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Chinese Restaurants
Penn Museum presents a film series that deal with cultural adaptation themes.
When:
October 2, 2011 2:00pm to 12:00am
Where
While the Chinese restaurant is ubiquitous in nearly every corner of the globe, the nature of the food changes according to local taste, while the restaurant owners change by adapting to local cultural norms. Dr. Jane Kauer, Penn Anthropology Department, an expert on food and culture, and Dr. Emily Hannum, Penn Sociology, present an episode of this celebrated 2008 series by Canadian writer, director and producer Cheuk Kwan. Co-sponsored by the Penn Anthropology Department and the Center for East Asian Studies. (Keep an eye out for cuisine tastings at the end!) More info about Chinese Restaurants.
Penn Museum is pleased to announce a series of films with speakers, that address the theme of cultural adaptation, in association with the Penn Humanities Forum. All programs are free with Museum admission donation. The programs will take place on the first Sunday of each month at 2pm.
Cost:
All programs are free with Museum admission donation.
Phone Number:
(215) 898-4000
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