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2024

Lunar New Year Celebration at Asia Plaza - Year of the Dragon

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tet in Vietnamese, Seollal in Korean, Losar in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian. On February 10, 2024, we entered the Year of the Wood Dragon.

Year of the Dragon

Margaret Wong and Associates, OCA Greater Cleveland, ASIA Inc., Erie Chinese Journal and others hosted a celebration at Asia Plaza. There were performances, information booths, free medical resources, and, of course, food!.

OCA President Lisa Wong and erhu musician Janice Liu

OCA President Lisa Wong and erhu musician Janice Liu


See more from the Lunar New Year event at Asia Plaza


2023

China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta at Cleveland Museum of Art

A new exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art called China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta will be open from September 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

China's Southern Paradise banner at CMA


China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta is the first exhibition in the West that focuses on the artistic production and cultural impact of a region located in the coastal area south of the Yangzi River called Jiangnan.

It's a large and diverse exhibition. It features more than 200 objects from Neolithic times to the 18th century, ranging from jade, silk, prints, and paintings to porcelain, lacquer, and bamboo carvings.

Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts

Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts


See photos and video from the Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta exhibit


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Assoc. at World on Stage - Asia

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation presented a series of World on Stage events during the summer of 2023 at the Centennial Peace Plaza in the Gardens. The September 9, 2023 event celebrated Asian heritage and culture and members of the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performed.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performers

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association Dancers

See photos and videos of CCCCA performing


Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy

The Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy performance began with a dance telling the story of an archer and his wife. The archer shoots out all but one of the suns and the wife drinks poison.

Students from Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy perform

Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy


See photos and videos of Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy performing


Kwan Family Lion Dance

The grand finale of the evening was a Lion Dance by the Kwan Family.

Kwan Family Lion Dance

Kwan Family Lion Dance


See photos and videos of the Kwan Family Lion Dance


Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day 2023

The Cleveland Chinese community demonstrated their proud heritage at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. One World Day has been the official event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation since 1946. Over 50,000 people visited the gardens on One World Day 2023.

Chinese Cultural Garden at 2023 One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden at 2023 One World Day


The Chinese community also participated in the Parade of Flags which had 1500 people from over 53 countries.

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at 2023 One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at 2023 One World Day

See more of the Chinese Cultural Garden on One World Day 2023.


Kwan Family Lion Dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

The annual Cleveland Asian Festival was held on May 20 and 21, 2023 and attracted about 45,000 attendees. Each year the Kwan Family Lion Dance Team opens the festival with a performance. This year they have added a new lion so they performed an awakening ceremony on the lion and then put on an amazing performance featuring both the old and new lions.

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team at the 2023 Cleveland Asian Festival

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team at the 2023 Cleveland Asian Festival


Photos and videos of the Kwan Family Lion Dance


Stellar Acrobatic Dancers at Cleveland Asian Festival

Students from the Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy performed at the annual Cleveland Asian Festival on Saturday May 20, 2023. They performed a variety of group and solo dances in colorful costumes.

Young Chinese girl from the Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy

Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy dancer


Photos and videos of the Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy performance


Traditional Chinese Instruments at Cleveland Asian Festival

World renowned master of the guzheng Rosa Lee was joined by pipa master YanPing Ye, dizi player Kecheng Liu and erhu players Yu Chengguang and Janice Liu for several classic Chinese instrumentals. A 7 year old student of Rosa's also performed on the guzheng.

Janice Liu, Yu Chengguang, Kecheng Liu, Rosa Lee and YanPing Ye

Janice Liu, Yu Chengguang, Kecheng Liu, Rosa Lee and YanPing Ye

Photos and videos of the Chinese instrument musicians


OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates 50th anniversary display

Founded in 1973, OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates is a 501(c)(3) national member-driven nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. with 50+ chapters and affiliates across the U.S. OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates has been dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). A display showing the 50 years of OCA advocacy was featured at the annual Cleveland Asian Festival on May 20 and 21, 2023.




Ying Pu and Erie Chinese Journal 20th anniversary

On March 24, 2023 a 20th anniversary celebration of Pu Ying and her Erie Chinese Journal newspaper was held in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. People from all over the region and Canada attended and filled the Rotunda to congratulate Ying Pu and her achievement.

Ping Yu speaking

Ping Yu speaking

There were performances, dinner and stories and words of wisdom from Margaret Wong and Pier Lee.

Ying Pu, Margaret Wong and Pier Lee

Ying Pu, Margaret Wong and Pier Lee

Phots and videos of the 20th anniversary celebration of Erie Chinese Journal

Don't miss the People Page - Who do you recognize?


Lunar New Year Celebration at Asia Plaza

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tet in Vietnamese, Seollal in Korean, Losar in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian. From January 22, 2023 to February 9, 2024, we will be celebrating the Year of the Water Rabbit. The Water Rabbit is a subset of the Rabbit zodiac sign. Those born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 are considered Rabbits in the Chinese zodiac but only those born in 1963 and 2011 are Water Rabbits.

Margaret Wong and Associates, OCA Greater Cleveland, ASIA Inc. and Erie Chinese Journal hosted a celebration at Asia Plaza. There were performances, information booths, free medical resources, food and, of course, the Lion Dance.

Kwan Family Lion Dance inside Li Wah

Kwan Family Lion Dance inside Li Wah

There were numerous performances throughout the day.

Lunar New Year event schedule


You can see photos and videos from Lunar New Year at Asia Plaza by following the links below.

Lunar New Year Celebration Main Page

Lunar New Year Celebration People Page - Who do you recognize?

Ying Pu from Erie Chinese Journal showing her home in Shanghai

Ying Pu from Erie Chinese Journal


LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dancers

LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dancers

LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dancers


Chinese ladies from the Cleveland Glory Waist Drum Team performed at a Lunar New Year


More Entertainment - Sho-jo-ji Japanese dancers and more


2022

Stellar Acrobatic Dancers at the Cultural Gardens Gala

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a Gala event Friday October 28, 2022.

The Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy performed. Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy is a non profit organization located in Cleveland, Ohio with a mission to provide an excellent cultural dance education for children. In 2015 Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy was founded by three internationally known Chinese acrobats. They have participated in many international shows around the world.

Stellar Acrobatic Dancers at the Cultural Gardens Gala

See photos and videos of Stellar Acrobatic Dancers at the CCGF Gala


Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day 2022

The Cleveland Chinese community demonstrated their proud heritage at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. One World Day has been the official event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation since 1946. Over 40,000 people visited the gardens on One World Day 2022.

The Chinese community participated in the Parade of Flags and hosted visitors at their Cultural Garden.

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day

Here is a video of the entire Parade of Flags.

See more of One World Day 2022.


May Chen inducted into Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Since 2010, the Cleveland International Hall of Fame (CIHF) has inducted people who have made significant and lasting contributions to our multicultural society. Cleveland is home to people representing about 120 different ethnic groups. The CIHF exists not only to honor those special people but also to inspire a new generation of leaders to follow in their footsteps.

Over 150 worthy candidates were nominated for both the 2020 and 2022 Classes of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. The selection committee was advised by previously inducted members of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

Covid-19 forced the always sold out induction ceremonies to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021. We tried to induct the 2020 class virtually but it was not the same. So once we were able to gather together again, we included the 2020 class in the induction ceremony for the 2022 class on June 7, 2022. The event at Windows on the River was a sell out and the 2020 class finally got their moment in the spotlight.

On the evening of June 7, 2022 May Chen was finally honored in person and was inducted by Margaret Wong.

May Chen receives CIHF award from Margaret Wong

Margaret Wong gives May Chen her CIHF award


See photos and videos of May Chen's induction

Photos and videos of the entire induction ceremony

Photos of some of the sold out crowd


Cleveland Asian Festival 2022

The annual Cleveland Asian Festival was back live after being virtual during Covid and over 30,000 people came to AsiaTown to enjoy it.

The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) is a grassroots festival that highlights Cleveland's AsiaTown, Diversity, and Asian Culture in Northeast Ohio. It was organized in 2010 by volunteer community leaders to celebrate Cleveland's diversity and Asian Pacific American Heritage month (May).

CAF Volunteer with book


The mission of CAF has remained the same over the years:
  • Strengthening the identity of AsiaTown and supporting its economic growth
  • Educating and promoting Asian culture and traditions
  • Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Cleveland's Diversity
  • Uniting Cleveland's Asian Community

See photos and videos from the 2022 Cleveland Asian Festival.

CAF Co-founder Lisa Wong and friend

CAF Co-founder Lisa Wong and friend


Don't miss the Cleveland Asian Festival Photo Page too


AsiaTown Square Dance Team at Cleveland Asian Festival

The AsiaTown Square Dance Team is a group of Chinese ladies from Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood who use dance as a way to stay fit.

AsiaTown Square Dance Team

AsiaTown Square Dance Team


Watch a video of part of their performance at the 2022 Cleveland Asian Festival.




Kwan Family Lion Dance Team at the 2022 Cleveland Asian Festival

The Kwan family has been performing for over 35 years and for every year of the Cleveland Asian Festival.

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team with CAF Board and Cleveland Guardians

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team with CAF Board and Cleveland Guardians


Watch the video of the Lion Dance.


2021

May Chen inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

May Chen and her family immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong. She started Asian Services in Action (ASIA Inc.) to advocate for immigrants, especially Asian American immigrants, and it has grown to be the largest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) focused health and social services 501(c)(3) organization in the State of Ohio. ASIA has taken on the most challenging tasks to help the underserved, low-income, and immigrant communities across the state.

Due to the Covid pandemic there could not be the usual Hall of Fame induction ceremony with 500 people attending so May Chen was inducted in the office of her longtime friend Margaret Wong who was an inductee in the inaugural class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame in 2010.

Michael Byun, her successor as CEO of ASIA Inc., sent his congratulations from Seattle and then May Chen gave her inspiring acceptance speech.

Congratulations May Chen!




Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day 2021

Cleveland's Chinese community was well-represented at the 75th One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on August 29, 2021. They marched in the Parade of Flags, performed on stages and hosted music, dance and activities in the beautiful Chinese Cultural Garden.

Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at One World Day 2021

Chinese dancers in Parade of Flags at One World Day 2021

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) perform on the Centennial Plaza stage on Plaza stage at One World Day 2021

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA)
performed on the Centennial Plaza stage


Searchning the ClevelandPeople.com map of China for her birthplace

Searching the ClevelandPeople.com map of China for her birthplace


See more of the Chinese Cultural Garden group at One World Day 2021


Fun with Maps - Wuhan China

In this episode of Fun with Maps, host Dan Hanson shows map of a city that has been in the news for the last year, Wuhan in central China. There is more to Wuhan than the covid-19 virus. In fact when we look at the map and the transportation options starting with the Yangtze River we see why many have called Wuhan the "Chicago of China." Learn more about this city of 11 million people than what you may see on the news.


2019

Street named for Cleveland Chinese leader Stanley Eng

Ward 7 Councilman Basheer Jones spearheaded a posthumous honor for Mr. Stanley Eng, a community leader, with the addition of an honorary street name to E. 30th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ceremony took place Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Asia Plaza.

Stanley Eng street naming ceremony flyer

Mr. Stanley Eng (1926-2004) was selected for this honor by many leaders in the AsiaTown community. He founded and led several organizations including the Cleveland Chinese Senior Citizens Association, which still exists today, and he was best known for his work on behalf of the poor and elderly residents of Cleveland’s Chinatown (now known as AsiaTown). He spearheaded efforts to provide much-needed housing for elderly Chinese Americans that resulted in the Asian Evergreen Apartments on Payne Avenue, launched a meal program serving over 50 seniors per day at Li Wah, and led English language classes at the Cleveland Chinese Christian Church.

Community leader Wayne Wong served as MC for the ceremony honoring the late Stanley Eng.

