Sun Yat-sen and Soong Ching Ling – talk at the University of Hawaii Manoa

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Date(s) - 2018/04/10
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Tuesday April 10, 2018 
Shana Brown, History. What was the impact on China’s future President and revolutionary leader of his early education in Hawai’i? This talk explores some of Sun Yat-sen’s experiences and how they affected his future politics. AND

Yen Chun, Trustee, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation in Beijing & Shanghai, & Director/Executive Vice President, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation. Soong Ching Ling, a loyal follower and supporter of Sun Yat-sen and his cause, dedicated her life to improving the welfare of women and children in China. Yen Chun, a relative of Soong, will give her personal perspectives on this great lady. This panel presentation anticipates the establishment of the Soong Ching Ling and Sun Yat-sen Research Room in UHM’s Hamilton Library. Come and celebrate with us!