Rice Cakes & Watermelon Seeds

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2013
End Date
March 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Rice Cakes & Watermelon Seeds (RC&WS) is a Vietnamese expressive art project with an aim to foster bonding and improved communication between young adults, adolescents and elders through the perpetuation of Vietnamese oral storytelling traditions.
Project Details
49 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn about Vietnamese folktales/legends.
Patrons will learn about Vietnam, its people and cultures through five virtues.
Patrons will learn how to create oral stories.
Patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% heard stories that celebrate Vietnamese/Asian culture & traditions. 100% learned about Vietnam, its people and cultures through five virtues. 92% learned how to create oral stories. 83% have or plan to check out related library materials. 100% rated t

Source of Additional Funds

Asian Tellers Alliance

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200