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Cultural Seeds
A note from NWLA Director Josette Hendrix Is there anything more mystifying or miraculous than a seed? So small and common, yet it’s the chameleon keeper of all possibility for the continuation of life. If you can make it through all the various stages of preparation- pots, soil, water, light, heat source – the moment comes when you can hold seeds in the palm of your hand, and sow them one … Continue reading
Celebrate Brazil! Capoeira Workshop
The NWLA Cultural Center is pleased to announce a very special installment of our popular Language of Food Series on Saturday, February 16th, 2013, with Celebrate Brazil! If you are unfamiliar, this unique event series explores cuisines and cultures from around the world, and the ways in which they maintain an unbroken relationship with traditions of the past. For the first time, NWLA is now expanding the Language of Food … Continue reading
Photos from Meet Macedonia!
A big thanks to everyone who attended this weekend’s Meet Macedonia! Language of Food Event, and to all our staff and volunteers who helped make it possible. It was a truly memorable occasion – with culinary discoveries from baked eggs and baklava to mastika and spit-roasted lamb. Thanks especially to Ljupka Kolorovska for preparing so many delicious dishes, to Dr. Michael Seraphinoff for his collaboration with us on the evening … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, cultural exchange, Josette Hendrix, Langley WA, Language of Food, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged Balkans, dance, Dr. Michael Seraphnoff, Dragi Spasovski, food, Language of Food, Ljupka Kolarovska, Macedonia, music, Northwest Langauge Academy, NWLA
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You’re Invited to a Spanish Fiesta!
You’re invited to a Spanish Fiesta on Friday 7/30, 1:30, at Northwest Language Academy’s new digs – the former Ashingdon Manor, 5023 Langley Rd (corner of Maxwelton & Langley). The Spanish Campers will present a short play with songs, music, and dance from a dozen Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Some social time with Spanish-theme refreshments will conclude the event. NWLA’s new benefactor, Robert E. Crawford, will be in attendance. … Continue reading
Register Now! 2010 Summer Camps Start July 19th
NWLA Summer Language Day Camps provide daily instruction reinforced by fun, enriching, age-appropriate activities that include arts & crafts, music, drama, food, field trips and more! Children play traditional games from each culture, enjoy ethnic food, and create beautiful crafts, paintings and sculpture. Activities include kites on the beach, visit with local artists fluent in the target language, fencing, flamenco dance, or tai-chi, making & playing musical instruments, sports, and … Continue reading
Northwest Language Academy Moves to Beautiful New Campus
NWLA’s new home is the former Ashingdon Manor Bed & Breakfast in Langley, Village-by-the-Sea on beautiful Whidbey Island, WA . The Northwest Language Academy (NWLA) has moved its operations and classes from Bayview Corner to the former Ashingdon Manor at 5023 Langley Road in Langley. This new location offers more space and a charming environment for NWLA’s multi-age language and cultural programs, summer day camps for kids, Language of Food … Continue reading