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Coming Soon…… Sun Yat-Sen and Soong Ching Ling Research Room at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library   Hamilton Library holds a research collection of ~500 titles relating to the life and work of revolutionary Chinese leader Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and his wife the philanthropist Soong Ching Ling. Descendants of the Sun family as well as organizations dedicated to carrying on the legacy of Sun and Soong have donated books, materials, artifacts for the Research Room. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation and supporters of Sun and Soong are currently raising funds to name the Research Room in…

People in Hawai‘i say that the islands have birthed two presidents—Sun Yat-sen of China and Barack Obama of the U.S.—so that Hawai‘i can be said to have influenced not only the West but also the East.  This observation reflects on the inclusiveness of Hawai‘i’s multicultural society, which is like that of the Pacific Ocean surrounding it, encompassing as it does an infinite number of living creatures and their activities. Hawai‘i has a special significance for Sun Yat-sen. In June, 1879, the 13-year old Sun first arrived in Hawai‘i, relying on support from his older brother Sun Mei who was making…

November 10, 2017 Lahaina honors the life and achievements of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China, and the town’s Chinese heritage during this annual festival at Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse on Front Street. Enjoy a film tribute and historical displays depicting the Sun family connection from Maui to China (available all day). Try Chinese martial arts on the lawn, or cultural art activities like calligraphy, knot tying and paper cutting. Attend a presentation in the old Cookhouse on the significance of Dr. Sun’s work and Lahaina’s Chinese roots. Listen to traditional music performed on the…

As appeared in China Daily US Edition July 15, 2016 Click here to read the original article in China Daily Chinese across the world will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr Sun Yat-sen on Nov 12. In Hawaii, where Sun received his teenage education and huge support for his revolution, it is even a more sentimental occasion. Sun first came to Hawaii in 1878 as a 13-year-old boy. He went to Hawaii six times for long and short stays and later became the first president of China’s first republic by overthrowing the decadent Qing Dynasty in 1911….

Saturday, August 6, 2016, 8:30 – 15:00 Imin Conference Center, Keoni Auditorium University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus Theme of the Forum:Sun Yat-sen’s revolution and his supporters in Hawaii and California Agenda (click to download)  (Click buton to register) 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-9:45 Welcome & opening session (MC:WU Qing, PRC director of the Confucius Institute at UH Manoa) Leland Sun, great grand-son of Sun Yat-sen Pearl Sun Lin, grand-daughter of Sun Yat-sen Rose Sun Tchang, grand-daughter of Sun Yat-sen Warren Luke, Chairman, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation Eddie Flores, Past President, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Ai Duo, Director, Former…

The Museum of Dr Sun Yat-sen China, Presents “Exhibition of Photographs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Hawaii Chinese”September 1-11, 2015 Opening Ceremony on September 1, 2015, 3:30pmUniversity of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College (KCC) Lama LibraryOpen to the Public For press coverage in Chinese please click here Click here to download PDF flyer 

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.