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What's Next...Following Up

CultureConnect Ambassadors stay in touch with the young people they meet through email, virtual discussion forums on this Website, and followup programs right here in the United States. With the ongoing mentorship of CultureConnect Ambassadors, young people from around the world are pursuing their own dreams&#151and learning more about culture in the United States.

Inspired by their meetings outside the U.S., some have visited the United States for further mentoring or to show their own talents. A Costa Rican acting student met Doris Roberts at her own home. A musician from Mozambique performed with Mary Wilson onstage.

In October 2004, six young Pakistanis will come for their own follow up program, including Nauman Lasharie (see left). They have a meeting with Mary Wilson and will pursue programs tailored to their individual interests, including the hospitality industry.

More, coming soon!


Mary Wilson and young Pakistani musician Nauman Lasharie discuss music

Pakistani Students
Visit October 2004
for CultureConnect Followup

CultureConnect brings possibility to many people, including six young Pakistanis who will come to the U.S. in October.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs planned a program for them to experience culture in the United States.

Included in the group is Nauman Lasharie, a singer from Islamabad, whose song aired on a major Islamabad radio station since Mary Wilson's visit. Listen to it here! (Wait a few seconds for the song to start after you click.)


In Mozambique: Hohigo Jasse and Mary Wilson

Mozambican visitors traveled to Washington, Tennessee, California, and other U.S. locations during a followup program to Mary Wilson's visit to Maputo this year.

The group included Hohigo Jasse, a musician who plays traditional Mozambican instruments and also has exhibited his drawings in Austria—see photographs from Ms. Wilson's trip. He brought his musical instruments and was ready to learn and share his art. He even performed on stage with Mary Wilson!

More, coming soon.

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