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Author William Gee Wong discusses his book, "Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" at the Main San Francisco Library this Saturday, August 10.
Discover this inspiring story of immigration during exclusion-era America.
Joyce Chen escaped from Beijing in 1949 ahead of the communist takeover of China. She carved out an unexpected career in the United States by popularizing Chinese food.
Elon Musk explains several things most people don't know about China, and talks about potential future conflict with the United States.Buy my book, Thomas Pa...
The Culinary Institute of America has produced top chefs across the country, including Hawaiʻi's Roy Yamaguchi. The restaurateur has taken over as executive director at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiʻolani Community College.
Brian Wong writes on how Hong Kong’s unique history has made it one of the world’s most important cities in the modern age, and even with Beijing’s growing domain over the city Hong Kong can remain a vital and robust gateway to Asia for the West.
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Vol. 3, Issue 7
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Interested in helping us celebrate the legacy of Bruce Lee and the San Francisco Chinatown community on Saturday, July 20? Want to be a part of an exciting creative cultural event?
Join our team of dedicated and selfless individuals for our third Joy On Joice Street Fair and Festival. Multiple shifts available throughout the day, from 10am to 4pm.
We are looking for greeters, general programming support staff to assist in our efforts to bring the joy, the creativity and the culture to our community.
No experience necessary. Kindly send a DM or contact CHSA at [email protected] with your name and area of interest.
Join us in July for free public tours of our main exhibit, “With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America.” 🇺🇸
Tours will be offered at 11:30am on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 10th
Friday, July 12th
Wednesday, July 17th
Friday, July 19th
Wednesday, July 24th
Friday, July 27th
Wednesday, July 31st
Free! RSVP optional but appreciated. Tours begin in our main lobby at 11:30am and are approximately 45 minutes long. Bring your best questions! 🤩
Summer! Night market! Chinatown!
Enjoy some summertime food, festivities and fun in Chinatown at the monthly BeChinatown Night Market.
📍 Grant Ave
🗓️ Friday, July 12
⏰ 5:30-9PM
See you there!
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We are proud to announce our festival information for 2024! Thank you for your support.
Friday, August 2
Movie Night at Ward Theaters
Meet Actor Shin Hyun Joon!
Saturday, August 3
20th Annual Korean Festival
10:00am - 6:00pm (new time)
Kakaako Mauka Gateway Park (new location)
- Performance by KPOP group Spia
- KPOP Dance and Song Contest
- Korean Food Eating Challenges
- Nonstop Entertainment
- Food Booths
- Cultural Exhibits and more!
We will be sharing more information on our festival here!
Hello and welcome to our third Japanese Film Festival Online , where you can enjoy watching Japanese movies from the comfort of your own home! We invite you to explore the various facets of Japanese culture through different genres of movies ranging from documentaries, fiction, animation, and films....
Throughout the month of May, the Marine Corps celebrates and recognizes the contributions and honorable service of Asian American and Pacific Islander Marines.
From Marines like Colonel Kurt Chew-En Lee - who received the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Korea - to those serving in our ranks today, Marines bring their own unique thoughts, backgrounds and experiences to ensure we remain “most ready when the nation is least ready.”
🌟 Grand Opening: China Institute Culinary Center 🌟
🎉 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 12, and prepare for an enchanting evening that promises to delight the senses! Savor an exquisite feast curated by award-winning chefs and join us in honoring visionary Chinese American chefs. 🍽️✨
This celebration will be an unforgettable blend of flavors, festivity, and recognition you won’t miss!
⏰ Reception: 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Awards: 7:00 PM
🎩 Dress Code: Festive
🏆 Honoring:
👨🍳 Chef Peter Chang (Chang Chang, Washington D.C.)
👨🍳 Chef George Chen (China Live, San Francisco)
👨🍳 Chef Martin Yan (Host of Yan Can Cook, PBS)
… More honorees to be announced soon!
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-opening-china-institute-culinary-center-tickets-890515565027?aff=oddtdtcreator
➡️ Tables of Ten: $25,000 | $15,000
➡️ Lead Sponsor: $5,000
➡️ Sponsor: $2,500
➡️ Individual Tickets: $888
🗣️ For ads in our Gala Program or more details, contact Lorna Lim at 📧 [email protected] Or, if you can’t attend but wish to contribute, donate: https://chinainstitute.org/donate/
Raise a toast with us to new beginnings and prosperity! 🍾
🎶 The ukulele is a symbol of Hawaiian culture and has charmed audiences worldwide. The ukelele’s earliest print appearance was in 1886, where it was called a taro patch fiddler.
Originating from the machete, a Portuguese folk instrument, the ukulele's journey began with Madeiran immigrants in the 1870s. The Madeiran luthiers (craftspeople who create string instruments) used Hawaiian hardwoods— koa—the same material used for fine furniture, tying the instrument directly to the landscape. Skilled luthiers, like Augusto Dias (1842–1915), Manuel Nunes (1843–1922), and Jose do Espirito Santo (1850–1905), crafted the first ukuleles in Honolulu, and by the 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair, it had captured global attention. The ukulele remains a powerful symbol of aloha, celebrated in the soulful music of artists like Taimane Gardner, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, and Paula Fuga.
‘Ukulele made by the C. F. Martin Company of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, ca. 1900–25.
Announcing an online panel discussion, June 15, 2024, spotlighting Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and his connection with Hawaii and other early Chinese Hawaiians.
Register here: https://sdsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-6urDkrGd22bvEUzjWK8LMIlaMswZyc #/registration
Get ready for obon! 🏮
お盆 is a time to remember our ancestors and friends. Every summer, we dress in yukata 浴衣 (light cotton kimono) and gather for bon odori 盆踊り ( ).
In partnership with Mei & Kei Kimono-Ya, we're hosting a Yukata Workshop for all ages, genders, and skill levels to prepare for the upcoming festival season. 🧑🏫 This workshop will include a live demonstration by Allegra Soumei Matsuo Mossman and Chris Chieko Minn, a yukata lesson, a discount, and parking validation.
📅 Saturday, June 8, 2024 (2 sessions available)
📍 JCCH ʻOhana Room (5th Floor)
🎫 $10 Workshop Fee
📣 Spaces are limited! Register at bit.ly/jcchyukata
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