Posing with the new Stanley Eng Street Sign

Posing with the new Stanley Eng Street Sign


Photos, videos and more from the Stanley Eng ceremony


Cleveland State Confucius Institute Teacher Appreciation Day

The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University hosts an annual Teacher Appreciation Day. Hundreds of teachers and students gathered on October 4, 2019 to learn about Chinese language and culture teaching and learning. They also heard about the Chinese Summer Bridge Camp and other opportunities available to both teachers and students

Dr. Yan Xu

Dr. Yan Xu, Director of CSU-CI


More photos and video of the 2019 Teacher Appreciation Day


Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags at 2019 One World Day

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation hosted the 74th annual One World Day on August 25, 2019. Police estimates say that over 30,000 people visited the Gardens and attended One World Day.

A highlight of One World Day is the Parade of Flags where people in costumes of their heritage carry the flags. This year was undoubtedly the largest and most colorful in memory. Efforts were made to include communities that do not (yet) have a Cultural Garden and they were warmly welcomed.

The Chinese group had one of the largest marching units in the Parade.

Chinese Garden group after the Parade of Flags

Chinese Garden group after the Parade of Flags


See photos and videos of the Chinese Garden in the 2019 Parade of Flags


10th annual Cleveland Asian Festival

The 10th annual Cleveland Asian Festival was held on the weekend of May 18 and 19 in Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood on Payne Avenue. It has become a not-to-miss annual event with great entertainment, food, shopping and fun.

MC Jennifer Luu with Hawaiian dancers

MC Jennifer Luu with Hawaiian dancers

See photos and videos from the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival

John Cosma and OCA Dragon Team

OCA Cleveland Dragon Team at CAF


2019 CAF Photo Page - who do you recognize?


OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team at Cleveland Asian Festival

The OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team performed at the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival. It has become one of the signature events of the Festival and anchors the beginning of the Sunday performances.

OCA Cleveland Dragon Team at Cleveland Asian Festival

OCA Cleveland Dragon Team at Cleveland Asian Festival


See photos and videos of the OCA Cleveland Dragon Team performance


Street to be named for Stanley Eng in Cleveland's Asiatown

Wayne Wong, MC of the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival, and Basheer Jones, Councilman of Ward 7, announced that a street would be named to honor (posthumously) Stanley Eng . Mr. Eng was a champion especially of the poor and elderly of the Chinese community in the neighborhood.



See more from the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association at Cleveland Asian Festival

The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed at the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival. Chris Tanaka, Channel 19 news anchor was an MC of the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) and introduced the CCCCA acts.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association Chinese Dance called Happy Early Summer

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performance


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association girls


See photos and videos of the CCCCA performances


Cleveland Heights High Chinese New Year Celebration

The Chinese Language and Culture classes at Heights High celebrated the Chinese New Year during the week of February 11 with three activities that gave students a taste of the Chinese New Year, celebrated by people across the globe. Throughout the week, Chinese students hosted fun hands-on activities in the cafeteria to share Chinese language and culture with other students. Activities included Chinese Opera Mask making, chopsticks contest, Chinese character paper cutting, painting images of pandas, and Chinese calligraphy.

Posing with Chinese Panda

See more from the Heights High Chinese New Years Celebration


Chinese New Year Celebration - 2019 Year of the Pig
Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University. February 9, 2019

The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration for the Year of the Pig on Saturday February 9, 2019. Hundreds of people watched 20 performances and then enjoyed a reception.

Students from the Great Wall Enrichment Center performed an original Chinese dance to celebrate the New Year.

Students from the Great Wall Enrichment Center

The Chinese New Year Celebration first page


Blue and White Porcelain Dance by members of the Westlake Chinese Cultural Association

Blue and White Porcelain Dance
Westlake Chinese Cultural Association


The Chinese New Year Celebration second page - more performances

Junjuan Shen, Hanhan Teacher (Chambers Elementary School); Yufei Guo, Visiting Professor, Confucius Institute at CSU

Junjuan Shen, Hanhan Teacher (Chambers Elementary School)
Yufei Guo, Visiting Professor, Confucius Institute at CSU


Chinese New Year Celebration third page - Awards and Staff


2018

Chinese community at annual International Cleveland Community Day at the Art Museum

International Cleveland Community Day at the Cleveland Museum of Art is a celebration of the rich diversity of our region’s multiethnic communities, featuring traditional music and dance performances, cultural displays, and ingallery experiences. The Chinese community was well represented with the performances and the Confucius Institute at CSU display table.

Xiaocong Ding, Zijie Li, Wenjun Wang of Confucius Institute at CSU at Cleveland Museum of Art

Xiaocong Ding, Zijie Li, Wenjun Wang of Confucius Institute at CSU


There were also performances by the Great Wall Enrichment Center and Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association.

dance by young girls who are students of the Great Wall Enrichment Center

Great Wall Enrichment Center Dancers

CCCCA young girl performing a solo Chinese fan dance

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association dancer

Photos and videos from the Chinese Community at the Art Museum


One World Day 2018

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted the 73rd annual One World Day on September 16, 2018. A highlight is the Parade of Flags where people in costumes of their heritage carry the flags. The Chinese Garden was well-represented in the Parade.

Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags at 73rd annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags


Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags at 73rd annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens


Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags at 73rd annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens


Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags at 73rd annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens


Chinese Garden in Parade of Flags at 73rd annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

See video, photos and more from the Parade of Flags

Back to the 2018 One World Day main page


The Summer in China

Read about Mar Lin's experience at the 2018 Cleveland State University Chinese Bridge Summer Camp

First day in Chengdu at Sichuan Normal University

First day in Chengdu at Sichuan Normal University


More photos and text about the 2018 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp


Cleveland State Confucius Institute Chinese Bridge Summer Camp

The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for High School Students took place between June 11 and June 25,2018 and was organized by the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge's Office based in Cleveland Ohio. The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp that was held in Chengdu and Beijing during June, 2018 was the perfect blend of learning the culture and sightseeing as our time was well-organized over the 14-day period. The camp gave the participants the opportunity to be submerged into the culture through both campus life and life through the lens of a tourist.

