Archive for the ‘USA’ Category
Obama as a robot
He looks like President Barack Obama, speaks like him, and even gestures like him, but he is not exactly the president of the United States. This president is an audio-animatronic Obama surrounded by the 42 other U.S. presidents at Walt Disney World’s newly revamped Hall of Presidents in Orlando, Florida. Disney gathered a team of what it calls “Imagineers,” each trained in various disciplines such as artistry, design and engineering, to update the attraction that has been around since 1971. (…) “The magic of the show is actually being able to see all of the presidents throughout history on this stage together,” said Eric Jacobson, senior vice president of creative development at Walt Disney Imagineering. (Source: CNN)
The 1609 exhibition in New York
The 1609 Exhibition is the title of a exhibition that can be seen from july 01, 2009 – till march 31, 2010 in the New York State Museum. This exhibition at looks back on the Dutch period in New York State history. It focuses on the interaction of the Dutch and Native People of New York during these years, re-examines Henry Hudson’s voyage, the myths that surround it, and explores the legacies of Hudson’s unexpected discovery.
1609 looks at the interaction of the Dutch and native people of New York during these years through four myths. These are: Henry Hudson came here on purpose, the natives were happy to see the Europeans, Europeans took advantage of the natives, and Native culture fell apart as a result of contact with Europeans. These four myths constitute one half of the exhibition. The other half begins with the myth: The Dutch experience in North America is irrelevant to who we are as Americans. Addressing this myth allows the visitor to experience and celebrate thecontinuing legacy that these two cultures have left for us to see andexperience every day.
This project will highlight the extensive collections of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education.
Massachusetts has the most
Dragon boats in Massachusets
This summer a impressive festivalseason starts again in the American state of Massachusetts. There is truly something to experience everywhere in music, entertainment, arts and culture. Not only the local party, but these events are also huge attractions of tourists from all over the world.
