Chinese American Museum Washington DC

03/31/2021

Eugene Lee Yang of The Try Guys Made a Documentary About Anti-Asian Hate

Eugene Yang, YouTuber best known for his work with The Try Guys, created this up-close and in-depth look at the rise in anti-Asian hate. More than ever, these conversations and historic truths must be brought to light.

#TalkAsianHate #StopAsianHate #ChineseAmerican #AsianAmerican #AmericanHistory #AsianAmericanHistory #tryguys #eugeneleeyang #camdc

The famous YouTuber has created an expert-packed documentary to raise money and awareness in the wake of violence against Asians across the U.S.

03/30/2021

Just one day left in our silent auction. Want to host a private event at the museum? Tour Oak Spring Gardens with the director, Sir Peter Crane? Have a private tea tasting? Or have a lunch with the museum's leadership? From interactive jungle adventures to fine wine, check out some one-of-a-kind experiences and objects ready for bids. Proceeds support the museum and its programs.

https://event.auctria.com/2288365b-e063-4afb-a780-cbaa58fe303b/

#camdc #chineseamerican #asianamerican #buildittogether #museums #auction

03/29/2021

From celebrity magician, Shin Lim, to astronaut, Taylor Wang, the 2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC delivered an evening of inspiration, hope, and fun. Emcees, veteran TV journalists Joie Chen and Richard Liu, guided us through an up-beat evening line-up of honorees and entertainment including Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, Connie Chung, Dr. Peter Tsai, Michelle Kwan, Adele Lim, Dr. Taylor Wang, Tina Tchen, and Daphne Kwok. The entertainment stole the show and our hearts including a cappella singers, Ethnobeat, guzheng musician, Lily Zhang, soprano opera vocalist, Huanhuan Ma, and America’s Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim., with guest appearances from actors Ken Leung and Ronny Chieng.

If you missed the event, you can STILL WATCH and support the museum at https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala2

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraising event on every level, including Mei Xu founder of Yes She May, Koo Yuen of The Yuen Foundation, and Wai Moy and Family. A special thank you to our event partners, The 1882 Foundation, CCACC, B. Lin Catering, Valley Brook Tea, and Yao Family Wine. Your participation provides vital support for the museum and its programs. This museum is made possible because of you.

The Chinese American Museum DC is the first and only museum in our nation's capital dedicated to sharing the history, culture, and contributions of Chinese Americans to our nation and beyond. To learn more visit us at http://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org.

#camdc #gala #shinlimmagic #washingtondc #conniechung #michellekwan #joiechen #richardlui #asianamerican #chineseamerican #museum #huanhuanma

03/25/2021

Lights, webcam, action! Tonight is the night!

It’s not too late to claim your seat (from the comfort of your own home) at the 2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC.

Our star-studded virtual gala themed "Build it together!" boasts a lineup of luminaries and American icons co-emceed by veteran TV journalists Joie Chen and Richard Lui. Hear from honorees Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, Connie Chung, Michelle Kwan, and more. Be dazzled by performers America's Got Talent winner, magician, Shin Lim, and classical and contemporary acts including a cappella group Ethnobeat, a traditional guzheng player, and opera singer Huanhuan Ma.

RSVP right up until showtime at https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

“Curtains” are at 6:00 pm EST.

See you at the Gala!

#camdc #chineseamerican #buildittogether #camdcvirtualgala2021 #AmericanHistory #museums

03/24/2021

The Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC is tomorrow night March 25th!

You can still be a part of this special event with registration open until showtime, 6pm ET. Themed “Build it together!” this fundraising event promises to be a spectacular evening enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.

Prepare to be entertained and inspired by our lineup of luminaries, visionaries, and performers in an all-star virtual program. Broadcast journalists Richard Lui (MSNBC) and Joie Chen (CNN) emcee the evening with outstanding honorees and guests featuring a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, and America’s Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim.

See some awesome Americans accept honors for achievement and contributions to American society and beyond, including American Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, inventor of the N-95 mask, Peter Tsai, TV journalist, Connie Chung, Olympic figure skater, Michelle Kwan, NASA astronaut, Dr. Taylor Wang, and more.

Don’t miss out on this night to remember.

RSVP Today! - www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #camdcvirtualgala2021 #chineseamerican #americanhistory #museums #NASA #michellekwan #conniechung #petertsai #taylorwang #shinlimmagic #buildittogether

03/19/2021

The Asian Pacific American community seeks answers and action in this unprecedented time.

Womankind and The 1882 Foundation are proud to announce Quiet Before: Unearthing Anti-Asian Violence, a six-part series of virtual programming dedicated to examining anti-Asian violence from its many complicated angles.

This series is a coalition-based effort and seeks to share the complicated story of Asian Pacific Islanders in America and how to chart new paths by giving voice to our elders, creating awareness for broader audiences, reaffirming solidarity with our allies and determining new actions inspired by youth.

The 1882 Foundation is a program partner of the Chinese American Museum DC.

Visit http://bit.ly/quietbefore2021 to get announcements and details about upcoming events.