In front of the Leshan Giant Buddha

In front of the Leshan Giant Buddha


More photos and text about the 2018 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp


More from the Cleveland State Confucius Institute Chinese Bridge Summer Camp

College Professor DING Xiaocong helped chaperone the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for High School Students that took place between June 11 and June 25,2018 and was organized by the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge's Office based in Cleveland Ohio. Here is her story and photos.

Panda drawings

Making panda drawings


More photos and text about the 2018 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp


Cleveland International Piano Competition 2018

The first prize for Senior Division of Cleveland International Piano Competition 2018 went to Xiao Xuan Li, a 16 year old citizen from Shanghai, The People's Republic of China. Cleveland International Piano Competition Boar Member Anthony Yen says this is the first time a Chinese won first prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition.

Anthony Yen and Xiao Xuan Li

Anthony Yen and Xiao Xuan Li



Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop

A Chinese painting and calligraphy event was held at the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University on June 2, 2018. Three artists made presentations on different Chinese art forms to a group of college students and staff from Marietta College, Ohio..

Participants show their calligraphy works with Huiwen Li, Ni Zhang, and Xiaocong Ding

Participants show their calligraphy works with
Huiwen Li, Ni Zhang, and Xiaocong Ding


See more from the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop


Cleveland Asian Festival 2018

The 2018 Cleveland Asian Festival was another huge success. The 9th annual Cleveland Asian Festival was held on the weekend of May 19 and 20 in Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood on Payne Avenue. It has become a not-to-miss annual event with great entertainment, food, shopping and fun.

Posing at the Cleveland Asian Festival

Posing at the Cleveland Asian Festival


See many pages full of photos and videos from the 2018 Cleveland Asian Festival


Chinese heritage of Cleveland Asian Festival headliners

Hanson they told about a documentary film they produced called Finding Cleveland (Mississippi) that dealt with Chinese relatives and others in the Deep South which led to learning about the Chinese Exclusion Act and even the Transcontinental Railroad. They also spoke about their Cantonese roots and told whether their Chinese heritage has hurt, helped or been neutral for their careers.




Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University Chinese New Year Gala

The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration for the Year of the Dog on Saturday February 24.

Provost  Dr. Jianping Zhu, the Chief Academic Officer of the University with Dr. Yan Xu, Director, and Xuhong Zhang, Associate Director of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University with MCs

Provost Dr. Jianping Zhu, the Chief Academic Officer of the University with Dr. Yan Xu, Director, and Xuhong Zhang, Associate Director of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University with the event MC's


Hundreds of people watched 19 performances and then enjoyed a reception.

Red Lantern dance performance by ladies from the World Qipao United Association of US Ohio Chapter

Red Lantern dance performance by ladies from the
World Qipao United Association of US Ohio Chapter


You can watch videos and see photos of all the performances.

See 6 pages of photos and videos from Ohio China Day 2018


Ohio China Day 2018 in Cleveland

Ohio China Day 2018 was celebrated with a Chinese New Year Gala in Cleveland Public Auditorium on February 24, 2018.

Ohio China Day 2018 banner


It was organized by Chinese Communities in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Buffalo including Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese School and in Partnership with the City of Cleveland.

Attendees enjoyed spectacular Chinese New Year performances and activities including Lion Dance, Martial Arts, Folk Art Performance, Authentic Chinese Foods, Children’s Activities, Chinese Drawing, Calligraphy and more.

Ohio Contemporary Chinese School Parents Dance Troupe

Ohio Contemporary Chinese School Parents Dance Troupe


Congratulations to Producers Chia-Min Chen, Liming Wang, Nianfa Tang, Bo Li and Zhiqiang Wang.

See 3 pages of photos and videos from Ohio China Day 2018


Celebrate Chinese New Year with the signs of the Chinese Zodiac

Instructors Lu Geng, Hui Pang, Yufei Guo and Xiaocong Ding, and volunteer painter Yufei Li from the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University moderated the Chinese New Year Celebration organized by the Cleveland Public Library on Saturday, Feb 3. The instructors from the Confucius Institute demonstrated Chinese calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting using the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac as models for the demonstration.

Yufei Li and a girl born in the year of the Tiger

Yufei Li and a girl born in the year of the Tiger
See more of the Confucius Institute Painting Event


Confucius Institute at CSU - Making Happy Chinese New Year Dumplings

On January 31st, the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University held the first workshop in the Chinese Culture Workshop Series; making dumplings to celebrate the approaching Chinese Spring Festival which will be held on February 16, 2018 and Chinese New Year Celebration which will be held on February 24, 2018.

Chinese cuisine enjoys worldwide prestige. Dumplings, are a traditional, mouth- watering comfort food, which make dumplings attractive to students on campuses and citizens around the world.

Learning the skill of dumpling making

Learning the skill of dumpling making


See photos and more from the dumpling workshop


2017

Schuicheyuan Primary School students perform in Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

Students from the Schuicheyuan Primary School of the Gansu Province in China took a cultural exchange trip to Cleveland during their school's winter break. They performed at the Cleveland Cavaliers game on Tuesday January 2, 2018. The students and their principal Jin YAN and other dignitaries visited Cleveland City Hall the next day.

Sctoll given to Cleveland City Hall from Chinese delegation


The students performed a song and then a Flower Drum Dance in the Rotunda.

Schuicheyuan Primary School students perform

Schuicheyuan Primary School students perform


Photos and videos of the Schuicheyuan students visit


Confucius Institute at CSU Honored in China

Anthony Yuantai Yen, Chairman, Trustee Council, Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University (CSU) attended the 12th World Congress of Confucius Institutes held in Xi'an, China. He reported that the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University was one of twenty Confucius Institutes that received the award for Outstanding Institute.

Anthony Yen at Confucius Institutes Congress in Xian China

Anthony Yen accepts award at
Confucius Institutes Congress in Xian China


See more photos and video of the Confucius Institute honor


Fashions from China at Cleveland multicultural party

The International Community Council - Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) hosted their 8th Annual Cleveland Multicultural Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.

Zijie Li, Lu Geng, Xiaocong Ding and Yufei Guo represented China.

