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Celebrate with us as CAM turns 17 on December 18, 2020! In honor of our birthday, we will be hosting two exciting family-friendly programs! .... Kid’s Story Time with CAM! @ 2pm 2:30pm PST Children of all ages are welcome to join Miss Rita as she reads, Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won. Be ready to sing songs and join the fun. Kid’s Story Time with CAM is a partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library presenting a short story time series featuring Asian American themed stories and authors. This book is suited for ages 4-7, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision. Register for free now by using the link http://camla.eventbrite.com/ . The ABC’s of Storytelling through Photography @ 5pm 6pm PST Turn celebration memories into art with award-winning photographer Karen Zhou! This interactive photography workshop will teach beginning photographers the art of composition, experimenting with and exploring viewpoints and perspectives. During the program, Karen will share some of her own celebratory photos of festivals in the Asian American Pacific Islander community. We invite you to bring a camera, smartphone, or tablet and a toy or object to practice your photography skills. Karen will also answer participant questions towards the end of the program if time permits. This program is suitable for ages 8 and above, families welcome. Register for free now by using the link http://camla.eventbrite.com/ . . 2020121817 . 2230 ( Rita Law) Brian Won 47 http://camla.eventbrite.com/ . 56 (Karen Zhou) 8 http://camla.eventbrite.com/

Just as a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to visit our one-of-a-kind, CAM designed holiday tree before it gets sent out to one lucky bidder! CAM has been a part of South Coast Plaza's Pavilion of Holiday Trees, a unique display of themed, decorated trees which may be seen at the Plaza until Dec. 4th. These pictures were taken by OC Lee and Jessica Mei. Thank you for visiting our tree! We invite you to visit the pavilion and take photos with CAM's tree. Don’t forget to tag... us (@camlaorg on Instagram and @ChineseAmericanMuseum on Facebook) in the photo! Our tree is also up for auction and will be delivered to the highest bidder in time for your holiday celebration. 100% of the proceeds from the winning bid will benefit CAM. You can bid on and view more photos of our tree by clicking on this link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/jfw/i/_All/cdPb/?search= - - [Photo Credits: OC Lee] #CAM #chineseamericanmuseum #seasonsgreetings #holidaytree #happyholidays #LosAngeles #chinatown #dtla #museums #MuseumFromHome #southcoastplaza

On October 24, 2020, the Chinese American Museum will commemorate the historic tragedy known as the Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871. Growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the region led to the brutal killing of eighteen victims in 1871. One of the most heinous acts of racially motivated violence Los Angeles has ever experienced took place in the streets near our present-day museum. We invite you to stand with us virtually in commemorating the lives lost 149 years ago. ... Click on the link to register https://1871commemoration.eventbrite.com . . 202010241871 187118 149 https://1871commemoration.eventbrite.com

Since the Chinese American Museum opened its doors in 2003, we have been amazed by how we have grown as a museum. Beyond sharing our community’s history, we have also become a resource for education, diversity, and inclusion across Southern California and beyond. This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting CAM’s mission by donating at camla.org/donatenow (https://www.paypal.com/donate/)! This year has been a particularly defining moment for both the museum and the nation.... This clip [https://vimeo.com/483862450] comes from our 24th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala video presentation, with words from our board president Dr. Gay Yuen. CAM has had the responsibility of addressing and denouncing the acts of hate experienced by Chinese Americans all across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum has been closed to the public, but we have been able to continue operations and programs from home with the help of public support and our generous donors. With all that we do to advance our mission, please consider donating to CAM this holiday season. . . 2003(#GivingTuesday): camla.org/donatenow 24 (COVID-19) - - #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2020 #CAM #chineseamericanmuseum #Museum #MuseumFromHome #museums #support #chinatown #losangeles #dtla #nonprofit #API #asianamerican #chineseamerican #education #HistoryMakers

