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SUMMARY:Discuss US – Vietnam  Programs and Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:For almost 30 years the San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee has been engaged in programs that have bought the peoples of the United States and Vietnam closer together in an atmosphere of peace and cooperation. These programs have been responsible for improving the quality of life for ordinary citizens of the city that was once named Saigon. Some of the forums and convention/trade shows have involved healthcare\, economic and trade forums\, biotechnology art\, culture\, transportation\, urban planning and more. \nAt the present time the Committee is exploring the design\, construction and operation of facilities related to the care of senior citizens and children. Another program that is being explored with a major international “donor”\, is the examination and treatment of the vision of primary school children. \nThe Committee has been responsible for promoting the improvement of the air quality of Vietnam\, and specially in in Ho Chi Minh City\, assisting in the modernization and building the General Sciences Library in its Sister City\, in cooperation with the San Francisco public library. \nWe are thankful to the citizens of the US\, and in particular people from the San Francisco Bay Area for supporting these efforts. We are looking for more ideas as to how we can help the people of our Sister City and in general\, the people of Vietnam to improve their lives. \nBring your ideas and suggestions to the meetup and share your ideas with people of like mind. \nAfter the meeting enjoy exquisite Vietnamese cuisine prepared by Executive Chef\, Geoffrey Deetz. \nYou may win a door prize \nRSVP to sfhcmcscc@aol.com or by phone to 415-240-1551
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/discuss-us-vietnam-programs-and-initiatives/
LOCATION:Le Colonial Restaurant\, 20 Cosmo Place\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee":MAILTO:sfhcmcscc@aol.com
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Oaklanders under the moonlight for a traditional Japanese celebration of the Harvest Moon. \nThe Harvest moon is a symbol of blessing and abundance for many cultures. Similar to tea parties\, these moon viewing parties are occasions for sharing food and stories while enjoying what is considered the most beautiful moon of the year. \nAnnually\, several hundred people gather at Lake Merritt’s Lakeside Park Garden Center for the annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival. After an indoor program that typically includes martial arts demonstrations and Japanese drums\, festival-goers walk to the lake to join astronomers and observe the powerful October new moon. \nThe Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association\, whose mission is to promote “cultural awareness\, understanding\, and friendship” between Oakland and Fukuoka\, Japan\, organizes the annual festival. \nProgram \n5:30 p.m. – Bonsai Garden & Bento Dinner* \n\nOpen House by the Golden State Bonsai Collection North 5:30-6:30 pm\nJapanese “Bento” box dinners (sushi & skewered meats/fish) created by Musashi! of Berkeley. Vegetarian Bentos available upon request*\nCome see our 60th anniversary mosaic mural (dedicated in 2022)\, the magnificent Torii Gate (dedicated in the Memory of the late Oakland Council Member Frank Ogawa 1917-1994) and 10 Japanese stone lanterns dedicated in honor of our 50th anniversary in 2012.\n\n6:30 p.m.  Entertainment \n\nDiablo Taiko (Japanese drums)\nSummer High School Exchange Ambassadors\nLas Lomas High School Japanese language class\n\n7:30 p.m. – Moon Viewing \n\nTelescopic Viewing of the Moon and other celestial points of interest provided by the Eastbay Astronomical Society\n\n  \n*Pre-order your bento dinner \nRegular (meat/fish included) or Vegetarian Bento are available. All dinners may contain or be exposed to egg\, gluten\, soy\, or other allergens. We are not able to customize dinners beyond regular (contains meat/fish) and vegetarian (no meat/fish). \nTo reserve your Japanese bento dinner\, you can pay by personal check (discounted) or PayPal (PayPal fee included in price). \n\nPay via personal check (by mail): Please send a $20 check for non-members ($17.00 for current members of OFSCA) payable to: OFSCA P.O. Box 13022\, Oakland\, CA 94661-3022.\nPay via Eventbrite (online): Pre-order your bento dinners using Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for each order.\n\nDeadline to reserve a dinner is Monday\, October 16\, 2023. Dinners will not be available for purchase at the event – pre-orders only! \nThe pickup time for bento dinners is 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the event. If you or your designated representative do not pick up your dinner(s) by 7 p.m.\, in person at the event\, you may forfeit your meal. We are unable to offer on-site orders. \nThe deadline to order your bento dinner is October 16\, 2023.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/56th-annual-otsukimi-moon-viewing-festival/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park Garden Center\, 666 Bellevue Ave.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Sister Cities Association 10th Anniversary Tour of Japan
DESCRIPTION:SSCA is celebrating our 10th anniversary by inviting Sunnyvale residents or people who work in Sunnyvale on a 13-day tour of Japan\, ending with a homestay in our sister city\, Iizuka. \nDates: October 11-23\, 2023\nPrice: $3\,780 \nFor more details about the tour\, please read our Information Packet.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sunnyvale-sister-cities-association-10th-anniversary-tour-of-japan/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunnyvale Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sunnyvalesistercity.org
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