(click on the white arrow to watch the video)



Tibetan costume is not elaborate. It normally consists only of a chuba, a long capacious robe with wide, elongated sleeves which hang almost to the ground. This is caught up at the waist by a woolen girdle, so that its skirts reach only to the knees and its upper folds form an enormous circular pocket round its wearer's chest.

Tibetan dress


Qipao, the classic dress for Chinese women, combines the elaborate elegance of Chinese tradition with unique elements of style. The high-necked, closed-collar Qipao / Cheongsam, with a loose chest, fitting waist, and the attractive slits, is one of the most versatile costumes in the world. It can be long or short, some with full, medium, short or even no sleeves at all - to suit different occasions, weather and individual tastes.

Qipao


Han Chinese clothing had changed and evolved with the fashion of the days since its commonly assumed beginnings in the Shang dynasty. Many of the earlier designs are more gender-neutral and simple in cuttings. Later garments incorporate multiple pieces with men commonly wearing pants and women commonly wearing skirts. Clothing for women usually accentuates the body's natural curves through wrapping of upper garment lapels or binding with sashes at the waist.

Han Chinese clothing

Chinese wedding dress is based around the theme of good luck and happiness. Dragon, phoenix, red color are thought to bring good luck and happiness, so they are indispensable elements in Chinese wedding dress. The main color of Chinese wedding dress is bright red, the traditional and sacred color, which is intended to reflect the wedding atmosphere. During the traditional Chinese wedding ceremony, the bride is handed by her groom. Her head is covered by a red veil which is falling down to her shoulder for whole period. The veil is not taken off until all the relatives and friends have left. The groom needs to put the veil off by himself only.

Chinese wedding dress

Chinese wedding dress


See more from the Cleveland Multicultural Holiday Celebration


Confucius Institute at CSU International Education Day

On November 16, Confucius Institute was invited to participate at the International Education Day event held by Cleveland State University. International Education Day is an informative and engaging cultural event during Cleveland State University's 2017 International Education Week, which is a week-long event designed to promote diversity on campus.

International Education Day at Cleveland State


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Ohio Asian American Economic Summit

The Ohio Asian American Economic Summit took place November 14, 2017 at Ariel International Center in Cleveland. Ariel International and Margaret Wong & Associates LLC were the event sponsors. Ariel CEO Radhika Reddy had worked toward this event for years and with the support of Margaret Wong was able to fill the room with people interested in doing business in and with Asia and a stellar group of speakers and panelists including the Consul General of India who flew in from New York and the Consul General of Japan who came in from Detroit.

Lianzhong Pan from Benesch spoke about doing business in China.

Lianzhong Pan from Benesch

Lianzhong Pan from Benesch


Besides sponsoring, Immigration attorney Margaret Wong also spoke.

immigration attorney Margaret Wong

Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong


Attorney Su He spoke about the Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Attorney Su He


See photos and videos of the entire Ohio Asian American Economic Summit


Chinese Culture Workshop

On November 14, with the emergence of a new batch of student-created artworks, Confucius Institute's fall semester Chinese Arts Class has successfully come to an end. This course began on October 17, was taught by Confucius Institute's instructors Shunqin Li and Xiaocong Ding, who respectively led the workshops of traditional Chinese painting and seal carving. With a total of eight sessions and attracted more than 100 students and staffs of Cleveland State University, as well as community members from the greater Cleveland area, this course was very well-received.

Confucius Institute's fall semester Chinese Arts Class


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YiyaHanyu Comes to Confucius Institute along with a Taste of Chen's Style Tai Chi

In the afternoon of November 9th, Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University invited Mr. Aiguo Zhang, creator of YiyaHanyu and general manager of Zhonghe Century Culture Communication (Beijing) Co., Ltd., to present the teachers at Confucius Institute with their educational software named YiyaHanyu. This smart Chinese language learning platform employs an "Internet + New Media" approach that carries out a mobile online-learning experience designed to accelerate students' progress via the latest technology.

Mr. Aiguo Zhang demonstrating Chen-Style Tai Chi

Mr. Aiguo Zhang demonstrating Chen-Style Tai Chi


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Asian Services In Action, Inc. 21st Anniversary Gala

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is the largest Asian American & Pacific Islander-focused (AAPI) health and social service 501(c)(3) agency in the State of Ohio. For more than 20 years, they have taken on the most challenging tasks to help the underserved, low-income, and immigrant communities in Northeast Ohio and all across the state. Serving over 28,000 individuals and families annual, ASIA is committed to the AAPI community through the various health and social service programs they offered.

On October 20, 2017 ASIA, Inc. held their 21st Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser at Cleveland State University.

Michael Byun, Jennifer Auh and Wayne Wong

Michael Byun, Jennifer Auh and Wayne Wong

See photos and videos of the AISA Inc. Gala


Experiencing Chinese Culture from Ethnic Traditional Clothing

In order to expand American students' horizons and diminish their over-generalized impressions of Chinese people, Xuhong Zhang (Cleveland State University Confucius Institute's associate director), along with teachers Shuo Jin and Jinting Xing, held a two-day Chinese Traditional clothing show at Langston Middle School on October 9 and 10, 2017.

A total of eighty-five students from Grades 6 through 8, have participated in this event and experienced the incredible beauty of traditional Chinese clothing.

Female Emperor of Manchu

Female Emperor of Manchu


More photos of the Ethnic Traditional Clothing Day


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association
at Cleveland Museum of Art

Youngsters from the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art's 2017 International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.

Young girls from Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association Dancers


Photos & Videos of CCCCA at the Cleveland Museum of Art


Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University participated in the International Cleveland Community Day held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Little General Guan Yu (ancient figure)

Little General "Guan Yu" (ancient figure)


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Ling Yun Rising Star Acrobatics at Cleveland Museum of Art

Performers from the Ling Yun Rising Star Acrobatics entertained at the Cleveland Museum of Art's 2017 International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.

