The Echoes of History: SHANGHAILANDERS and the Sanctuary of Humanity
In the turbulent 1930s and 40s, as borders across the globe were shuttered against Jewish refugees, a distant city in the East remained a solitary “open city.” Shanghai became…
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Echoes of History, Roses of Hope: The Return of Shanghailanders
Do you remember the spark of inspiration we shared a year ago? It has been one year since the Chinese and Jewish communities came together for a historic milestone—the…
Born Through the River: A Review of “Voyage Along the Yellow River” by Phoenix Chinese Dancers
Above: “Gesang Flowers in Bloom” (Rolf Addy). By Jenny Liang, Associate Reporter at China Insight “Nevertheless, the Yellow River is to China what the Nile is to Egypt –…
Chinese New Year Celebration at Luce Line Brewing
Luce Line Brewing is proud to partner with the Chinese Heritage Foundation to host a vibrant, family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration, bringing the traditions of the Spring Festival to our Plymouth taproom. This…
An Ember in the Ashes: How Shen Pei Dancers Are Continuing a Priceless Chinese Legacy in Minnesota
Above: Elena Youngdale and Malcom Peterson surrounded by dancers, from an excerpt from Shanghailander. Shanghailander is a fictional production where Caleb, a jewish violinist (Malcolm) seeking refuge in Shanghai,…
The Tale of the Peacock
DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:00pm Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2:00pm PLACE: O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 This year’s show, The Tale of the…
The Second Open Door: Reception of the Monkey King in the L’Etoile du Nord
Above: Paulus’ Monkey King (2025) incorporates the best of Chinese literature and artistry with premier opera and Western theatrical, vocal, and transitional techniques (San Francisco Opera). By Jenny Liang,…
Registration Now Open for 4th Annual Princess of Asia® Pageant
Minneapolis, MN — October 30, 2025 — Step into a world of elegance, empowerment, and transformation as the 4th Annual Princess Of Asia® Pageant returns February 21–22, 2026 at the Mall of America….
On October 4th, Join Us for Our 5th Annual 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at China Friendship Garden “Liu Ming Yuan”
The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival will bloom in the fruitful golden autumn of October. On October 4th, Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society and the Association of Sino- American Neocultural Exchange…
Experience Excellence at the Bethel University Summer Piano Academy in 2025!
(By Tina Park, Bethel University) Launched in 2024, the Piano Summer Academy Camp is a destination for young pianists eager to refine their skills, connect with fellow musicians, and…
Lunar New Year Celebration at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
Sat Feb 8, 2025 Orchestra Hall ~2 hours, including intermission Celebrate the Year of the Snake as we gather together with family and friends to share music that honors…
The 2024 Chinese Microfilm Festival: Our Community, Our Stories
The 2024 Chinese Microfilm Festival, themed “Our Community, Our Stories”, took place on Thursday, November 7th, at the Coffman Theater. Organized by the Chinese Flagship Program, the festival celebrated…
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