Taiwan's Famous Night Markets: A Taste of Exotic on the National Mall
Evening Program with Tasting
Thurs., Sept. 7 at 6:45 PM
Taiwan's famous night markets have for centuries been important gathering places for locals. Today, they're becoming tourist meccas for folks who want to experience some of Taiwan's best street food and shopping opportunities. Learn about the history of this vibrant night-market culture and enjoy tastings of typical night-market fare.

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Why, Oh Why, Do We Love Paris?: The Timeless Charm of the City of Light
All-Day Program with Parisian-inspired Lunch
Sat., Sept. 23 at 9:30 AM
What accounts for the timeless charm of the City of Light? It's hard to identity the je ne sias quoi that gives Paris its powerful appeal. In an entertaining day-long arm chair tour, gain insights into the great city on the Seine. Distinguished Professor of Art History Janetta Rebold Benton will lead you in discovering the secrets of this magical city.

Tasting Spain: A Journey into Cuisine, Culture, and Heritage
Evening Program with Tasting
Tues., Oct. 3 at 6:45 PM
Learn about the cultural heritage of Spain in a lively program set in the turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansion that once served as the residence of the ambassadors of Spain. Join Gloria Rodriguez, founder and executive director of Eat Spain Up, for a tasting of Spanish regional foods and wines. 

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Looking Toward Asia: Perspectives from Foreign Service Experts
4-Session Evening Course
Wed., Oct. 11 at 6:00 PM
For centuries, relations between the United States and Asia have been in a constant state of change. American Foreign Service experts offer timely perspectives on our engagement with Asia's major power players.

Chasing the Ghost of the China Clipper
All-Day Tour
Sat., Oct. 21 at 7:30 AM
Let by transportation expert Scott Hercik, learn about the beginning of trans-Pacific commercial aviation and the four-engine flying boats, the legendary Clipper line that pioneered the launch, during this visit to the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum.

Traditional Roots of Modern China: How an Ancient World View Drives Contemporary Policies
All-Day Program
Sat., Nov 4 at 9:30 AM
In a timely daylong program, China scholar Robert Daly traces China's 21st-century drive for wealth, power, and status to the beliefs, geographic influences, and social and cultural practices rooted in the earliest dynasties.