Ling Yun Rising Star Acrobatics

Ling Yun Rising Star Acrobats


Photos & Videos of Ling Yun Rising Star Acrobatics


Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University Teacher Appreciation Day

Sponsored by the Office of Chinese Language International Council (Hanban), the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University was established in August 2008. Each year they hold an event to honor teachers. About 270 teachers, students and administrators from 26 different schools and organizations attended the 2017 event

Dr. Yan Xu and Dr. Zhichao Yin

Dr. Yan Xu and Dr. Zhichao Yin

Dr. Anthony Yen and teacher Luling Li

Dr. Anthony Yen and teacher Luling Li


See photos and videos from the Teacher Appreciation Day


Rising Star Gymnastics at Global Cleveland Student Welcome

International students from around the world who are attending school in Cleveland attended InterCLE 2017, a grand welcome for international students hosted by Global Cleveland and Friends of Global Cleveland a new, international young professionals group and with the support of the City of Cleveland. Dancers and acrobats from Rising Star Gymnastics entertained the crowd.

Rising Star Gymnastics

Rising Star Gymnastics


See photos and videos from the Rising Star Gymnastics performance


Chinese Bridge Summer Camp - American High School Students in China
Summer, 2017

In the summer of 2017, twenty-seven American students from eleven different schools received the opportunity of a lifetime. Thanks to the co-sponsorship of the Honorable Marcia Fudge and Chinese Vice Premier LIU Yandong, these students were able to partake in the Chinese Bridge Program.

Through the program, organized by the Cleveland State University Confucius Institute and joint-organized by the Capital University of Economics and Business(CUEB) in Beijing and Yunnan Normal University in Kunming, students received the chance to spend two weeks immersed in Chinese language, history, food, sights and culture in the cities of Beijing and Kunming (of Yunnan Province).

photo with the local minority of Yunnan Shilin

Students posing with a local


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Confucius Institute and Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day
August 27, 2017

The Confucius Institute and Chinese Cultural Garden participated in the 72nd annual One World Day on August 27, 2017. They marched in the Parade of Flags.

Chinese Garden at One World Day Parade

Participating in the
One World Day Parade of Nations


Many people stopped by their cultural booth to learn Chinese phrases, try on traditional clothing, eat fortune cookies and more.

Trying on and taking pictures with Chinese traditional clothing

Trying on and taking pictures with Chinese traditional clothing


More from the Confucius Institute and Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day


OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance at 2017 Cleveland Asian Festival
May 21, 2017

The persistent rain on Sunday forced the OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team to move inside Asia Plaza instead of parading through the Festival grounds. But they did a great job in the Plaza and even danced through Li Wah restaurant to the delight of the diners.

OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team at Cleveland Asian Festival


See photos and videos of the OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team


OCA Pittsburgh at 2017 Cleveland Asian Festival
May 20, 2017

Performers from OCA Pittsburgh traveled to Cleveland for the Cleveland Asian Festival and put on a great show.

 young lady from OCA Pittsburgh performed a graceful Chinese Spring Festival Dance

Young lady from OCA Pittsburgh performed
a graceful Chinese Spring Festival Dance


See photos and videos of the OCA Pittsburgh performance


Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce launch
February 22, 2017

A sold out crowd attended the launch of the Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Su He, Grace Wang, Kim Kirkendall, Antony Yen, Eddie Ni, Dr. Yan Hu and Xuhong Zhang

Su He, Grace Wang, Kim Kirkendall, Anthony Yen,
Eddie Ni, Dr. Yan Hu and Xuhong Zhang


See photos and videos of the Cleveland Chinese Chamber launch event


Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University Chinese New Year
February 4, 2017

The Confucius Institute hosted a celebration of Chinese New Year on Saturday February 4, 2017. 15 performers showcased various aspects of Chinese culture such as music, dance and martial arts.

Young girls at celebration of Chinese New Year


See photos and videos of the Chinese New Year performances


Chinese New Year at Chambers Elementary School
January 26, 2017

On January 26, from 1:00pm-2:30pm, the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University held a Chinese New Year celebration at Chambers Elementary School.

Chinese New Year celebration at Chambers Elementary School


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Chinese Food
January 10, 2017

The Cleveland Food Adventurers travelled to China via The Pearl Asian Kitchen. Chef Rose Wong prepared a special menu anticipating the upcoming Chinese New Tear celebration for the 50 adventurers.

Chef Wong told of the 5 different flavors of Chinese food and how the food varies in different parts (North, South, etc.) of China. Chef Wong also told of some of the colorful names of Chinese food that come from pronunciation, legend and superstitions. For example, the dish called Ants climbing tree is basically ground beef or pork over fried vermicelli. Field Chicken is really frogs. Spring rolls are lucky because they look like gold bars. Glutinous rice is good for family unity.

Speakers and Dignitariies

Speakers and Dignitariies at The Pearl


Photos and videos of the Adventure to China via The Pearl


Chinese Cultural Garden and Confucius Institute
January 10, 2017

Anthony Yen and Dr. Wang Yunmei spoke about the Chinese Garden, part of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and emphasized the importance of teachers who are honored in the Chinese Garden each year. They also spoke about the huge 7.5 ton granite Confucius statue and the male and female lion statues which protect the Chinese Garden.

Dr. Yan Yan Xu, director of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University and Professor Xuhong Zhang, Associate Director of the Confucius Institute spoke about the many important works of the Confucius Institute including Chinese New Year's celebrations and scholarships.

Anthony Yen, Professor Xuhong Zhang and Dr. Xu

Anthony Yen, Professor Xuhong Zhang and Dr. Yan Yan Xu


Photos and videos of the presentations


Mandarin and Cantonese Languages
January 10, 2017

Luling Li teaches Chinese language at Shaker Heights High School. She taught some basic Chinese phrases to a group at The Pearl Asian Kitchen and explained about Mandarin and Cantonese dialects.

Luling Li and Rose Wong

Luling Li and Rose Wong


Photos and videos of the presentations


Chines Mathematics, Abacus and Tangram Puzzle
January 10, 2017

Dan Hanson told some basics about Chinese mathematics and the Chinese abacus which is able to do hexadecimal calculation as opposed to abacuses from other countries.

He also showed the popular Tangram puzzle.

Photos and videos of the presentation


2016

Cleveland Chinese community at Cleveland Multicultural Event

The Cleveland Chinese Community was represented at the 7th annual International Community Council - Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) holiday party on December 14, 2016.

