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Confucius Was a Foodie

Vintage film projector playing for New Jersey film festival screening.

Friday, May 17, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Price: Free

Ocean County Library - Brick Branch

301 Chambers Bridge Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
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Ocean County Library

Event Description

Explore the roots of Chinese cuisine and its connection to immigration through the insightful documentary "Confucius Was a Foodie."

Watch as celebrity, Chef Christine Cushing eats, cooks and explores her way through traditional Chinese cuisines as they are found in North America.

In addition, uncover the painful history behind the Chinese Exclusion Act and gain a deeper understanding of its impact on culture and community.

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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