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Discover Ethiopia: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
As we prepare to “Discover Ethiopia” on Saturday, April 27th at NWLA’s Language of Food Event, here are 10 surprising and tantalizing facts about this rich and ancient country: 1. The Ethiopian calendar, called the Ge’ez Calendar, is composed of 12 months plus five extra days that comprise a 13th month. Every four years, without exception, there is a 6th day in the extra month. This system is based on … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, cultural exchange, Langley WA, Language of Food, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
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Discover Ethiopia: Spices and the Mind
Ethiopia is known as “nature’s finest spice gardens,” for its “terroire”–that combination of soil and climate which, as in France with wine or Brazil with coffee, provides the perfect growing environment for high quality spices. Ethiopians have also perfected unique blends of spices that linger in the mind long after they have faded from the tongue. Berbere, the most famous of these, is a crucial element of Ethiopian cuisine. It … Continue reading
Discover Ethiopia!
Language of Food Event: April 27 Did you know that coffee originated in Ethiopia? So does the Blue Nile River and so, judging by archeological finds like the famous “Lucy” fossil, might the entire human race. Known as “nature’s finest spice garden” for its spicy and varied cuisine, the country once known as Abyssinia remains a well-kept secret. Here is your chance to experience this diverse and ancient culture through … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, cultural exchange, Guesthouse, Langley WA, Language of Food, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged dance, discover ethiopia, Ethiopia, food, Language of Food, music
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Celebrate Brazil: Dinner Menu
We are looking forward to the delicious flavors of Brazil this Saturday! Here is the dinner menu to set your tastebuds dancing. Seats are still available for the dinner as well as the performance by renowned musician Eduardo Mendonça! Reserve yours now at 360.321.2101 or info(at)nwlanguageacademy(dot)com. Language of Food: Celebrate Brazil dinner and event begin at 5:30pm on Saturday, February 16th. Appetizers: Bolinhos de Arroz (Rice Croquettes) Empadinhas (Stuffed with … Continue reading
Celebrate Brazil! The Medicinal Amazon
For the first time, NWLA is expanding our popular Language of Food event into a weeklong exploration of all things Brazil! The workshops begin February 13th and run through February 16th. The week culminates Saturday night, with an evening of spectacular food, music and dance, featuring the exceptional talents of Eduardo Mendonça and Show Brazil! Learn more. The Medicinal Amazon, with Dr. Steve Morris & Dr. Aaron Morris Saturday, February … Continue reading
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Save the Date! Celebrate Brazil at NWLA!
For the season of Carnival, NWLA invites you to join us in celebrating the culture of Brazil with a week’s-worth of activities and events from the “Land of Parrots.” Culminating with the February 16th dinner and music event, the week starting Feb. 11th will see workshops in Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) with Silvio Aleixo dos Reis of ICAF Seattle, Portugese language, Brazilian cooking, and the native medicines of the Amazon … Continue reading
Open House with Um Gosto Do Brasil
Wednesday, January 16th 5:00 – 7:00 pm Whet your appetite for our upcoming Brazilian Language of Food event on February 16th with a happy hour and open house featuring live music by UM GOSTO DO BRASIL, the trio comprising Keegan Harshman, Shaun Fairfield and Paul Rigby. The group is touring in support of their upcoming trip to Brazil to study Choro-style improvisational music. ”Choro,” which means “cry” or “lament,” is, … Continue reading
Posted in Ashingdon Manor, Blog, cultural exchange, Langley WA, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged Brazil, Choro, free, happy hour, live music, music, open house, Um Gosto Do Brasil
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A look back at Julefest (and thanks!)
NWLA’s Julefest celebration was absolutely magical, and a fitting way to begin the holiday season. Below are a few looks at the night’s festivities and all the people who helped to make it happen. NWLA would like to thank the volunteers whose time and effort made this event possible: Lena Svensson, who together with her assistant Lena Massengale & volunteer Kristine Makela created our stunning Smorgasbord of Swedish delicacies; Kim Neel, … Continue reading
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Tagged julefest, thank yous, volunteers
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Julefest: A Celebration of Lights
December 1st,2012, the NW Language & Cultural Center is pleased to host Nordic Julefest, a Celebration of Lights. Presented in the intimate and charming surroundings of our rural Event Center in Langley, on Whidbey Island, the evening will feature a traditional Smörgåsbord, Santa Lucia Tag, lively music with Vern Olsen, Karl Olsen and friends, folk dances and other activities unique to the culture of the region. An afternoon Nordic Holiday baking class will … Continue reading
Join us for our French Camp film premiere!
Our French campers have been working hard all week to put together an amazing movie based on what we’ve been learning about the history of film. The community is invited to a screening, Friday July 20th at 4:30pm at NWLA, followed by snacks and celebration. The film is about 15 minutes long. Come see what these kids have been up to, and share in their excitement about what they’ve made! … Continue reading
Posted in cultural exchange, french, Langley WA, Language camp, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged animation, Camp, flip books, history of film, Leonard Good, light table, Movies, rockets, zoetrope
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