionados of Persian classical and folk music, Sahba Motallebi is a virtuoso performer on the long-necked stringed instruments known as tar and setar. ” – LA Weekly

Imagine . . . You were in charge and it was your job to bring peace to the world. What would you do?

Philadelphia Premiere! Tibet in Song, a visually stunning movie, showcases traditional Tibetan music inside late-20th century Tibet while focusing a keen eye on cultural repression under Chinese occupation. Director Ngawang Choephel, who was imprisoned by Chinese authorities for recording songs and dances, will answer audience questions following the film.

The Summer Institute is a five-day professional development program at the University of Pennsylvania to support educators in understanding the increasing importance of our world regions in the K-12 classroom and learning new information and tools to connect Greater Philadelphia classrooms to the world.

Join the Global Interdependence Center as we welcome: - Sheikh Abdullah Alireza, vice chairman of the Xenel Group and former minister of commerce and industry for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; - Paul Homsy, partner at Eaton & Van Winkle; and - Rose Sager, trade representative for the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Doctors Without Borders is coming to Philadelphia for a FREE panel discussion!