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	Russia - January 20 Ethiopia - February 3 Guatemala - March 2 Great Britain - April 13 Thailand - April 27 Advertise in our Programs!
Urban Expedition occurs on Sundays from 1pm-3pm and are FREE & open to the public.* The purpose of Urban Expedition is to have FUN and to LEARN! Enjoy a chance for your family to experience international music, dance, arts & crafts and more without leaving St. Paul . Kids get a passport and enjoy authentic cultural experiences from around the world. Last yearover two thousand children and their families attended the five expeditions and this year promises to be even more exciting. These free, public events will take place in the Musser Cortile and begin at 1:00 pm. No lines! No jet lag! Give a helping hand to those in need! Join in Landmark Center and Neighborhood House Food Drives! Ask for details at any Urban Expedition program! Be sure to support and thank our SPONSOR: Minnesota Parent Magazine
RUSSIA-January 20, 2008 Landmark Center ’s increasingly popular globe-trotting tour for people of all ages kicks off with a trip to Russia ! Hop on! FUN FACTS: Capital City: Moscow Population: 141,000,000 Currency: Rubels Language: Russian SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Russian Folktales & Fairytales 1:00 PM Storytelling by David Zander Storytelling by David Zander Russian Ritual Performances 1:15 PM “Patzany” (Kids) “Patzany” (Kids) “Ladushki” “Ladushki” Avsen’ Avsen’ “Petushki” (”Young Rooster”) “Petushki” (”Young Rooster”) Na gulyan’e (At the Party) Na gulyan’e (At the Party) Russian Dance Lesson Russian Folktales & Fairytales 1:45 PM Storytelling by David Zander Storytelling by David Zander Adaptation of the Classic Russian Fairy Tale “Masha and The Bear” 2:00 PM by The Museum of Russian Art by The Museum of Russian Art Russian Ritual Performances 2:30 PM ONGOING ACTIVITIES: Kalechina-Malechina Sea Battle “Volk I Zaitzy” (Wolf and Hare) “More Volnuetsya” (The Sea is Storm) ALL GAMES TAKE PLACE IN THE HAMM FOYER Games!	3ДPABCTBYйTE ("Hello" pronounced ZCRAST-vuyt-ye" SPECIAL EXHIBITS: The Saint Paul Public Library Russian Soul Souvenir Shop The Museum of Russian Art Postcard Station (Send a postcard from Russia!) A TASTE OF RUSSIA! Red Square Deli SAMPLE THE FLAVORS OF RUSSIA! Food available for purchase, provided by: More refreshments are available from the Landmark Volunteer Association. Coffee, hot chocolate, lemonade, cookies and chips available for 50 cents each! Crafts! Faberge Eggs Kokoshnik (Headdress Making) Clay Toy Coloring Sheets Paper Dolls Stacking Dolls Russian landscape/Renderings of Kadinski (Russian artist)
ETHIOPIA-February 3, 2008 Travel to the horn of Africa ! Learn about Ethiopian culture, food, art, and more with hands-on projects and performances! FUN FACTS: Capital City: Addis Ababa Population: 75,057,000 Currency: Birr Language:Amharic SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE “Wegegta” 1:00 Ethiopian cultural music and gospel Ethiopian Dance & Dance Lesson 1:30 Performed by members of the Ethiopian Student Association of the University of Minnesota Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony 1:30 Back of Cortile Storytelling 2:00 Ethiopian stories performed by “The Black Storyteller Alliance” Ethiopian Spiritual Music 2:30 Music performed by Yilma Woldemedhen. ONGOING ACTIVITIES: Postcard Station (Send a postcard from Ethiopia!) Saint Paul Public Library Reading Station	TЕЃПЃЅТЁLLЁП ("Hello" pronounced tenEH-yesTEH-ling) SPECIAL EXHIBITS: Neighborhood House (Remember to Bring Canned Food for the Neighborhood House Food Drive!!) Ethiopians for Ethiopians Amharic For Kids (with bean bag toss game) “Ask the Expert” Hair Braiding Station Ethiopian Animals A TASTE OF ETHIOPIA! Queen of Sheba Food available for purchase and provided by: Queen of Sheba. More refreshments are available from the Landmark Volunteer Association. Coffee, hot chocolate, lemonade, cookies and chips available for 50 cents each! Crafts! Pop-out Cards Masks Grass Huts Coloring Sheets
