ClevelandPeople.Com Celebrating Cleveland's Cultural Diversity
Happy Republic Day of India
Happy Republic Day
On January 26, 1930 the Indian National Congress declared 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) which occurred 20 years later.
On January 26, 1950 the Constitution of India comes into force, forming a republic. Rajendra Prasad is sworn in as its first President of India.
Also, On January 26, 1965 Hindi became the official language of India.
If you couldn't find something fun to do this weekend in Cleveland, you just weren't trying!
Several Chinese New Year celebrations, Republic Day of India, Scottish heritage event, Irish American Club East Side anniversary, Mah Jongg exhibit launch at the Maltz Museum and more!
Photos and video from t hese and other events will be posted soon.
In the meantime, enjoy these samples.
Dancing in Asia Town
Tony Sumodi with Margaret and Jim Frost at Scottish Banquet
The Art of Reinvention: China, Ohio and the New Global Economy symposium
For the first time in museum history, the Cleveland Museum of Art assembled distinguished business and government leaders in a symposium to discuss how Cleveland can learn and benefit from China's successful emergence as one of the world's leading economies in the 21st century; and how the expertise of the symposium's panelists can influence the development of an international business agenda for Northeast Ohio.
The symposium complemented the museum's most recent exhibition, Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904-1965).
In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school students-the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.
Applications postmarked by January 31 will be eligible for prizes-including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.
If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you.
If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply.
Ohio State President must be reprimanded for Polish slur
Ohio State President Gordon Gee must be reprimanded for Polish slur
As you may have heard, Ohio State University President Gordon Gee recently made a Polish slur. During a Q&A session Gee spoke about the confusion of coordinating 18 different University divisions:
“When we had these 18 colleges all kind of floating around, they were kind of like PT Boats, they were shooting each other,” Gee said. “It was kind of like the Polish army or something. I have no idea what it was.”
What an insult to the brave men and women of the Polish army and the Polish people.
Alex Storozynski , President & Executive Director of The Kosciuszko Foundation has crafted a letter in response and sent it to Gee, the Ohio State Chairman and Trustees.
Pierre Bejjani was the special honoree at the annual American Nationalities Movement event on December 17, 2011. Pierre was called "the exceptional and dedicated businessman, family man, active in our community, and President of Northeast Ohio Lebanese American Association (NOLAA) Pierre Bejjani." Congratulations Pierre.
Taras Szmalaga, Pierre Bejjani and Judge Rocky Perk
Luong Thi Gia Hoa Ryan was born in Viet Nam, the oldest of twelve children. She worked for U.S. Government as Interpreter and Secretary during the Vietnam War and supervised local workers for the U.S. Government.
Over 250 friends gathered at the Sai Gon Plaza on Saturday November 5, 2011 to celebrate the 40th anniversary since Gia Hoa Ryan first came to America in November 1971 from Viet Nam. This was also the 18th anniversary of the establishment of the Friendship Foundation in December 1993. This was also the 6th year since the opening of the Sai Gon Plaza in November 2005.
No matter what your cultural or ethnic background is, you will find products tailored to that group in our On-Line Store.
For example, do you know a Slovenian (or Irish or Polish or Italian or...) Grandma or Grandpa who would love their own Parking Sign? Check it out. Books, DVDs, Music, Flags, Baby Items, Gourmet Foods and much more.
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Sure we love the distinct 4 seasons (most of the time). And we love the great cultural and civic resources such as University Circle, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cultural Gardens, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie, the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians and so much more.
But it's the people that make Cleveland special. The rich culture, traditions and, of course, food from over 100 ethnic groups makes Cleveland a much richer city.
Over 1,000 of the daily visitors to ClevelandPeople.Com visit from outside the US. The website has been serving as a Virtual Welcoming Center to people from all over the world. We ask the appropriate Ambassador to assist us with specific cases.
For example, we received an e-mail from a visitor named Monika in Poland. The message was in Polish so we asked Polish Ambassador John Borkowski to translate for us.
Basically, Monika is coming to the Cleveland Clinic and is nervous. She doesn't know anyone or the language.
We sent Monika's information to many on our Polish (and other) lists and the response was terrific. Several organizations and individuals will be assisting and welcoming Monika.
If you want your group's events listed in our Calendar, please send an e-mail to events@clevelandpeople.com with the details. Please allow at least 2 weeks lead time.
Do you need a Hungarian Flag? A shirt that says "I love Slovenian girls"? How about a sign that says No Parking except for Irish Grandmother?
These and hundreds of other items for your particular ethnic group are available for browsing at our on-line store. It's safe, fast, easy and fun. And there is a wide selection you will never find in the stores!
Cleveland People Sure we love the distinct 4 seasons (most of the time).
And we love the great cultural and civic resources such as University Circle, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie, the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians and so much more.
But it's the people that make Cleveland special. The rich culture, traditions and, of course, food from over 100 ethnic groups makes Cleveland a much richer city.
This site serves as a portal to reach the many interesting groups of people that make up Cleveland. While you will want to click on a link of a group that you belong to or are familiar with, why not check out some other groups and see what they have to offer?
If you are from outside the Cleveland area, even outside the US, please contact us to see what our area has to offer you and your family. We think you will be amazed at the opportunities.
Cleveland Cooks Vol 3