#camdc #chineseamerican #womankind #1882foundation #stopasianhate #americanhistory #museums #QuietBefore

03/15/2021

The Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC starts in T-10 days! 😀

There is still time to RSVP for the Virtual Gala, but if you wanted to enhance your evening experience with one of our catered appetizer or meal packages delivered right to your door the deadline is TODAY!

Choose an experience that fits you. There are vegetarian options too. : )

This celebration, March 25, 2021, themed “Build it together!” promises to be a spectacular event enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Proceeds from the evening provide much needed support for the museum’s continued development, outreach, and programs.

Prepare to be entertained and inspired by our lineup of luminaries, visionaries, and performers in an all-star virtual program. Broadcast journalists Richard Lui (MSNBC) and Joie Chen (CNN) emcee the evening with outstanding honorees and guests featuring a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, and America’s Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim.

See some awesome Americans accept honors for achievement and contributions to American society and beyond, including the inventor of the N-95 mask, Peter Tsai, TV journalist, Connie Chung, Olympic figure skater, Michelle Kwan, NASA astronaut, Dr. Taylor Wang, and more.

RSVP Today! - www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #camdcvirtualgala2021 #chineseamerican #americanhistory #museums #NASA #michellekwan #conniechung #petertsai #taylorwang #shinlimmagic

03/15/2021

Yo-Yo Ma gives an impromptu cello performance after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccination shot.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/cellist-yo-yo-ma-gives-impromptu-performance-at-covid-vaccine-centre/ar-BB1eBiqJ?ocid=BingNewsSearch

03/12/2021

RSVP today for the Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC!

This celebration, March 25, 2021, themed “Build it together!” promises to be a spectacular event enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Proceeds from the evening provide much needed support for the museum’s continued development, outreach, and programs.

Prepare to be entertained and inspired by our lineup of luminaries, visionaries, and performers in an all-star virtual program. Broadcast journalists Richard Lui (MSNBC) and Joie Chen (CNN) emcee the evening with outstanding honorees and guests featuring a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, and America’s Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim.

Join us in honoring some awesome Americans from business, the arts, science and technology, and advocacy. Enhance your evening experience with food, flair, and surprises delivered right to your door. Find a registration option that fits you.

See you at the Gala! - www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

03/11/2021

See you at the Gala on March 25th! RSVP today.

See you at the Gala on March 25th! RSVP today.⭐

Please watch this video message from the Chinese American Museum DC
https://youtu.be/6nzyB2E-_7g

Visit http://www.ChineseAmericanMuseum.org to learn more.

Tuxedos and sequin dresses are optional*, but get ready for a unique and extraordinary evening at the first Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC.

This celebration, March 25, 2021, themed “Build it together!” promises to be a spectacular event enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Proceeds from the evening provide much needed support for the museum’s continued development, outreach, and programs.

Prepare to be entertained and inspired by our lineup of luminaries, visionaries and performers in an all-star virtual program. Broadcast journalists Richard Lui (MSNBC) and Joie Chen (CNN) emcee the evening with outstanding honorees and guests featuring a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, America’s Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim.

Meet honorees from business, the arts, science and technology, and advocacy. Choose a basic registration or enhance your evening with an experience box of surprises, food and flair (some experiences vary by geographic location). Find a registration option that fits you.

Participants include ambassadors, members of Congress, corporate and community leaders, and you!*

Visit http://www.ChineseAmericanMuseum.org to learn more.

See you there!

Visit http://www.ChineseAmericanMuseum.org to learn more.Tuxedos and sequin dresses are optional*, but get ready for a unique and extraordinary evening at th...

03/09/2021

Our Virtual Gala on March 25th is going to be out of this world! 🚀 Join the Chinese American Museum DC for an evening of entertainment and unity for all. One of the honorees we will recognize during the event is Dr. Taylor Wang who in 1985 became the first Chinese American to launch in a NASA space mission. Find a level of support that fits you and let’s #BuilditTogether! https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #CAMDCVirtualGala2021 #Buildittogether #chineseamerican #americanhistory #museums #TaylorWang #NASA

03/04/2021

Meet the Author: Richard Lui with Jay Newton-Small

Richard talks about his new book and the art of selflessness.

03/04/2021

Michelle Kwan is one of the most decorated figure skaters in U.S. history. Today, she is a tireless advocate for diplomacy and nonprofit causes. Join the Chinese American Museum DC on March 25th for our 2021 Virtual Gala where we will recognize Michelle for her great accomplishments both on and off the ice. Find a level of support that fits you and let’s #BuilditTogether! https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #CAMDCVirtualGala2021 #Buildittogether #chineseamerican #americanhistory #museums #MichelleKwan

03/03/2021

What if your path to a more successful, healthy, and satisfying life is actually not about you?

It's not too late to register for our event, Meet the Author, tomorrow Thursday afternoon. Richard Lui, Anchor, MSNBC and NBC News, will discuss his new book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness” with Jay Newton-Small, journalist and Founder of MemoryWell. Both speakers share their experiences with their fathers’ Alzheimer’s and how their family responsibilities turned their lives around for the better.