On October 24th, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT, the Chinese American Museum will commemorate the historic tragedy known as the Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871, the result of growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the region. One of the most heinous acts of racially motivated violence Los Angeles has ever experienced took place in the streets near our present-day museum. We invite you to stand with us virtually in commemorating the lives lost 149 years ago. Register here: https://187...1commemoration.eventbrite.com In addition to the performance of an excerpt from Lloyd Suh's play, "The Chinese Lady", by Artists at Play, the following individuals will be participating in the solemn observance: - Honorable Judy Chu, Representative, United States Congress - Honorable Ed Chau, Member, California State Assembly - David Louie, President, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Commission - Arturo Chavez, General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument - Dr. Gay Yuen, President, Friends of the Chinese American Museum - Artists at Play's director Rebecca Wear and actress Amy Shu will present an excerpt from Lloyd Suh’s play, "The Chinese Lady." - Michael Truong, Executive Director, Chinese American Museum [Photo Credits: Michael C. Palma] . . . #CAM #chineseamericanmuseum #ChineseAmerican #API #asianamerican #ArtistsatPlay #TheChineseLady #LloydSuh #losangeles #DTLA #chinatown #museum #MuseumFromHome #Commemoration #virtualevent #zoom

Season’s Greetings! If you haven’t already, there is still time to visit our one-of-a-kind, CAM designed holiday tree! CAM is among 36 organizations to participate in South Coast Plaza's Pavilion of Holiday Trees, a unique display of themed, decorated trees which may be seen at the Plaza until Dec. 4th. We invite you to visit the pavilion and take photos with CAM's tree. Don’t forget to tag us (@camlaorg on Instagram and @ChineseAmericanMuseum on Facebook) in the photo! Our t...ree is also up for auction and will be delivered to the highest bidder in time for your holiday celebration. 100% of the proceeds from the winning bid will benefit CAM. You can bid on and view more photos of our tree by clicking on this link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/jfw/i/_All/cdPb/?search= - - #CAM #chineseamericanmuseum #seasonsgreetings #holidaytree #happyholidays #LosAngeles #chinatown #dtla #museums #MuseumFromHome #southcoastplaza See more

Join CAM and AAP virtually this Saturday, Oct. 24th in commemorating the lives lost 149 years ago in the 1871 Los Angeles Chinese Massacre. If the link below does not redirect, please register at https://1871commemoration.eventbrite.com

Join us Thanksgiving week on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, @ 4pm PST for our next virtual Kid’s Story Time with CAM! Gather up the little ones and find a cozy spot to join along! We are continuing our partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library to present a short storytime series featuring Asian American themed stories read by Children’s Librarian, Rita Law. Next on the series: Miss Rita reads The Empty Pot by Demi. ... Space is limited, register for free now by using the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-story-time-6-with-cam-the This book is suited for 4-8 years old, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision. Kid’s Story Time with CAM is a virtual program hosted on Zoom, registration via Eventbrite required. - - #CAM #chineseamerican #chineseamericanmuseum #MuseumFromHome #Museums #api #dtla #losangeles #chinatown #book #storytime #library #read #Thanksgiving

The Claremont Colleges and the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) invites you to attend How the Covid 19 Anti-Asian Politics is Impacting the 2020 Elections webinar today, Oct. 21st at 4 pm PDT. Feel free to share and attend if you’re interested. Click on the link below to register: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us///WN_zbUxpbcOT6-AVsVafnDTzA... For more information, please see the flyer. . . . #webinar #JudyChu #JanelleWong #APCF #Museum #MuseumFromHome #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #chinatown #losangeles #dtla #election

The Chinese American Museum has partnered with South Coast Plaza’s ‘Pavilion of Holiday Trees’ to decorate a special holiday tree. Our tree, along with 36 other organizations’, will be on display from November 14 to December 4. We invite you to visit the pavilion and take photos with our tree. Make sure to tag us in the photo! Our tree is also up for auction and will be delivered to the highest bidder in time for your holiday celebration. 100% of the proceeds from the winning... bid will benefit the museum. You can bid and view more photos of our tree at https://e.givesmart.com/events/jfw/i/_Auction/cdPb/?search= beginning November 14. . . (South Coast Plaza)351114124 (Chinese American Museum) 1114https://e.givesmart.com/events/jfw/i/_Auction/cdPb/?search= - - #southcoastplaza #southcoastplazaarts #pavilionofholidaytrees #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #MuseumfromHome #LosAngeles #Chinatown #DTLA #API #AsianAmerican #ChineseAmerican #Museums #Christmas #trees #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #auction #silentauction

