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Cultural Diversity Festival

Purim Festival: A celebration of Jewish culture

Join the University of Kentucky Hillel and Jewish Student's organization for their Purim celebration! 

Purim is the celebration of the Story of Esther, who along with Mordecai foiled the Persian plot to kill the Jews. This holiday is a festive one and a celebration of Jewish culture. To celebrate we exchange gifts of food (mishloach manot) and hold a festive party. We invite all members of the Kentucky campus to come celebrate this festive holiday, and learn more about Jewish culture and Jewish life on the Kentucky Campus. Kosher Refreshments will be provided. All people are welcome to attend. A Jewish movie will be shown.

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CATS Den in the Student Center

German Slang: Kaffeestunde

Want to learn about German idioms, slang and different expressions? When does one use a German idiom?  Where do they come from? Why do we use these? Come to Kaffeestunde (Hour of Coffee) to find out.  Refreshments will be provided.

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Max Kade German House (212 E. Maxwell Street) in the 1st floor Dining Room

Understanding Cultural Continuity in Korean Music

In this lecture/workshop, Dr. Donna Lee Kwon will introduce Korean music and facilitate its understanding by focusing on its unique characteristics. She will discuss traditional folk genres such as p'ungmul drumming, p'ansori, and folksongs but also bring out cultural continuities in Korean popular music as well. Come prepared to sing, dance and tap the rhythms of Korean music. 

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Location:
Niles Gallery located in the Fine Arts Library
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Cultural Differences between German and American Universities: Kaffeestunde

Have you ever thought about German culture? Do you want to know some cultural differences between colleges in Germany and the US? Are the grades any different? How are the teachers in Germany? The classes? College life? Dorms? Come to Kaffeestunde (Hour of Coffee) to hear about Germany's culture! Refreshments will be provided.

Hosted by the German Department and sponsored by the Cultural Diversity Festival.

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Location:
Max Kade German House (212 E. Maxwell Street) in the 1st floor Dining Room
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