Dearest Readers, As a new year begins, many of us are carrying both concern for the state of the world and hope for what lies ahead. While the challenges are real, so too are the countless individuals and organizations working diligently to make the world a more compassionate and peaceful place for all.
Among the many items of interest in this edition, our Cultural Tidings section includes two inspiring articles that bring these efforts into focus, highlighting people around the world whose actions remind us that true heroes exist—those who take a stand, confront daunting odds, and reshape their own worlds in ways that resonate far beyond them.
As we have done since 2006 (it's our 20th Anniversary!), the Participant Observer will continue to be your window to the world—keeping you informed about the rich array of cross-cultural events happening in and around San Diego. While January is typically a quieter month, the pace will pick up quickly as we head toward spring. In the meantime, be sure to visit our Films section: with so many international films screening around town, it offers a welcome cultural refuge from the winter rains.
Thank you for joining us on this ongoing journey. May the year ahead bring fulfillment and continued engagement with the cultural traditions and expressions that make humanity so extraordinary. Lastly, the Worldview Project, which produces this newsletter every week
(and does lots of other stuff too!), is a non-profit organization.
Supporting cross-cultural awareness, understanding, and engagement has
never been more critical than it is now. As you may have noticed, we
don't annoy you with advertisements or constant fundraising appeals. But
we need your support to continue to do what we do. In particular, we
are seeking our readers' help in funding the further development of our Cultures in the Classroom™
curriculum project to inspire children to connect with and appreciate
the wonder of cultures around the world. You can show your support by
clicking on the "Donate to the WVP" button above and making a
tax-deductible donation to the WVP. No donation is too small— even a dollar would be appreciated! On to the Local Cross-Cultural Events! As noted above, there is only a smattering of events to report on this week. The biggest event is the 3-day Pechanga Pow Wow, which gets underway next Friday. Saturday, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band will perform at Music Box. Next Friday, the first of three Coronado Library concerts (Villa Lobos) will take place featuring Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves, who will perform music showcasing a wide variety of Latin music. This coming Wednesday, the New Writing Series at UCSD will feature readings from authors Jackie Wang and Lily Hoang. And the musical Six will wrap up on Sunday, so if you want to see it, act now! Cross-Cultural Events in the Next Two Weeks: Festivals, celebrations, and community events: Pechanga Pow Wow. Music and/or dance performances: Poncho Sanchez • Villa-Lobos Festival Concert • Kulintang Workshop • Drumtastic • Cotton • Mbira Bhururu. Interesting talks around town: How Exams Have Shaped Chinese Society & Politics. Film festivals and special movie screenings: The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival • L'Attachement. Books and literature lovers are sure to enjoy: Jackie Wang and Lily Hoang. Food and Drink events: Hands-on Miso Workshop. Local theatrical productions: Six (The Musical) • The Diary of Anne Frank. Comedy performances: Bobby Lee.
Everyone here at the
San Diego Participant Observer and the
Worldview Project wish you fulfilling, illuminating, and culturally-rich experiences in the days ahead. See you next week!
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