Thank you for joining us on our 24th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala - online! We hope you enjoyed our program and had fun watching it from your home. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and contributed to this year's silent auction. Can't wait to see everyone in person at our next year's gala! ... . . . #warriors #historymakers #gala #cam #chineseamericanmuseum #chineseamerican #api #asianamerican #historymakersawardsgala #museum #museumfromhome #silentauction See more

Although we won’t be able to see each other tonight, CAM still glammed up to keep the spirit of the Gala alive as we are watching from home. Please join us tonight at 7pm PDT to watch the 24th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala presentation, using the link and access code below. This event is free and open to the public. historymakers.camla.org ... Access Code: cam999 Our virtual Silent Auction is open from 6 pm to 9 pm PDT! You can access it from the Historymakers website. . . . #historymakers #awards #gala #historymakersawardsgala #cam #chineseamerican #chineseamericanmuseum #losangeles #chinatown #dtla #museumfromhome #galafromhome #fundraiser #silentauction #warriors #warriorsshapinganewfuture See more

The Chinese American Museum presents a virtual format of the 24th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala on Tuesday, October 20th. This event is free and open to the public. Our video presentation starts at 7:00 pm PDT ... The silent auction will be from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT To access the website, visit historymakers.camla.org/ [Your access code is: cam999] *Please note that the access code will not be valid until 6:00 pm PDT on the day of the event (Oct. 20th). In the meantime, you can preview the website to learn more about our honorees. This year’s theme, Warriors Shaping a New Future, is inspired by the men and women who are meeting today's challenges with integrity and high ideals. Take a sneak peek at our Silent Auction page! (Updated periodically) https://one.bidpal.net/camla2020/welcome . . #CAM #chinatown #chineseamericanmuseum #AsianAmerican #ChineseAmerican #Warriors #WarriorsShapingaNewFuture #historymakersawardsgala #Gala #Museum #MuseumFromHome #api

Join Artists at Play (AAP), in collaboration with the Chinese American Museum, for a conversation about "The Chinese Lady" by Lloyd Suh. The event explores the play and its connection to the history of Chinese in America, and what role the arts play in the interpretation and remembering of that history. Panelists include Rena Heinrich (USC Professor of Theatre Practice), Eugene Moy (Chinese American Museum board member), Rebecca Wear (director of AAP's 2019 production of The Chinese Lady). The event is moderated by AAP Producing Artistic Leader Stefanie Lau. The conversation will be recorded as part of the AAP Podcast inaugural season. RSVP by clicking here: https://usc.zoom.us/web/register/WN_KO2G_dqcSAWxxp-qr7vs-g

The Chinese American Museum proudly presents the 24th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala, hosted virtually! This year’s theme is Warriors Shaping a New Future. Join us this year on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 @7pm PDT as we honor individuals and organizations who have amplified the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and who have led the way in combating systemic racism in our nation. Register here https://historymakers2020.eventbrite.com to reserve your complimentary ti...cket. This year’s History Makers are: Asian American Journalists Association - LA Chapter Advocacy in Action Award Judge Dolly Gee Judge Ronald S.W. Lew Visionary Award Mei Wah Lau Community Trailblazer Award LA Times Societal Transformation Award The Honorable Hilda Solis Courage in Leadership Award Renee Tajima-Peña Champion for Justice Award Helen Zia Dr. Dan S. Louie Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award This year’s President’s Award goes to Jim Jang Our Honorary Dinner Chairs are Dr. Carl and Linda Moy. Our Event Chairs are Ed Lew and Lan Ong. Be sure to browse our exciting selection of silent auction items! This year’s Silent Auction will open online at 6pm PDT and close at 9pm PDT on the night of the Gala. Visit camla.org/24th-annual-historymakers-awards-gala-2020/ for more information about this year’s gala. We would like to thank our special friends of the Chinese American Museum: Cathay Bank Munson Kwok and Suellen Cheng Madison Media LLC Dr. Gay Q. Yuen Enterprise Holdings Foundation Robert and Esther Louie Henry Hong W. Moy Foundation Jim Jang Lai Y. Lillian Lee Jang Susanna and Evans Lam Bing Liu PAMC Health Foundation . . . 24 10207 https://historymakers2020.eventbrite.com Renee Tajima Peña 69 http://camla.org/24th-annual-historymakers-awards-gala-2020/ - - #CAM #chineseamericanmuseum #losangeles #Chinatown #dtla #virtualgala #gala #Historymakers #warriors #api #asianamerican #chineseamerican #historymakersawardsgala #2020

