Photos by Bruce Johnson (click to enlarge)
The LaPorte Chapter of People to People International will host its next dinner and program on Sunday, Sept. 21, with Bruce Johnson giving a visual presentation on “The Art of China: From Beijing to Hong Kong.” The public is invited to attend this program at First Baptist Church, 908 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte, beginning at about 1:30 p.m.
The audience will learn about calligraphy, jade carving, seals, snuff bottles, silk carpets, folk art, cloisonne, lacquer ware, and tri-color pottery from the Tang Dynasty. Scenery from such historic sites as the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Yangtze River, the Chengdu Panda Sanctuary, and the Terracotta Warriors of Xian will be featured.
Upcoming People to People programs:
– Oct. 26: Jennifer Gracyalny will speak about her experiences at the Children’s International Summer Village in the Faeroe Islands.
– Nov. 16: Korea will be the topic, with a presentation by Ann Dill.
For more information, contact President Cathy Eldridge at 362-1940 or Vice President/Program Chairman Bruce Johnson at 362-3749.
