Asian Comics Exhibition at Bowers Museum (August 3, 2024)

Be our guest at an educator’s day out at the Bowers! 

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Asian Comics Exhibition at Bowers Museum

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM-4:00 PM

Location: 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, California 92706

Cost: FREE. Admission to both the permanent and special exhibitions, workshop and the docent tour ($45) will be covered by U.S.-China Institute.

 
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Exploring East Asian Visual Culture (July 29 – August 2, 2024)

Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of East Asian visual arts in this illuminating seminar. Delve into the captivating blend of tradition and innovation, spanning from ancient origins to contemporary expressions. Discover the pulse of urban culture and contemporary art flourishing in East Asian metropolises, while unraveling the profound impact of film, manga, and multimedia on societal narratives.
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East Asian Design: Architecture & Urbanism (June 18- July 16, 2024)

Sessions meet on Tuesdays for the following dates: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16.

This complimentary online seminar will overview the multifaceted architectural and urbanist dimensions of East Asia - from its urban planning concepts and monuments, to construction techniques and aesthetic concepts.

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Japanese Classical Literature (Tuesdays, April 30 - May 28, 2024)

We cordially invite K-12 educators to join us in a hybrid seminar that will introduce you to the rich world of classical Japanese literature.

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Webinar For K-12 Educators: Robert Wells Discusses "Voices From The Bottom Of The South China Sea" (Wednesday, March 27, 2024)

Voices From The Bottom Of The South China Sea tells us a story that reveals the early links between U.S. and China.  President Abraham Lincoln authorized the building of massive steamships to link the U.S. and Asia. Chinese laborers came to the U.S. to earn money and in 1874 hundreds were on their way back home when their ship sank off the China coast.

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Voices From The Bottom Of The South China Sea is about a remarkable yet little known story of early links between the U.S. and China. Wells unpacks the massive effort to bring Chinese labor to work in the U.S. and the tragic sinking of an American ship carrying hundreds back home to China. 

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Happy Year of The Dragon! 祝您龙年快乐!

Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute! 

As we welcome the Year of the Dragon, we embrace the spirit of strength, wisdom, and prosperity that this majestic creature symbolizes in many Asian cultures.

May the Year of the Dragon bring us all opportunities for growth, success, and fulfillment. Let's celebrate this occasion with joy, unity, and hope for a bright future. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year! 

East Asian Foodways Across Borders (Tuesdays, March 12- April 23,2024)

In our five-week workshop, we will assess how foodways in East Asia have changed continuously through interactions among people across cultures and over time.

 

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