The Ancient Art of Mehndi
Mehndi is an ancient form of body art using the leaves of a plant called henna, also known as cypress … Continue reading The Ancient Art of Mehndi
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Mandalas
This month, we are studying ancient India. We are also studying mandalas! In Sanskrit “mandala” means circle. Sanskrit is the … Continue reading Mandalas
Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and meditation are soothing ways to calm the nerves and dim the senses. Yoga and meditation are two things … Continue reading Yoga and Meditation
Galileo visits The Rubin Museum
February is Ancient China Month!
With February 3rd being Chinese New Year, this is a very special time to study ancient China. We will start … Continue reading February is Ancient China Month!
Chinese Cooking with Amy Chan
We recently had the great pleasure of spending a lovely afternoon with our new friend Amy Chan. Amy, a longtime … Continue reading Chinese Cooking with Amy Chan
The Asia Society
We went to Asia Society in the city for a Chinese New Year Festival. We saw a variety of wonderful … Continue reading The Asia Society
The Buddha
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s … Continue reading The Buddha
Traditonal Chinese Delicacies by Payton McHugh
Ni hao! This month we are studying ancient China, as it is Chinese New Year! 2011 is the year of … Continue reading Traditonal Chinese Delicacies by Payton McHugh
The Galileo School 