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.
Film/TV/radio
Screening: “Morning Sun”
The East Asian Studies Center at Johns Hopkins University presents a screening of Morning Sun with the director, Professor Carma Hinton.
Screening: The Seal of Love (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of The Seal of Love.
Screen Asia: "Rush Hour 2"
Detective Inspector Lee and Detective Carter return in the second installment of the Rush Hour franchise, this time both venturing to Lee’s home of Hong Kong. Chinese cinematic superstar Zhang Ziyi joins the star-studded cast, along with Don Cheadle and Roselyn Sánchez.
Discovering a Musical Heartland: Wu Man's Return to China
The Huntington Library presents a discussion with Wu Man of her music and the life of a musician in remote areas of China, included a documentary film she created.
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is among filmmaker Wayne Wang's latest Asian-themed films that explore the bonds of family and Chinese identity in the modern world.
Memory Project Films: "Children's Village" and "Luo Village"
Harvard University presents a screening of the films "Children's Village" and "Luo Village".
I-House Film Series: San Yuan Li
UC Berkeley's International House Film Series presents a screening of San Yuan Li.
Assignment: China
Asia Society presents the screening of ASSIGNMENT: CHINA, one episode of a multi-part documentary series on the history of American correspondents in China dating back to the 1940s.
U.S.-China Entertainment Law Conference
The one-day conference is co-hosted by Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Special Screening of Confucius, starring Chow Yun-Fat!
The Pacific Asia Museum will show Confucius as part of the Chinese American Film Festival.
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