Southern California Education, Tourism, & Cultural Organization

Our mission is to serve as a focal point for identifying and promoting opportunities for residents and visitors to expand their understanding and appreciation of the world. We foster and facilitate positive experiences through the arts, the humanities, adventure, and the wide array of destinations and cultures within the region. We produce events and activities to help further education, information, and experiences

Cultural tourism brings people together to experience different cultures, educational activities, and artistic endeavors

We approach cultural tourism through

•   Exhibitions

•   Seminars

•   Panel discussions

•   Master classes

•   Tours and cultural travel

•   Cultural preservation activities

•   Student/Teacher exchanges

With the objectives of

•   Improving cross-cultural understanding

•   Interpreting and preserving cultural resources

•   Fostering mutual understanding

•   Promoting friendly and peaceful relations

•   Supporting the U.S. Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961