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Jain Center of America, Queens, New York: Overview

This notion that “all Jains are Gujaratis” is overshadowing the true representation of who Jains are and the religion Jainism. As part of Brooklyn Arts Council's Citizen Folklife initiative, Smrita Jain does fieldwork in order clear up this misconception.

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Dounougna by Sidiki Conde

“Dounougna” by Sidiki Conde at the International African Arts Festival (July 4, 2017)presented by the Brooklyn Arts Council as part of the Art of African Spiritualism series.

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Endangered Language Alliance

Lalajik (Lullaby) Sung by Asalbegim Mamadalibekova - Wakhi

Asalbegim Mamadalibekova sings a traditional Wakhi lullaby (or lalajik). In the second video, she discusses the lullaby's wider significance in the community

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Endangered Language Alliance

Chipa Guazú y Sopa Paraguaya by Elida Sanabria Aranda

Elida Sanabria Aranda demonstrates how to make two Paraguayan staples, chipa guazu and sopa paraguaya, in her kitchen in Bedford Hills, NY.

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Lalajik (Lullaby) Sung by Ganjina Qurbonbekova - Shughni

Lullabies and Language, From Khorog to New York (Summary)

Ganjina Qurbonbekova, a Shughni speaker from Khorog in the Pamir region of Tajikistan, now living in New York, sings the Shughni lullaby made famous by singer Nargis Bandishoeva. In ths second video, she discusses this famous Shughni lullaby and the efforts of the Shughni-speaking community in New York to maintain its culture and language.

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Traditional Uzbek Khorezm style dance called "Surnay Lazgi."

Marvarid Uzbek Dance group performs Traditional Uzbek Khorezm style dance performed at Brighton Beach Library

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Traditional Uzbek Taskhkent Wedding Dance

Marvarid Uzbek Dance Group performs Traditional Uzbek Taskhkent wedding dance at the Brighton Beach Public Library

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Changsheng Temple on July 7th

The Street Musical Club performs Changsheng Temple on July 7th at the Salvation Army in Bensonhurst and interview with Ng Yee Chuk.

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Sandy, Irene and Lee

This video explores the experiences of those affected by Superstorm Sandy on the south shore of Long Island. It includes those who experienced the storm, those who responded and those who assisted in its aftermath.

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Long Island Traditions

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In Harm's Way: Looking Forwards

In this video architects and planners examine how our landscape may change as storms and hurricanes become more common.

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Bayman Michael Combs on Superstorm Sandy

In this story bayman Michael Combs of Freeport shares his experiences with his bay house and working on the bay after Superstorm Sandy.

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