Meet the Author: Richard Lui with Jay Newton-Small
This free online event is hosted by the Chinese American Museum DC
Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 1-2 pm ET (10-11am PT).
Registration (free) required. Visit http://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/enough

#camdc #chineseamerican #museums #MeetTheAuthor #nbcnews #MSNBC #AmericanHistory #richardlui #EnoughAboutMe #journalism #memorywell

03/02/2021

Peter Tsai’s contributions in science and technology blended engineering and material development to create the N95 mask technology. Thanks to Peter’s invention, the entire world has benefited from increased protection and peace of mind, from health care and infrastructure workers to all global citizens since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19. Join us on March 25th at our Virtual Gala as we recognize and thank Peter Tsai for his profound contributions to society. https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #CAMDCVirtualGala2021 #BuildItTogether #PeterTsai #N95Maskinventor #chineseamerican #americanhistory #museums

photo by Brianna Paciorka / News Sentinel

03/01/2021

Last night, Chloe Zhao won Golden Globe’s Best Director for drama “Nomadland.” Chloe is the first Asian American woman to win this award title. Chloe’s film also took home the award for Best Motion Picture Drama. “Nomadland” is the story of taking to the road, moving from place to place in seek of work and better living conditions.

#Glodenglobes #chloezhao #nomadland #chineseamerican #americanhistory #camdc #womeninthearts

Photo by NBC/AP

02/26/2021

Join us at 7pm ET (4pm PT) tonight (Friday) as we take an in depth look at Lantern Festival and the end of the New Year's Celebration with CAMDC, HKETO and CAMOC. Live Stream HERE: http://www.ChineseAmericanMuseum.org/2021-lantern-festival-player-2-26-21

02/25/2021

Tomorrow, Friday, February 26th is the final day of the Lunar New Year festivities and the Spring Lantern Festival. Don't forget to sign up for our free online celebration! 🏮

Learn about the craft of paper lanterns, see fascinating scenes of Hong Kong artisans, and share memories of the holiday. Special guests offer different perspectives about how the holiday shapes childhood memories from Hong Kong to Washington, DC.

Friday, February 26, 2021 – 7pm-7:45pm ET (4pm-4:45pm PT)

Register for this free online event at www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/lantern.

This program is co-presented by the Chinese American Museum DC and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, with support provided by the Chinese American Museum of Chicago.

#CAMDC #HKETO #CAMOC #CNY2021 #YearOfTheOx #LunarNewYear2021 #SpringLanternFestival #chineseamerican #museums #HappyNiuYear

02/23/2021

The Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC is no illusion, but you might see something magical. Shin Lim, magician extraordinaire and two-time winner of America's Got Talent will amaze and astound with a private performance. Find out how to join the event on March 25th at http://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala

#camdc #camdcgala2021 #chineseamerican #AmericanHistory #shinlim #shinlimmagic #magician #americasgottalent #museums

02/22/2021

What if your path to a more successful, healthy, and satisfying life is actually not about you?

Join us as we meet the author of “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness.” Richard Lui, Anchor, MSNBC and NBC News, will discuss his new book with Jay Newton-Small, journalist and Founder of MemoryWell. Both speakers share their experiences with their fathers’ Alzheimer’s and how their family responsibilities turned their lives around for the better.

Meet the Author: Richard Lui with Jay Newton-Small
This free online event is hosted by the Chinese American Museum DC
Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 1-2 pm ET (10-11am PT).

Registration (free) required. Visit http://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/enough

#camdc #chineseamerican #museums #MeetTheAuthor #nbcnews #MSNBC #AmericanHistory #richardlui #EnoughAboutMe #journalism

02/18/2021

An evening of entertainment, luminaries, inspiration, and unity for all! You are cordially invited to the 2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC. Visit the link to learn more about how to be part of this amazing event on March 25th.
https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/2021gala.

We hope to see you there, and we appreciate your support as always!

#CAMDC #ChineseAmerican #AmericanHistory #Museums #CAMDCGALA2021 #BuilditTogether2021

02/15/2021

Join us for a Spring Lantern Festival Celebration!

On the 15th and final day of the Lunar New Year celebrations is the Spring Lantern Festival. It’s been around since the Han Dynasty, but the Spring Lantern Festival may be a tradition less familiar to some. Learn about the craft of paper lanterns, see fascinating scenes of Hong Kong artisans, and share memories of the holiday. Special guests offer different perspectives about how the holiday shapes childhood memories from Hong Kong to Washington, DC.

Friday, February 26, 2021 – 7pm-7:45pm ET (4pm-4:45pm PT)

Register for this free online event at www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/lantern.

This program is co-presented by the Chinese American Museum DC and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, with support provided by the Chinese American Museum of Chicago.

#CAMDC #HKETO #CAMOC #CNY2021 #YearOfTheOx #LunarNewYear2021 #SpringLanternFestival