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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…

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 . ….

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,…

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

The 100th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 Click images above to download large image.

Date: 9/8/2011 Grand Chinese Cultural Performance and Rare Photo Exhibit Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Xin Hai Revolution and Chinese Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary in Hawaii The 100th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1911: Great Changes in the Capital – Beijing debuts September 23-30, at Hawaii State Capitol. China Central National Performing Art Troupe performs September 24 th at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall. Honolulu, Hawaii — Hawaii will host the first-ever viewing in the United States of photographs of historical and cultural significance from China depicting the Xin Hai Revolution and the development of New China at a photo…

The founding father of modern China learned about democracy in Hawaii, and used the islands to raise money and support for political efforts that would lead to the overthrow of the Qing imperial government. Now, Taiwan is using the centennial anniversary of the Republic of China's founding to celebrate Sun Yat-sen's connection to Hawaii. The Taiwanese government is sponsoring a photo exhibit at Honolulu's City Hall this month that underscores the pivotal role the islands played in shaping Sun. "His early education in Hawaii planted the seeds … for him later to become the father of modern China," said Paul…