On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
The Hip-hop/Kung Fu/Afro-Asian Connection: A Panel Discussion
A discussion at the Freer Gallery.
Where
Following the screening of Drunken Master, join a panel of experts for a lively discussion of the long-running relationship between martial-arts movies and rap music.
Panelists:
Barry Cole, member, Hop Fu
Nelson George, author of Hip Hop America
Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program
This event is cosponsored by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program. It is presented in conjunction with the exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? on view at the National Museum of Natural History through January 2.
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