120 people participated in the fashion show and each walked the runway to music from their country. Click on the white arrow to watch the short video of the Chinese models Lu Wang and other.



Mei Luo and Lu Wang

Mei Luo and Lu Wang

Mei Luo and Lu Wang

Mei Luo and Lu Wang

See more from the 2016 International Fashion Show


Health Disparities in Asian Populations
November 10, 2016

Margaret Wong and Associates and Case Western Reserve University joined together to create an evening reception to promote health, education, and awareness to the Asian community in Cleveland. The event featured an educational seminar by Li Li, MD PhD, Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Professor and Director. Dr. Li spoke about Acculturation and Health Disparities in Asian Population.

Dr. Li Li explaining health disparities

Li Li, MD, PhD speaking on Asian Health

Photos and videos of Dr. Li's presentation on Asian Health


Healthy Asian Cooking by Rose Wong
November 10, 2016

Rose Wong founded Pearl of the Orient restaurant in 1978. It was the first to offer Northern and Szechuan cuisine in Cleveland Ohio and continues to be a favorite among Chinese food cognoscenti.

Rose created two healthy dishes and answered questions about woks, soy sauce, MSG and more.

Rose Wong with Ginger Root

Rose Wong with Ginger Root

Photos and videos of Rose Wong's cooking demonstration


Chinese Cultural Garden at One World Day
August 28, 2016

The Chinese Cultural Garden participated in the 71st annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. They had many activities including marching in the annual Parade of Flags, the annual Planting of a Tree to honor teachers, the OCA Dragon Dance team, acrobatic and dance performances and the Passport to Peace program which shared Chinese culture with the many visitors to the Garden.

Parade of Flags - Chinese Garden


Anthony Yen in front of Confucius


OCA Dragon Dance


See more from the Chinese Cultural Garden on One World Day


Cleveland's Asian Immigrant Communities
August 10, 2016

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, Global Cleveland hosted a panel discussion at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage titled: Begin the Conversation: Cleveland's Immigrant Communities Today: Pan-Asian Community.

Four members of the Cleveland Asian community spoke and answered questions from moderator Jeffery Allen: Gia Hoa Ryan who came to the US from her native Vietnam in 1971, Asim Datta who came from India, Johnny Wu who has lived in Panama, Taiwan and other places and represented the Chinese community and Nupur Goel who is in the 11th Grade at Gilmour Academy. Her parents emigrated from India 20+ years ago.

Jeffery Allen, Asim Datta, Nupur Goel, Johnny Wu and Gia Hoa Ryan

Jeffery Allen, Asim Datta, Nupur Goel, Johnny Wu and Gia Hoa Ryan


Photos/videos of the Asian community panel

Here is a sample video of Johnny Wu speaking about being stereotyped as Asian even though he was born in Panama and speaks English, Spanish and Chinese in that order.




Pittsburgh Chinese School at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival

Young ladies from the Pittsburgh Chinese School performed traditional Chinese dances in beautiful costumes at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.

A young lady from the Pittsburgh Chinese School performed a flute solo

Photos and more from the Pittsburgh Chinese School performance.


Kwan Family Lion Dance at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival

The Kwan Family Lion Dance Team kicked off the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.

Kwan Family Lion Dance Team

Photos and video from the Kwan Family Lion Dance performance.


Silent Poetry: Masterworks of Chinese Painting at Cleveland Museum of Art

Until Sunday April 24,2016 visitors can see the Silent Poetry: Masterworks of Chinese Painting at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the Julia and Larry Pollock Focus Gallery | Gallery 011.

Drawn from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s renowned collection of Chinese paintings and in celebration of the museum’s 100th anniversary in 2016, this small but potent exhibition features ten masterworks of Chinese art. A fine assemblage in various subjects and styles, spanning from the Song to the Qing dynasties, provides a visual feast: all are rare treasures and iconic works.

Silent Poetry: Masterworks of Chinese Painting at Cleveland Museum of Art

Photos and more from the Silent Poetry: Masterworks of Chinese Painting at Cleveland Museum of Art


2015

Traditional Chinese Clothing

A highlight of the 6th annual Holiday Celebration of Cleveland's Diversity held in the atrium of the Global Center for Health Innovation in the Cleveland Convention Center by the International Community Council-Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) was the multicultural fashion show.

1.Nadia Asif -(black silk dress with a chrysanthemums is a symbol of prosperity)

2. Yan Yu*- red silk dress with plum blossoms- a symbol for strength

3. Allen Liew (male)- a traditional Chinese jacket with gold inlay, which symbolizes royalty. The symbols on the jacket meant-"good fortune" and bats which also symbolizes a good fortune.

4. Xiaoli Zhang* -gold dress with butterfly- as a symbol of love.

5. Sibley Strader - costume for the Mood Goddess; it is believed that if you look up at the full moon during the Chinese mid-Autumn Festival you'll see the Moon Goddess with rabbit on it.

6. Han Wang* -red silk dress with a bamboo- a symbol for a scholar

*Yan, Xiaoli and Han-are exchange students and this is their first time being in the USA

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Fashion of China

Videos and photos of the International Fashion Show


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association at Cleveland Museum of Art International Community Day

On October 4, 2015 the Cleveland Museum of Art hosted its annual International Cleveland Community Day in the Ames Family Atrium.

The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed traditional dances.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA)  dancers

CCCCA Dancers


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Chinese Fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art International Community Day

On October 4, 2015 the Cleveland Museum of Art hosted its annual International Cleveland Community Day in the Ames Family Atrium. The International Community Council -Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) put on an International Fashion Show at the event.

Flora Mark from Cleveland's Chinese community explained her clothing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN. She wore a Cheongsam which means long clothes in the Cantonese dialect. It is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress.

Flora Mark in Chinese Cheongsam

Flora Mark



Flora Mark in Chinese Cheongsam



Great Wall Enrichment Center at Cleveland Museum of Art International Community Day

On October 4, 2015 the Cleveland Museum of Art hosted its annual International Cleveland Community Day in the Ames Family Atrium.

The Great Wall Enrichment Center performed dances and martial arts routines.



