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Chinese American Museum in DC is a new Washington museum, the first and only museum in our nation's capital dedicated to the Chinese American story ... its history, culture, contributions, and voice.

Throwin’ it back a little sooner than later to the Summer Arts Market we hosted a few weeks back 🤩🙌🏻 As what Alberto Iba...
08/21/2026

Throwin’ it back a little sooner than later to the Summer Arts Market we hosted a few weeks back 🤩🙌🏻

As what Alberto Ibarguen said, “Art brings people together physically—at galleries, museums, performance spaces—and culturally, through its capacity to tell a community’s shared story, to inspire reflection, and form connections that transcend differences.”

We are grateful for this community ✨

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08/09/2026

Because art comes in many different shape and forms 🎨💐💍📚

Huge shoutout to every volunteer who helped this event come to life!

Vendors highlighted:

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🍵 Tang Reserve Tea

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Stay tuned for our next pop-up event! 👀
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07/22/2026

We will be giving away 2 full albums and 5 simple albums this weekend for Cadenza Duo! Come join us on July 25th from 1:00-2:30pm. Grab your raffle ticket at the door. You don’t want to miss this one ⭐️

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to stop by our Midsummer Market! We had such a fun time. Special thanks to ou...
07/14/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to stop by our Midsummer Market! We had such a fun time. Special thanks to our amazing vendors and all their hard work:

TOIMOI BAKERY
Seven Teahouse
Steven Chang
Zen Garden Aromas
petalsandmetals

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Zen Garden Alma’s ✨🪷 Zen Garden Aromas is a husband-and-wife, Taiwanese American-...
07/11/2026

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Zen Garden Alma’s ✨

🪷 Zen Garden Aromas is a husband-and-wife, Taiwanese American-owned business based in Potomac, Maryland, founded in April 2025. We create handcrafted home and body care products featuring authentic Asian-inspired fragrances, gentle formulas, and thoughtfully selected ingredients.

Inspired by the scents and memories of Asia, our products are designed to evoke nostalgia, comfort, and tranquility—offering a small sensory retreat from the fast pace of everyday life while honoring and sharing our Asian heritage.

We’ll see you tomorrow!

🌿Midsummer Market | 半夏小集
📍 Chinese American Museum DC
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission
🔗 rsvp link in Bio

Thank you so much to Judy Ikels for hosting yet another successful book talk for her book Death in Wartime China: A Daug...
07/10/2026

Thank you so much to Judy Ikels for hosting yet another successful book talk for her book Death in Wartime China: A Daughter’s Discovery. Vulnerable and intimate conversations like the one we shared yesterday are how we learn. Stories stay alive through the people who tell them, and community is how we continue to foster education and understanding. Her book tells the story of her father, who sacrificed himself to save the lives of his seven crew memebers during WWII. To purchase please see the link in our bio!

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Petals & Metals Studio ✨🌷Petals & Metals Studio is a DMV-based jewelry studio tha...
07/10/2026

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Petals & Metals Studio ✨

🌷Petals & Metals Studio is a DMV-based jewelry studio that transforms traditional Chinese patterns and cultural motifs into intricate, contemporary jewelry. Blending heritage craftsmanship with modern design, the studio creates pieces that celebrate the beauty of Chinese artistry in forms meant to be worn and cherished. For this market, Petals & Metals has curated two exclusive collections inspired by China’s rich artistic traditions.

The first collection features authentic Song Brocade (宋锦), a traditional Chinese silk textile recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Renowned for its intricate weaving techniques and vibrant patterns, Song Brocade is paired with symbols of good fortune—including lucky elephant charms, jade-inspired pendants, birds, and other meaningful motifs—to create jewelry that represents happiness, prosperity, and blessings.

The second collection draws inspiration from the murals and colors of Dunhuang, the historic oasis along the ancient Silk Road where Eastern and Western cultures flourished together. Crafted with natural Alxa Agate from Inner Mongolia and Egg Yolk Stone (蛋黄石) from Gansu, these pieces echo the warm reds, golden yellows, and earthy tones of the Dunhuang murals, celebrating the timeless beauty of northwestern China through contemporary jewelry.

One more vendor highlight to go - see you Saturday!

🌿Midsummer Market | 半夏小集
📍 Chinese American Museum DC
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission
🔗 rsvp link in Bio

🎋 Join us on Saturday, July 25 for Cadenza Duo: The Resonant Island—a captivating afternoon of live bamboo flute, improv...
07/08/2026

🎋 Join us on Saturday, July 25 for Cadenza Duo: The Resonant Island—a captivating afternoon of live bamboo flute, improvisation, and storytelling that bridges tradition and innovation.

Experience the artistry of Lin Hsiao-Feng, an award-winning Taiwanese improvising flutist and curator whose work brings together flute traditions from around the world, alongside Hsuan Chang Kitano, a multimedia artist, producer, and Indiana University faculty member whose cross-disciplinary collaborations have earned Grammy and Golden Melody Award recognition.

📍 Chinese American Museum DC
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM, Saturday July 25th

LINK IN BIO TO RSVP

Come listen, explore, and be inspired. We hope to see you there! ✨

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Uncle Ping’s✨🍚 Uncle Ping’s is an authentic Taiwanese street food brand that puts...
07/08/2026

✨ Midsummer Market Vendors Highlight — Uncle Ping’s✨

🍚 Uncle Ping’s is an authentic Taiwanese street food brand that puts a modern twist on beloved classics. Known for its handcrafted dumplings, traditional Taiwanese dishes, and signature house-made sauces, the business brings the bold flavors of Taiwan’s street food culture to farmers markets across the DMV.

Founder Steven Chang describes himself as a food specialist rather than a chef, though his roots in the culinary world run deep. Raised in a family immersed in the food industry, he grew up around his parents’ Asian wholesale business at Union Market in Washington, D.C. His father also founded one of Altoona, Pennsylvania’s first Taiwanese-Chinese restaurants, where he spent 25 years introducing authentic Taiwanese cuisine to the community.

After returning home from Colorado, Steven launched Uncle Ping’s with a simple idea: share the comfort and tradition of Taiwanese street food through handmade dumplings. Three years later, the business has grown to seven farmers markets, a microbrewery partnership, and food festivals throughout the region—bringing authentic Taiwanese flavors to a growing community of food lovers.

More vendor highlights coming soon!

🌿Midsummer Market | 半夏小集
📍 Chinese American Museum DC
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission
🔗 rsvp link in Bio

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1218 16th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+12024237512

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