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.
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The Changing Roles of U.S., Australia, China and India in the South Pacific
Breakfast with The Honorable C. Steven McGann
U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
Creating the Digital Cave
Artist Jason Salavon and F|S curator Keith Wilson discuss the fascinating process of creating the Digital Cave, an immersive video installation featured in the exhibition Echoes of the Past at the Smithsonian Institute.
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Southern California's largest and most prestigious film festival of its kind launches the celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Directors Guild of America. From comedy and drama to documentaries and shorts, the 23rd edition of this week long festival shares the stories of Asian Pacifics in America and abroad.
Fujian Blue
Part of the "China's Past, Present, Future on Film" series.
The Proselytizing Storyteller and Buddhist Miracle Tales in Tang Dynasty China (618–907)
The Stanford Center for East Asian Studies will host a talk by Manling Luo, Associate Professor of Chinese Literature at Indiana University.
East Meets West IX
Dance of Asian America presents dances that unite some of the best from the east and the west.
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple Triple Gem Refuge Ceremony
Temple Triple Gem Refuge Ceremony at Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai
Civil Society in East Asia
The Harvard-Yenching Institute presents a roundtable discussion.
Classical Chinese Medicine Series with NCNM
Lan Su Garden joins with the National College of Natural Medicine to present a weekly series throughout April on the study of Classical Chinese medicine.
Border Crossings: From Imperial to Popular Life
This exhibition explores the question of how the boundaries between social classes and identities are challenged and transcended.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?