GUATEMALA- M arch 2, 2008 Central America ’s most populous nation is full of rich and varied customs, rituals, and expressions – come enjoy them here! FUN FACTS: Capital City: Guatemala City Population: 13,000,000 Currency: Quetzal Language: Spanish SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Marimba Band 1:00 Cheeky Ryan 1:30 Weaving Demonstration Las Mujeres De Quetzal 2:00 Guatemalan Folk Dances Food Demonstration 2:30 A Taste of Guatemala by cultural expert cook Amalia Damgaard. This will take place at the north end of the Cortile. ONGOING ACTIVITIES: Postcard Station (Send a postcard from Guatemala!) Saint Paul Public Library Reading Station Neighborhood House (Be sure to bring a food item for the food shelf!) Landmarket Gift Shop will be open	HOLA (Hello" pronounced oh-LA) SPECIAL EXHIBITS: Spider and Fire: World Stories and Masks The Guatemala Student Support Group Guatemalan Cultural Expert: Carmin Rudin Mis Amigos Coloring Book Station Guatemalan Society of Minnesota Equal Exchange Common Hope Images of Guatemala (1:30pm on second floor Galeria Space). Mayan Textiles from the Guatemala Highlands (to be shown in courtroom 326). Mary Anne Wise Textiles Collection (Takes place in courtroom 326) A TASTE OF GUATEMALA! Amalia Damgaard Free food Samples provided by caterer Amalia Damgaard. More refreshments are available from the Landmark Volunteer Association. Coffee, hot chocolate, lemonade, cookies and chips available for 50 cents each! Crafts! Worry Dolls Mini Pinatas Cascarones for Carnival Weaving
GREAT BRITAIN-April 13, 2008 Travel across the ocean without leaving St. Paul to enjoy a spot of tea, enjoy British art projects, and much more! FUN FACTS: Capital City: London Population: 60,587,300 Currency: Pound sterling Language: English SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: Ramsey's Braggarts Morris Men 1 PM Minnesota Scottish Celtic Dance Association 1:45 PM Minnesota Police Pipe Band 2 PM Ramsey's Braggarts Morris Men 2:30 PM Song of Scotland & England 2: 45 PM Ramsey's Braggarts Morris Men 3 PM SPECIAL PERFORMANCES: (All performances will take place in Courtroom 317) Royal Trivia - Test your trivia or learn something new about Britain's wild and crazy monarchy thorugh the ages. 1PM Punch and Judy Show! with Professor Freshwater 1:30 PM	HELLO ("Hello" pronounced hell-OH") SPECIAL EXHIBITS: Lady Elegant's Tea Room "Where the world waits while you have tea." Tea Demonstrations: 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM. A TASTE OF GREAT BRITAIN Bramblewood Cottage will feature traditional Scottish treats, tender buttery shortbread and hand-cut cream scones. Vincent's will feature beef pie, onion and cheese corn pastries. Crafts and more! Lawn Bowling brought to you by Brit's Pub Make Buckingham Palace Guards Gold Medallion Tea Bags Coloring Sheets Storytelling Tent: 1-1:45 pm Ross Sutter 2-2:45 pm David Zander Scottish Dance lessons: 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm in the Second Floor Galleria space.
THAILAND-April 2 7 , 2008 Thailand is known especially for its delicious cuisines, but this Urban Expedition highlights myriad elements of Thai culture. FUN FACTS: Capital City: Bangkok Population: 62,828,706 Currency: Baht Language: Thai SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: All performances take place on the main stage Thai Dance Performance 1 PM Thai Singing 1:15 PM Krabi Krabong 1:25 PM Thai Dance Performance 1:35 PM Muay Thai Demonstration 1: 45 PM Thai Singing 2 PM Thai Dance Performance 2:30 PM Thai Dance Lesson 2:40 PM ONGOING EXHIBITS Thai Association of Minnesota Minnesota Marshal Arts Academy Fruit and Veggie Carving Thai Temple of Minnesota Flower and Gift Sale Postcard Station (send a postcard from Thailand) Neighborhood House Saint Paul Public Library Reading Station	SAWATDI ("Hello" pronounced sa-wa-DEE) CRAFTS Fan making Decorating Bobby Pins Owl Puppet Memory Book Coloring Sheets A TASTE OF THAILAND Bangkok Thai Deli Sawatdee Both will feature traditional Thai food, try it spicy or plain. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Full Moon Festival One of the most beautiful and poplar festivals in Thailand, learn about this festival and how to make the flowers used to float down the river. Look for the exhibit on the cortile. Gam's Thai Massage Get a FREE Massage! Look for the exhibit on the cortile near the Uncle Sam Worked Here exhibit.