This core exhibit in a space designed by Maya Lin presents the diverse layers of the Chinese-American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States, beginning in the late 18th century, with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations.
The exhibit is organized thematically and chronologically by section and includes the relationship between China and the United States; and its impact on Chinese-Americans; how Chinese-Americans have perceived themselves in American society (and been perceived) over time; and the impact of Chinese-Americans on American politics and culture.
When: Ongoing
Time: Mon, Fri: 11 am – 5 pm, Thurs: 11 am – 9 pm, Sat, Sun: 10 ... Go to event
The Qing Ming Festival is a celebration of those who came before you. Graves are swept and cold delicacies are served. Once the celebration is over, the food is then shared with family and friends and the rest of the day is spent flying kites, dancing and playing games that are perfect for spring!
Come join MOCA for a fun filled day to usher in the Spring during our QING MING FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY. There will be kite making workshops, arts and crafts drop-in stations, and teaching artists demonstrations throughout the day.
Schedule
Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
Time: 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Location: 215 Centre St, NYC
Admission: $10 per person; Free for MOCA members and children under 1 year of age.
More information: visit www.mocanyc.org or emaileducation@mocanyc.org
The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, one of China’s most renowned theater companies, is known for their extraordinary craftsmanship. Kunqu artists combine acting, movement, singing and live music in a total theatrical immersion. One of the oldest and most influential forms of Chinese opera, the troupe brings 20 performers to New York for three special performances.
The Lanke Mountain is a tale of greed, ambition, betrayal and humor; a story which harkens back to a historical past while connecting to contemporary times. The story followings the heroine Cui, who divorces and then attempts to return to her husband. It is acted with total abandon, rarely seen in Kunqu performances which are generally marked by subtlety and restraint.
This program is made possible, in part, by generous suppor ... 
Tuesday, October 23 at 8:30pm
With his 13th film, Beijing Flickers, one of the most original and audacious voices of the Sixth Generation/Urban Generation of Chinese filmmakers returns to his inspiration in the 1990s, and artfully mixes documentary and fiction to delve into youth subculture in a society changing at full blast. Dumped by his girlfriend for a rich man, San Bao descends into a self-destructive spiral and meets several other kindred souls: a narcissistic drag queen addicted to cosmetic surgery and poetry; a female singer kicked out by her band because the other musicians hope to win a record contract by hiring someone else; a girl jilted by her corporate boss/lover. In Beijing’s melting pot of social contradictions and hybrid cultural values, Zhang Yuan captures the vuln ... 
Get ready to ring in the Year Of The Snake with San Francisco’s Chinese New Year events (February 2 – 24, 2013). Chinese New Year celebrations include a Flower Market Fair, Chinese New Year Parade, and Chinese New Year Community Street Fair. Named one of the world’s top ten parades and , the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. (Source: http://savvycities.com/chinese-new-year-festival-parade-san-francisco/)
Get more information @ http://www.chineseparade.com/calendar.asp
Renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man performs classic and contemporary chamber orchestra works with progressive New York classical ensemble The Knights.
Event Details:
7 February 2013
8:00pm – 10:00pm
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Recognized as the world’s premier pipa virtuoso and as a leading ambassador of Chinese music, Wu Man creates and fosters projects that give this ancient instrument a new role in today’s music world, not only introducing the instrument to new audiences, but commissioning and premiering over a hundred new works. A Grammy-nominated artist, she has collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma in the recording of Silk Road and worked with renowned musicians including Tan Dun and the Kronos Quartet.
Hailed as “the future of classical music in America” by ... 
