| Green
Mountain Lao Association |
| Location: |
37 South Summit
St., Essex Junction 05452 |
| Schedule: |
Call for
appointment. |
| Contact: |
Khampanh
Luangrath, President 878-8939
Bouaketh Sayarath, Director 525-4345 |
| E-mail: |
bsayarath@hotmail.com |
| Description:
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The association seeks to help Laotian and Southeast Asian Vermonters
maintain their culture, tradition and language. It
wishes to pass on a rich heritage to Southeast Asian
children by sharing summer picnics, Laotian Years on April 15th and
other holidays with all Vermonters. |
| Cost:
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N/A |
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| Indian Cultural Club |
| Location:
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Call for details. |
| Schedule:
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Call for details. |
| Contact:
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Mukesh Kumar,
President 658-2974
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| E-mail:
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iccburl@together.net |
| Description:
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The mission of the Indian Cultural Club is to enhance cohesiveness in
the community and enhance cultural awareness among children.
"Have fun together," is their motto. Many holiday celebrations are held including a Diwali
celebration in the Fall and two Summer picnics. |
| Cost:
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One year family membership $70.00 before June 1st
$80.00 after June 1st
One year individual $35.00 before June 1st $40.00 after June 1st
One year student $10.00
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| Japan-America
Society of Vermont (JASV)
|
| Location:
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29
Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester 05446
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| Schedule:
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Call for details.
|
| Contact:
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655-4197
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| Description:
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The JASV is a
non-political, non-profit, volunteer organization seeking to improve
cross-cultural understanding and mutually beneficial interaction among
Japanese and Vermont individuals and organizations.
JASV sponsors cultural activities, publishes a quarterly
newsletter, provides referral, orientation and translation services.
Call for details of membership.
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| Cost:
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Memberships start at $10 for students and senior citizens, call for
details.
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| Tibetan Association of
Vermont
|
| Location:
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18
Rose St., Burlington 05401
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| Schedule:
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By appointment.
|
| Contact:
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Kalsang Namgyal,
Director 660-8145
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| Description:
|
The Tibetan Association promotes the language, history and culture of
the Tibetan people. It organizes
events and cultural holidays such as Tibetan National
Day on March 10th and Tibetan New Years. Starting
in June of 1999, Dorjee Namgyal will teach a course in culture, language and history to
children grades
Kindergarten through 12 at CCV. Call
Kalsang for details.
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| Cost:
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N/A
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| Vermont-Russian
Professional Women’s Exchange (VRPWE)
|
| Location:
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UVM
Women Studies, Box 54260, Burlington 05405
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| Schedule:
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Call for details of trainings and conferences.
|
| Contact:
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Mary Ann Wolf
879-9580
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| Description:
|
VRPWE is a four part collaborative project among, Women’s Studies of
the University of Vermont, Project Harmony, Petrozavodsk State University
Business School for Women and The International Institute’s Women &
Management program in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The purpose is to facilitate intercultural understanding through business
and professional training to promote women’s economic independence and self
sufficiency.
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| Cost:
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Call for details.
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