27 people joined Redlands Sister Cities Association on a field trip to Olvera Street on Saturday, February 8th, 2014. A good time was had by all as they took the Metrolink to Union Station and then walked to meet our 2 tour guides. We learned the history of the area as well its part in the beginnings of Los Angeles. Afterwards everyone explored the area, visited various museums, ate at local restaurants, shopped the Mexican markets and watched the Andean dancers.
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Redlands Sister Cities Association (RSCA) is sponsoring a Metrolink trip to Olvera Street on Saturday, February 8th. A 1 – 1½ hour guided walking tour of Olvera Street will explore the 44 acre park. We will learn about its historical buildings, outdoor plazas, world famous Mexican market and beautiful murals and museums.
After the tour, you are free to visit, shop and dine on your own before returning to San Bernardino. Cost is $12 for RSCA members, $20 for non-members and includes a Metrolink ticket and the guided tour. Reservations are required and are limited in number. Deadline is Saturday, February 1st. We will meet at the San Bernardino Metrolink station at 8 AM. To make reservations, please call Carol (909) 953-0460. REDLANDS» Sandra Perez of Highland kept a watchful eye on her son, Nickolas, as he took a washable Crayola marker to a blank canvas shaped as a mask Saturday at a Dia de Los Muertos celebration at the University of Redlands.
The 6-year-old was careful with his selection of colors as he used a mix of browns, reds, yellows and oranges to create his craft to take home. Dozens followed Nickolas’ lead and created a number of items to take home honoring and celebrating the holiday, which translates in English to Day of the Dead. The traditional Mexican holiday, which honors loved ones who have died, is celebrated in Mexico on three consecutive days — Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 2. The Redlands Sister Cities Association, along with the university’s Campus Diversity and Inclusion and MEChA, hosted the event in the Casa Loma Room Saturday was the second time the association has held the celebration. Perez, originally from Mexico, said it was important for her son to get in touch with their family’s culture and enrich his heritage. “It’s very exciting,” Perez said as she, Nickolas and husband Francisco made their way to another station at the event. “I saw a flier (about the event) at Trader Joe’s, and I’m going to promote it actually, because it’s awesome for the kids and families.” Carrie Buchen agreed. The Redlands resident — who just recently moved to the area with her family — learned about the event from her nephew who attends the Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy in San Bernardino. “It’s really cool and quite interesting,” she said as she helped her 4-year-old son, August, put together a playdough skeleton. “We really like the altars.” One of the highlights of Saturday’s celebration was St. Mary’s Ballet Folklorico of Redlands, which performed traditional Mexican dances to dozens who captured the action on their phones or digital cameras. Lowa Anderson, second vice president of the Redlands Sister Cities Association, said praised the event. “It’s important for the families, from the ones I’ve been talking to, to understand all cultures,” she said. “A lot of schoolteachers have brought their schoolchildren here because they want to understand culture and that’s why we’re here. “It’s healthy for children to come and see this.” Students from both the university and Redlands High School donated their time to Saturday’s effort. Redlands Daily Facts 11/03/2013 By Kristina Hernandez kristina.hernandez@langnews.com @TheFactsKris on Twitter Redlands Sister Cites Peace Garden represents Japanese gardens as well as the RCSA motto which is bringing cultures together through their group in the City of Redlands, California. Located in the Smiley Park near the police annex this garden is well taken care of and is a beautiful sight to see. The reason this park was built was to commemorate the 50 years of service that the association has marked in 2012.
This park was built by members and students of the RSCA that have been a part of the organization since 1963. RSCA is proud to have found so much learned culture and have 3 other sister cities located in Linli, China, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Jean Lafitte, La. which all have contributed through teaching programs, study abroad, as well as home exchange programs to enlighten each other in their prospective cultures. Redlands Sister Cities is always looking to expand through out the world and is always looking for other country cities who would like to join the learning exchange programs as well as expand its member inside the city of Redlands. Redlands Sister Cities Association is sponsoring a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at the University of Redlands, Orton Center, on Nov. 2nd from 9:30 to 11:30am. There will be Folklorico dancing and vocal performances as well as over 12 arts and crafts activities for children.
Family altars will be on display. Call Carol 909-793-9919 (English) or Anna (English and Spanish) for more information. Redlands Sister Cities Association Cultural Event presents Taiko Drumming and Karate Demonstration
Sunday, May 19th 2: pm to 4: pm Joslyn Senior Center 21 Grant Street, Redlands Kosokan Dojo Traditional Japanese Taiko drumming Senryu Taiko has entertained audiences on the UCR campus & surrounding community since 1998. Karate demonstration by students from Redlands’ Aoinagi Karate Koshkan Dojo All are welcome for this special event! Learn how to join this fall’s group tour to Japan celebrating the 50th anniversary of Redlands’ sister cities relationship with Hino. Join or, renew your membership & meet the 2013-2014 RSCA Board of Directors. Light refreshments Redlands Sister Cities Association is a non-profit volunteer organization that works with the City of Redlands to “promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation — one individua Redlands Sister Cities Association celebrates the Day of the Dead celebration in style at the Redlands Community Center. he activities included dancing by various community Folklorica groups and arts and crafts associated with a traditional Mexican Day of the Dead celebration.
In 2012 Redlands Sister Cities Association was offered a treat by some great Japanese visitors for the 50th anniversary celebration of Redlands sister Cities. These women plus Kiyoko got to share what is a regular meal in japan and how to cook it yourself at home.
On a sunny spring Saturday morning, two dozen Redlands Sister Cities members gathered at the San Bernardino Metrolink station to begin a day of adventure in Los Angeles. After some initial difficulty with the ticket dispensing machine, all were ready to board the 8 a.m. train when the call came. Despite the early hour, it seemed as if half the population of San Bernardino was traveling with us.
Seating on the upper deck provided interesting vistas as we barreled toward Los Angeles, viewing sights we don’t usually see from our cars on the freeway. Union Station was a bustle of activity as well as we found our way to the Los Angeles Metro Gold Line platform. We traveled one stop north and exited at the Chinatown stop. There we were met by our guide, Holly, who represented the local business district. Although she was not Chinese, her credentials included reading and speaking Mandarin and working in the area for many years. She gave a brief history of Chinatown, mentioning that the area we were about to tour was the second local Chinatown, the first having been appropriated by Union Station when it was built. She then guided us around the immediate area for an hour and a half, pointing out a night market, bank, elementary school, vintage alley way and other landmark buildings and sites important to the local Chinese community. A visit to a Taoist temple was especially illuminating, as she explained many of the customs and worship practices that believers use when they pay a visit. Looking at the signage in Chinese, hearing the language spoken by many passersby and seeing the architecture gave us the strong impression that we were visiting another country. We also learned that in recent years, Chinatown has become a hotbed of artistic endeavor, hosting a number of cutting-edge art galleries. Holly left us in the Central Plaza, after which our group members scattered to enjoy lunch, further wandering and shopping and a return to Union Station to catch an afternoon train home to San Bernardino. Redlands Sister Cities Association will sponsor a trip to Chinatown in Los Angeles on April 20.
Participants will take 90-minute guided walking tour of Chinatown, visiting a temple, an herbal shop, art gallery, antique stores and more. They will also have time on their own in Chinatown. Cost is $25 for Redlands Sister Cities Association members and $30 for nonmembers. Cost includes a Metrolink ticket. Participants will meet at 8 a.m. the San Bernardino Metrolink station and take the train to Los Angeles. Reservations are required by April 5. For information, call Mary, 951-205-7469, or Anna, 909-792-4977. Redlands Daily Facts Posted: 03/27/2013 05:41:52 PM PDT |
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