Thank you for attending last week’s premiere event of the Tea Talk series featuring Lisa See & Linda Louie, moderated by Lan Ong. If you missed the live event or would like to watch it again, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel. Click the link here https://youtu.be/7mfVNBurl8k to be redirected. More about the event: The virtual event included a book talk where Lisa shared the inspiration behind her bestseller, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and a tra...ditional tea demonstration performed by tea educator and owner of Bana Tea Company, Linda Louie. The two shared photographs from their research trip to China and Linda gave insight to the rich history behind Pu’er tea. The event concluded with an audience Q&A moderated by Lan Ong, FCAM Board Member and Managing Director of Wing Hop Fung. Follow CAM to stay up to date on our future events including the next installment of Tea Talk. . . . (Lan Ong) YouTube - - #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #Museums #museumfromhome #DTLA #LosAngeles #Chinatown #Tea #TeaTalk #BookTalk #LisaSee #LindaLouie #LanOng #ChineseAmerican #AsianAmerican #API #Teas #TheTeaGirlofHummingbirdLane #virtualevent #winghopfung #Banateacompany

Hi it’s Ashley again and I would like to wish all of you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated this year on October 1st. I chose to do my final project on the Mid-Autumn Festival because it is an incredibly important celebration to appreciate the full moon and end of the summer harvest. To show thanks and appreciation, friends and family gift mooncakes and presents to colleagues and loved ones prior to the day. On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival,... many families reunite for dinner, admire the full moon, and eat delicious mooncakes. The roundness of the full moon symbolizes the complete gathering of a family. In my family, we celebrate the night by visiting my grandparents’ house and sharing the ultimate feast my grandma prepares for everyone. I always look forward to savoring succulent roast duck and fresh vegetables. Towards the end of the night, we would gather around to try all different kinds of mooncakes and rate which one was the most delicious. Although it’s tough to get together this year, that connection and bond is especially important. Even though I won’t be able to reunite with my family for a feast this year, I’m looking forward to video chatting from everyone’s own dinner table! . . . 101 - - #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #Museums #museumfromhome #DTLA #LosAngeles #Chinatown #ChineseAmerican #AsianAmerican #API #moonfestival #midautumnfestival #mooncakes #roastduck #mooncake #moon #familyreunion #lanterns #intern #internfinalproject #GettyIntern #GettyMui #CAMIntern #getty #october

CAM invites you to tune in on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm PDT for the fourth panel discussion in the Studying Our Past, Shaping Our Future series via Zoom. Join us as we hear from a younger generation about how they navigate life’s challenges during the pandemic. The majority of the program will be in Mandarin. More information can be found on the flyer. . .... . 2020103730830Zoom - - #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #MuseumfromHome #museums #LosAngeles #DTLA #Chinatown #Program #API #AsianAmerican #ChineseAmerican

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with CAM! Tune in virtually for Kid’s Story Time with CAM on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 @ 4pm PDT! Gather up the little ones and find a cozy spot to join along! We are continuing our partnership with Chinatown Branch Library to present a short story time series featuring Asian American themed stories read by Children’s Librarian, Rita Law. Next on the series: Miss Rita reads "Round is a Mooncake" by Roseanne Thong. Space is limite...d, register for free now by clicking on this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-story-time-4-with-cam-the This virtual story-time will be hosted on Zoom and is suitable for 2-5 years old with parental supervision. . . . #CAM #ChineseAmericanMuseum #Museums #museumfromhome #DTLA #LosAngeles #Chinatown #ChineseAmerican #AsianAmerican #MidAutumnFestival #moonfestival #midautumnfestival #storytime #books #read #mooncakes #Mooncake