by William Zajicek, contributor.
by Beatrice Rothweiler, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
by Ange Hwang, Asian Media Access.
by Elaine Dunn, China Insight.
By Jennifer Bennerotte, contributor.
By Wyn Huynh, contributor.
By Zan Gao and Yingying Chen, contributors.
By Lauren Hugh
by Chen ZHOU
by Romi Slowiak
by Elaine Dunn
100 years of the CCP: from rags to riches
By Elaine Dunn
Beijing is all set for a patriotic celebratory extravaganza on the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on July 1. First and foremost will be a Partywide campaign on CCP history and education.
Tips for diffusing anti-Asian hate incidents
CAAM Chinese Dance Theater retakes stage at Hopkins Center for the Arts
By Beatrice Rothweiler, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
June 13, a warm summer day, marked a new chapter for CAAM Chinese Dance Theater as more than 50 dancers performed at Hopkins Center for the Arts for an enthusiastic live audience -- the first time in almost 18 months. “Bright Spring, Dazzling Dance” captured the hearts of these Chinese dance lovers, of all age groups in the theater and, virtually, from as far as Asia even, with a resplendent display of performances.
Add a commentSpring planting at St. Paul–Changsha China Friendship Garden of Whispering Willows & Flowing Waters
By William Zajicek, contributor
Publisher’s Pronouncements (July 2021)
Greetings:
As we gear up for summer, we look forward to a return of normal pre-pandemic life. Although the Dragon Festival has announced that it will not be held this year, you should still visit Lake Phalen Park and check on the progress of the St. Paul–Changsha China Friendship Garden of Whispering Willows & Flowing Waters in St. Paul (update article on page 8).
Publisher’s Pronouncements (June 2021)
Greetings:
If traffic is any kind of an indicator, it appears that the COVID-19 crisis may have abated as people are hitting the road in response to relaxed social distancing requirements in the State of Minnesota. The timing could not have happened at a more appropriate time as the weather is warming up so people can enjoy dining outdoors and all kind of outdoor activities, including sports. We still have a ways to go get COVID-19 under control, but at least we can move about responsibly and slowly return to a normal life.
Stanley Chong Scholarship award ceremony of Chinese American Association of Minnesota held at Xiang Jiang Pavilion
By Zan Gao and Yingying Chen, contributors
Chinese American Association of Minnesota (CAAM) is the oldest and largest Chinese American community organization in Minnesota. Its mission is to provide cultural, educational, recreational, and other programs to promote the cultural heritage and enhance the Chinese Americans’ quality of life in Minnesota.
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Peking Garden Restaurant back in business
The devastating results from the riots and looting on the day George Floyd was killed just a year ago have put many businesses out of business. Compounding with the blow of the COVID pandemic, many retail stores, restaurants and shops shuttered their doors — some permanently.
Melody Zhou received Women in Leadership Award
By Jennifer Bennerotte, contributor
The Rotary Club of Edina presented Melody Zhou with its 2021 Chrysanne Manoles Women in Leadership Award at its May 6 meeting.
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Speaking out against hate and racism
By Chen ZHOU, contributor
Sign seen at March 28 rally
I want tell you about my friend Ni. Years ago, she got a note that read “Go back to your country, we don’t want you.” And, to this day, she still has the note. It is a reminder that she has never felt accepted by this country.
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Food, art and the internet at the heart of the anti-Asian hate movement
By Lauren Hugh, contributor; April 2021
Minnesotan Congressional Gold Medal recipient remembered
By Elaine Dunn, April 2021
It came as a pleasant surprise to Donald Wong when a relative notified him of the Congressional Gold Medal for WWII Chinese American veterans. He submitted the application for his deceased father Tom Younom Wong online – a relatively painless process, he said.
How I fell in love with the China Garden art form
by Romi Slowiak, Board member. Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society, contributor; April 2021
Sometimes you think you are not really in control of your life, not sure where you are going, and then you realize every step has led to this moment.
Rocky road ahead, China to US: Butt out!
Perhaps the choice of venue for the first Biden administration official meeting with the Chinese - Anchorage, Alaska, where average mid-March temperature runs below freezing - is a precursor to how things will go: frosty!
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Blast from the past: nostalgic Hong Kong travel posters
By Elaine Dunn, April 2021
For this writer, memories of growing up in Hong Kong in the ‘60s consist of much fun, freedom and feckless activities. This was a decade when Hong Kong grew in wealth and population at an unprecedented rate. Still, back then, probably most HK citizens knew things would be quite different when the territorial lease from China is up and the British colony goes back to China.
3,000-year-old artifact spawns modern fun
(Broken mask from sacrificial pit No. 5)
By Elaine Dunn, April 2021
On March 20, the Chinese National Cultural Heritage Administration released important archaeological findings from the 3,000-year-old Sanxingdui archaeological site. It said the artifacts could provide new insights on the ancient Shu (蜀, 1250-1100 B.C.) state, now part of Sichuan Province, in southwest China.
By not speaking out about anti-Asian racism, we help perpetuate it
By Ed Shew, contributor
Every group that has immigrated to America has struggled to fit in while battling the hatred and discrimination from those already established here. First there was the late-19th century “Yellow Peril” and later xenophobic myths that promoted the false ideas that Asians were disease carriers, a threat to the nation and could never truly become American.
Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) Preamble
According to the Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) Preamble:
Landmark study reveals historic contributions, ongoing challenges and stereotypes of Chinese Americans
[NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2021] – Committee of 100 (C100), the nonprofit leadership organization of Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, healthcare, and the arts announced a landmark study on the historic contributions of Chinese Americans to the fabric of American society.
Celebrating two female physicists
By Elaine Dunn, March 2021
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Since 1911, women the world over have been honored for their achievements, be it in the cultural, economic, educational, historical, political or social fields on this day.
Multigenerational Bergad family addresses critical local needs
This article by Sarah Lemagie, reprinted with permission from the Minneapolis Foundation, first appeared in the foundation’s website on Dec.7, 2020.
When the pandemic struck Minnesota this spring, Pearl Bergad reached out to her two sons and their wives: We’ve built up a pretty substantial reserve in our Donor Advised Fund at the Minneapolis Foundation, she pointed out. Let’s do something with it now.
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