Contact: Erlinda Sage
Tel: 503.868.8030
Email: info@easternvoyages.com
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Local Company Aspires for International Harmony

By Erlinda Sage
September 29, 2006

Portland, OR - Nowadays, Sino-US relations are as important as ever, economically and politically. The trade deficit, the much-anticipated 2008 Olympics and China’s role in the North Korea crisis all make China a key actor on the international stage. Eastern Voyages is not just in the travel and tourism industry. They are into improving Sino-U.S. relations - one person at a time. With Eastern Voyages, you don’t just get a trip to China; you get the experience of a lifetime.

Eastern Voyages offers three appealing choices. People can choose to study Mandarin in Beijing. Not only is there complete language immersion, teachers accompany students to famous cultural sites. Another option is the sports camp. You will be able to learn Kung Fu, self-defense and sports – all in a Chinese setting. A third alternative is Eastern Voyages’ whirlwind culture tours; each day packed with visits to numerous cultural sites. Peter Yu, founder and owner of Eastern Voyages says, “We feel that many tour packages only provide a minimalist look at China; we want to provide a more meaningful experience.” Eastern Voyages encourages this experience by allowing people to interpret China with their own experiences. At the same time, the experience obliterates the stereotypes associated with China and the Chinese.

But Eastern Voyages won’t just do work in China, they plan to act locally as well. Their interactive website, www.EasternVoyages.com, includes articles, discussion forums and mailing lists. They will plan events involving the local Chinese community while providing services to certain sectors such as American parents of Chinese adoptees and American Born Chinese. Eastern Voyages is doing their part on a very small scale to contribute to an appreciation of China. And that’s a big deal.

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