Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Tibet, Its Land and People
The China Society of Southern California hosts a presentation that offers a snapshot of Tibet in transition.
Where
The China Society of Southern California hosts a meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Golden Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown. Free valet parking available adjacent to restaurant, on the downtown side of the building
Please arrive between 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M
Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. sharp
RSVP to marystrother0@gmail.com or 323-257-9693 by January 8
Beverly Shue's trip to Tibet in October, 2008 covered 20 days in an SUV caravan. Her slide presentation will include video tape footage not shown in travel programs presented at other venues. The new video tape vignettes show the people and their daily work, religious and leisure activities. Tibet, Its Land and People offers a snapshot of Tibet in transition.
Beverly Shue is a member of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges and a member of China Society’s Board of Directors.
Be sure to RSVP to Mary Strother for yourselves as well as your guests so the Golden Dragon will have an adequate number of tables ready when we arrive!
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