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Examples of Korean buildings
Jul 31 2017
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Oct 30 2017

Location: Asia Collection

Korean architecture encompasses the built structures of Korea and their surrounding contexts. Like other art forms of Korea, architecture is characterized by naturalistic tendencies, simplicity,... View "The Inner Harmony of Arts, Science, and Nature: Korean Architecture" Exhibit

A photo of Saito and his quote.
Jul 31 2017
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Sep 29 2017

Location: Asia Collection

Have you ever met an inspiring librarian who spent three year-long trips to the Philippines, Japan, and Europe conducting research? That was Shiro Saito, one of... View "Shiro Saito Memorial Exhibit: A Celebration of Life" Exhibit

The Spider and the Fly: the evils of capitalism exhibit
May 1 2017
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May 31 2017

Location: Asia Collection

Please come and learn about the newly acquired Chinese-language pamphlet of the socialist parable attributed to Wilhelm Liebknecht, evidently published in the Soviet Union for... View "The Spider and the Fly: the evils of capitalism" Exhibit

Images of various dragon boats in books
Apr 30 2017
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May 30 2017

Location: Asia Collection

The Asia Collection librarians have prepared an exhibit titled "Dragon Boat Festival and Related Customs in Asia" in the Asia Department's Reading Room area. A big... View "Dragon Boat Festival and Related Customs in Asia" Exhibit

Tale of Genji
Jan 13 2017
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Mar 31 2017

Location: Asia Collection

Written in the tenth century by a court lady known as Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji, is a lengthy romantic novel that has attracted... View "Many Facets of the Tale of Genji" Exhibit

Books about new year in asian countries
Jan 1 2017
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Mar 31 2017

Location: Asia Collection

No matter where you are or where you are from, New Years is the time to light up new hope and mark a new beginning.... View "New Year Celebrations in Asia" Exhibit

Masks of Asia Exhibit
Nov 1 2016
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Nov 30 2016

Location: Asia Collection

Masks of Asia showcases various materials in the collection that elaborate how masks function in Asian countries. Made from wood, clay, papier-mache, and other... View "Masks of Asia" Exhibit

Recognizing and Celebrating National Coming Out Day, October 11 – LGBTQI
Oct 1 2016
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Oct 31 2016

Location: Asia Collection

The Asia Collection Librarians have set up a new display in the Reading Room titled, “Recognizing and Celebrating National Coming Out Day, October 11 –... View "Recognizing and Celebrating National Coming Out Day, October 11 - LGBTQI" Exhibit

Bonin Exhibit Pictures
Sep 1 2016
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Nov 1 2016

Location: Asia Collection

In the nineteenth century, immigrants from many lands came to Hawaii and left their mark upon the islands. Equally relevant but less known are the... View "Bonin" Exhibit

Railway Connections in the Far East Exhibit
Feb 1 2016
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Mar 31 2016

Location: Asia Collection

Housed in the Asia Collection at UH Hamilton Library, this display covers the TransSiberian, Chinese Eastern, and South Manchurian Railways. Included are materials from the... View "Railway Connections in the Far East" Exhibit

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