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Local Resources

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - https://morikami.org/

Besides the 16 acres of beautiful Japanese gardens​, the Morikami Museum Collections house more than 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts in a building that is modeled after a Japanese villa. 

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​The Ringling - Center for Asian Art - https://www.ringling.org/explore/galleries/

If you can get your students past the engaging and interactive Ringling Brother Circus Museum, The Ringling has a well curated collection of art, including The Chao Center for Asian Art, a art gallery that focuses on over 3000 years of Asian history and culture. After the circus museum, it was a favorite gallery for my three boys.​

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Global Peace Film Festival - https://peacefilmfest.org/

With a stated purpose "to further the cause of peace on earth", The Global Peace Festival is a film festival held in central Florida. The festival's mission is tied to the UN' Sustainable Development Goals, it offers a virtual option that will stream select films for free online after the main festival concludes. 

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Asia Trend Cultural Center - https://www.facebook.com/asiatrend/

Nestled in the downtown Orlando is a vibrant and growing Asian communities. The Facebook site is a great way to catch up on upcoming events and festivals. ​

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The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida - https://www.holocaustedu.org/

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida is a powerful spot in in central Florida where you can learn about the Holocaust, hear personal stories, and get involved in programs that promote tolerance and human rights.

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