2008 Sunset Cinema Series – Nana (Japan)

Nana (Japan, 2005), Running Time: 114 Minutes Based on the popular manga, this series follows the adventures of two girls named Nana who depend on each other’s help to realize their dreams: Nana Komatsu yearns for true love, while Nana Osaki wants to get her punk band off the ground. The two meet on a … Read more

CUNY Study Abroad in Asia: China & India, A Talk

This talk introduces two immersive Study Abroad programs in China and India, designed for CUNY undergraduate and graduate students seeking a transformative educational experience. The China program offers coursework combined with cultural exploration across six cities, while the India program provides a unique opportunity to create documentaries, engage in service learning, and experience the diverse cultural landscapes of rural and urban India.

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Celebrating the Year of the Rat Magic, Acrobatics, Dance & Music

This event celebrates the Year of the Rat with a dynamic program featuring a blend of traditional and modern performances. Highlights include a vibrant lion dance, a graceful river dance, mesmerizing Asian magic, captivating sounds of China, and impressive martial arts acrobatics, offering a rich cultural experience through dance, music, and performance.

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2008 Asian Film & Television Festival

This free five-day event will showcase films of varying topics that will help to assist in bridging the gap between Asian and American cultures. Another goal of the Asian Film & Television Festival is to draw in New York City residents to visit Chinatown, a bustling neighborhood of commerce, entertainment, and delectable cuisine. Since September 11, 2001, Chinatown’s economy has suffered tremendously through the loss of jobs, businesses and traffic access in Lower Manhattan.

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