Below is a map of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Virtual Historical Sites in Hawaii. You can navigate the map and click on the pins for more information. You can also view the map in Google earth by downloading this file. Click here to download. Google map and Google earth virtual tour courtesy of Mr. Zhengyuan Ma.
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National Memories Exhibit
US-China Collaboration during WWII The Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation is proud to be a partner of the National Memories Exhibit, featuring photos and stories celebrating the legendary friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and China during WWII. The National Memories exhibit will display over 100 valuable historical photos selected form the National Archives and dissiers in China. The exhibit will also preset images of soliders, medics, and civilians – the many unsung heroes from both countries who were united in a valian cause. For more information please click here to view and download the event PDF.
Read moreArticles on Dr. Sun & Hawaii by selected Hawaii authors
ARTICLES ON DR. SUN & HAWAI`I Selected Works by Hawai`i Authors “Sun Yat-sen’s Christian Schooling in Hawai`i” by Irma Tam Soong in The Hawaiian Journal of History 31 (1997): 151-178. “Financing Revolution: Sun Yat-sen and the Overthrow of the Ch’ing Dynasty” by Allen F. Damon. in The Hawaiian Journal of History 25 (1991): 161-186 “SUN YAT-SEN IN HAWAII: ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTERS” by Yansheng Ma Lum and Raymond Mun Kong Lum a summary of the book (University of Hawai`i Press, forthcoming) on his life and activities from 1878-1910 Sun Yat-Sen The Man and the Myth: A Humanities Guide articles published for…
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Exhibition of Rare Photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
together with a Public Forum “Sun Yat-sen, Sun Mei and Hawai‘i 孙中山、孙眉与夏威夷” Photo Exhibit: June 4–14, 2013 State Capitol Building (basement) Forum: June 5, 2013, 3:30–5:30 pm, State Capitol Auditorium Free admission and open to the public. Click here to download program and exhibit details Click here to visit Photo Gallery of event Supporting sponsors are: • Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i • East-West Center • Center for Chinese Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Confucius Institute at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Public Forum, June 5, 2013 “Sun Yat-sen, Sun Mei and Hawai‘i 孙中山、孙眉与夏威夷” Program Emcee:…
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Sun Fo St. Louis College graduation photograph.
The school’s third campus (1882) was located in close proximity to Honolulu’s Chinatown, in an era when St. Louis College emerged as a private school of choice for first-generation immigrants in the vicinity intent on bettering the lives of their children. A large portion of these families had roots in the Guangzhou region of southern China. By the early 20th century, this sector of enrollment had grown so substantially that the school established a Chinese Student Alliance as well as Chinese Literary Association (CLIA) in providing social and academic support for these eager young men who eventually distinguished themselves…
Read moreThe Suns link Hawaii with History
Since the middle of the 19th century, many migrant workers from Guangdong, China came to America to make a living. Though they came to work as laborers and farm hands, many who worked hard made good to own properties and businesses. Among them were the Sun brothers, who changed the course of world and made history. The elder brother Sun Mei (Ah Mi) came to Hawaii as a 17 year old farm hand but eventually became one of the richest ranchers in Maui. His brother Sun Yat-sen made use of Hawaii as a revolutionary base, went through 11 failed attempts…
Read moreExhibition of Rare Photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Hawai‘i Foundation proudly presents the U.S. Premiere of an Exhibition of Rare Photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen together with a Public Forum “Sun Yat-sen, Sun Mei and Hawai‘i (孙中山、孙眉与夏威夷)” An exhibit of more than 100 rare photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, known as the Father of Modern China, will make its first ever appearance in the United States at an exhibit to be held in Honolulu during the month of June. During his lifetime, Dr. Sun spent more than seven years in Hawai‘i; he has been quoted as having said,“ is is my Hawai‘i . ….
Read moreHawai‘i to Host U.S. Premiere of an Exhibition of Rare Photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
April 19, 2013 PRESS RELEASE An exhibit of more than 100 rare photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, known as the Father of Modern China, will make its first ever appearance in the United States at two exhibits to be held in Honolulu and in Maui during the month of June. In addition to the photo exhibits, a forum titled “Sun Yat-sen, Sun Mei and Hawai‘i (孙中山孙眉与夏威夷)” will be held at both exhibit sites. Speaking at the forums will be Professors QIU Jie, HUANG Xiangnong, and CHEN Diqiu, who are experts in modern Chinese history, especially in the study of Sun Yat-sen. During his lifetime,…
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Photo Exhibit & Forum on “Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States 孙中山与美国” Two Locations: MAUI – University of Hawaii College, Maui, HawaiiCampus map http://maui.hawaii.edu/images/uhmc_map_2011.pdf Photo Exhibit: June 3rd to 14th for one week at the LibraryForum: 2:00-5:00 pm, June 3rd, Lecture Hall in `Ike Le`a Building (New Science Building) HONOLULU – State Capitol BuildingPhoto Exhibit: June 4th to 14th for two weeksForum: 3:30 – 5:30 pm, June 5th, State Capitol Auditorium Details forth coming DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE | DOWNLOAD FLYER
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The 100th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 Click images above to download large image.
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