GLOBAL OUTLOOK : CONEJO VALLEY ADULT SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATE HERITAGE FROM 26 NATIONS.Byline: Enrique Rivero Daily News Staff Writer Buddhist monk Kukulpane Sudhamma learned about life in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, by mixing with Latino, Middle Eastern and Asian students Thursday at Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by Adult School's International Day. The Sri Lankan monk came to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. five months ago and enrolled in the school's English as a second language program alongside students from all over the world. On International Day, those students got to share their cultures by donning traditional garb and bringing food and arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. . This was Sudhamma's first exposure to so much cultural diversity, but he saw it as characteristic of the United States. ``I can learn about their cultures and many other things here,'' said Sudhamma, who had changed out of his saffron robes earlier in the event and into natty American-style clothing. ``I am very happy - I know about America now America Now is a former politics and business TV program on CNBC with Lawrence Kudlow and Jim Cramer. The program's name was later changed to Kudlow & Cramer. America Now: the Anthropology of a Changing Culture was the original title of .'' The annual event, now in its 10th year, is organized by the school's International Club. This year's International Day attracted about 200 visitors who packed the Adult School's auditorium to sample fragrant dishes, see traditional dances and participate in games, said Debbie Hamer, who coordinates the English as a second language program. Hamer believes the event fosters understanding. People from countries with deep political divisions, for example, work side by side to prepare for International Day, she said. ``It's an opportunity to set aside some of those political differences and appreciate each other and share that background,'' Hamer said. Twenty-six countries were represented by the Adult School students, she said. The auditorium was like the United Nations in miniature. Tables were laden with food, leather goods, woven towels, pictures and golden platters. Walls were decorated with a colorful assortment of flags, tapestries and posters. Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and a host of other languages mingled with the music coming from the stage. The rich aroma of egg, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes spread through the room. Everyone can learn something from others' cultures represented at the event, said Gloria Trujano, who came from Mexico less than three months ago. Her native country is different from the way many people elsewhere perceive it, she said - for example, far more advanced. She said she is enjoying the adult-education program in the Conejo Valley. ``Here there's a brotherhood,'' said Trujano, 34. ``Here there's no racism.'' CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1--color) Keun Lee Choon, a student at the Conej o Valley Adult School, performs a Korean dance Korean dance is a type of dance, historically derived in Korea. This article looks at the history of Korean dance, from shamanistic early rituals three thousand years ago, through folk dance to contemporary dance, as well as newer trends like Korean versions of Russian classical with fans at an International Day celebration. (2--color) Ching Shih Ching Shih (Simplified Chinese: 郑氏; Traditional Chinese: 鄭氏; Pinyin: Zhèng Shì displays Chinese writing on a scroll behind her at a program in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. . Andy Holzman/Special to the Daily News |
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