Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation

‘A Hawaiian son’: Honolulu honours Sun Yat-sen as his landmarks vanish Few buildings the revolutionary leader knew in Honolulu survive, but descendants of families who funded his cause are keeping his legacy alive Teresa Elena Frontado in Honolulu Published: 9:34pm, 11 Oct 2026 / Updated: 9:34pm, 11 Oct 2026 A statue depicting... Read more

Dr. Sun Yat-sen 160th Anniversary CelebrationHONOLULU, HI — Hawaiʻi will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with historical walking tours, a lei-draping ceremony, a mural unveiling, and an anniversary banquet honoring the revolutionary leader and founder of modern China and... Read more

Beyond the Headlines: Hawaiʻi Students Discover the China They Never Expected"The best classroom doesn't always have four walls." For seventeen high school students from Hawaiʻi, the summer of 2026 was much more than a vacation overseas. It became a journey of discovery—one that challenged assumptions, broadened perspectives, and built friendships... Read more

The City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with Zhongshan City, invites Hawai‘i students in Grades 6–12 to participate in the “Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Hawai‘i” Youth Painting Exhibition, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dr. Sun’s passing. Students are encouraged to create original 11x14-inch paintings depicting Dr. Sun’s life and... Read more

Honoring Dr. Sun Yat-sen: A Centennial Commemoration in Hawai’i Read more

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The Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation had the honor of hosting the China Soong Ching Foundation on May 16 and 17, 2024. The distinguished delegation, led by Secretary General Zhang Jimin, visited Iolani School and Punahou School, where Dr. Sun Yat-sen received his education. The two foundations exchanged ideas for future... Read more