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    Postcards from Nam - Wendy Duong, Author

    Presented by San Jose Public Library System at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    December 5, 2009

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    Author Wendy Duong introduces the Vietnamese translation of her new book, Postcards from Nam. The program includes art exhibits and ten minutes of musical prelude introducing the traditional music of Vietnam. The author will discuss various themes raised in her book, including the "postcards" motif, the interconnection of various art forms as recordings of the human experience and need for cultural identity. The author will also...

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    Author Wendy Duong introduces the Vietnamese translation of her new book, Postcards from Nam. The program includes art exhibits and ten minutes of musical prelude introducing the traditional music of Vietnam.

    The author will discuss various themes raised in her book, including the "postcards" motif, the interconnection of various art forms as recordings of the human experience and need for cultural identity. The author will also explore the interplay between Art and Life in the context of the Vietnamese American immigration experience. The program concludes with a book signing and light refreshments.

    This event is hosted by General Collections and co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. It will be held in Room 225/229 of the Library.


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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    150 E. San Fernando Street
    San Jose, CA 95112

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    Tickets:
    Free

    Times:
    2pm-3:30pm

    Parking:

    Street parking and garage parking are available at the Fourth Street Garage (across from the library on E. San Fernando Street).


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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