Southfield Center for the Arts
24350 Southfield Road
Southfield, Michigan
- 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. - The American Chaldean & Arab Mosaic
- 10:00 a.m. - The Cultural Tapastry
- 11:00 a.m. - The Artistic Traditions
- 12:00 a.m. - Informal Discussions in the Cultural Gallery
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The Town Hall Meeting is presented this year in collaboration with the Arab-American and Chaldean Council (ACC) and Chaldean Americans Reaching and Encouraging (CARE).
For many Americans, the American Chaldean & Arab world is one of stereotypes and misunderstandings. The goal of the forum is to broaden our understanding of people and cultures that are different than our own.
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This year's Town Hall forum will present an overview of the rich mosaic of discrete cultures that lie beneath the monolithic label of Arab-American.
- Dr. Hashim Al-Tawil (ACC) and Mr. Martin Manna (CARE), will begin the forum with an overview of the history and geography of the countries represented by the Chaldean & Arab-American population.
- Dr. Michael Hamarneh (ACC) will talk about the psychology and sociological tapestry of the American Chaldean & Arab communities.
- Dr. Hashim Al-Tawil (ACC) will moderate the third session will focus on the rich artistic traditions that have influenced so much of the Western culture.
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Following the presentations, there will
be a reception in the lobby offering an
opportunity for informal discussion and a
viewing of Chaldean & Arab art and
cultural items.
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We are pleased to be able to present this new and comprehensive look at the American Chaldean & Arab worlds. We hope that those attending will leave with a solid understanding of the diversity of the Chaldean & Arab cultures, an appreciation for our differences and a strong desire to learn more.
For reservations or to purchase tickets, please call
Cathy Watkins at 248-208-8198.
For further information on the American Chaldean & Arab Mosaic, call
Robert Haisha at 248-559-1990.