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Honoring teachers on One World Day in Chinese Cultural Garden

Anthony Yen spoke of the importance of teachers at a ceremony in the Chinese Cultural Garden on One World Day 2015. He told of the great teacher Confucius and how they plant cherry trees each year in the Garden so to one day have a Teacher's Forest. He introduced Dr. Haigang Zhou, the Director of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University who told about their annual honoring of teachers.



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One World Day welcome in Chinese Cultural Garden

Wayne Wong of OCA Cleveland and a leader of the Cleveland Dragon Dance Team welcomed the crowd to the Chinese Cultural Garden for One World Day 2015. He explained what OCA Cleveland does and how they partner with the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University.



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Dragon Dance on One World Day in Chinese Cultural Garden

The OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team performed a Dragon Dance in the Chinese Cultural Garden on One World Day 2015. OCA Cleveland partners with the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University.



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Young Athletes from China at Continental Cup in Cleveland

The Continental Cup, put on by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, is now in its 10th year and the 2015 event had 3300 athletes from 11 countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Mongolia, China, Bermuda, China, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Nepal and Greece.

Parade of Athletes from China at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Continental Cup in Cleveland Ohio

Young Athletes from China at Continental Cup in Cleveland


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Chinese Lunar New Year by Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University

The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University, Asian Services In Action, Inc., the Chinese American Faculty & Staff Association, Cleveland Asian Festival, the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, the Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, the Cleveland Public Library, Media Design Imaging, OCA Cleveland Chapter, and Westlake Chinese School gathered together for a celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Fashion at Chinese Lunar New Year at CSU


Photos and Videos from Lunar New Year at CSU


2014

Chinese Fashion at Cleveland Multicultural Event

Representatives from the Chinese community participated in the International Community Council - Worldwide Intercultural Network's (ICC-WIN) 5th annual multicultural holiday celebration at the Global Center for Health Innovation in the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland Ohio. They modeled Chinese costumes at the International Fashion Show which featured traditional costumes of dozens of countries.

Fashions of China

Fashion of China


Photos and videos of the International Fashion Show


Chinese at Cleveland Asian Catholic Gathering

About 1000 people celebrated the Annual Mass and Gathering on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 12 noon at St. Clarence Church. This is the 17th year the event was hosted by the Asian Ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland. It was an afternoon of family celebration of Asian culture and spirituality beginning with the celebration of the Mass with the Most Rev. Roger W Gries, OSB along with priests from the different Asian Catholic communities.

The cultural and ethnic diversity of the Asian Catholic communities assembled at the Mass was reflected throughout the celebration. Members of the various Asian communities came together with their own traditions, dressed in colorful ethnic clothes: shimmering saris, kimonos, karawangs, hanboks, barongs, and ao dai. The entrance procession included Vietnamese drums. During the Mass there was an incense ceremony by the Vietnamese, and the Indian aarti. Hymns were sung by the choirs in various Asian languages: Tagalog (Filipino), Korean, Vietnamese and Hindi (Indian). The readings and the prayers of the faithful were also said in various Asian languages.

Rosa Lee playing the guzheng

Rosa Lee playing the guzheng at Asian Catholic Mass

Chinese Catholic Community banner


2 pages of photos and videos of the Asian Catholic Gathering


New Confucius Statue

Cleveland Chinese Cultural Garden
October 3, 2014

Over the years there has been damage to the pedestal and statue of Confucius in the Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland. A new granite pedestal and larger-than-life statue of Confucius were installed on Friday October 3, 2014.

Anthony Yen with New Confucius Statue Cleveland Chinese Cultural Garden


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Honoring Teachers by Planting a Tree

Cleveland Chinese Cultural Garden
September 17, 2014

Each year members of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University and representatives of the Cleveland Chinese community gather at the Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and plant a cherry tree. They plant the tree on Confucius' birthday to honor teachers.

Elizabeth Miller, Lisa Wong and Anthony Yen plant tree in Chinese Cultural Garden

Elizabeth Miller, Lisa Wong and Anthony Yen
plant a tree in Chinese Cultural Garden


See more from the ceremony including lessons from Confucius.


In memory of Dr. Sui Yen Wang

Josianne and Anthony Yen plant a tree in the Chinese Cultural Garden in memory of his late sister Dr. Sui Yen Wang

Josianne and Anthony Yen plant a tree


Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Have you visited the Chinese Cultural Garden lately?

Confucius Statue in Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Confucius Statue in Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland


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Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association Picnic

The Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association Picnic held their annual picnic at Edgewater Park on Sunday July 13, 2014.

Arthur Chu and Lisa Wong

Arthur Chu and Lisa Wong


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Asian Heritage Day Celebration

Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
May 28, 2014
The City of Cleveland Community Relations Board, led by Asian Liaison Chia-Min Chen, hosted an Asian Heritage Day Celebration on May 28, 2014 in the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda.

Over 60 Asian community groups and organizations participated. Chia-Min Chen called them up to the stage one at a time and each gave an elevator speech explaining their organization. The following Chinese groups were represented:

  • Asian Evergreen Housing Corporation

  • Chinese Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association

  • Cleveland Chinatown Development Corporation

  • Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association

  • Cleveland Chinese Senior Citizens Association

  • Chinese Academy of Cleveland

  • Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University

  • Formosan Association of Public Affairs

  • Hmong Community of Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio

  • North American Taiwanese Medical Association

  • Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese

  • On Leong Chinese Merchants Association

  • Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland

  • Taiwanese Student Association from CASE

  • Taiwanese Student Association from Cleveland State University

  • Westlake Chinese School

Learn more about the Chinese organizations (and the other Asian groups) including photos and videos of the group leaders at the Asian Organizations in Cleveland pages.


Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue unveiled

A delegation from Zhongshan, China visited sister city Cleveland Ohio and presented the city with a gift - a bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president and founding father of the Republic of China.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president and founding father of the Republic of China, visited Cleveland during his exile years in the United States. The statue resides at the Emperor's Palace in Cleveland's Chinatown neighborhood on Rockwell.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue unveiling


Zhongshan delegation at Emperor's Palace

A delegation from Zhongshan, China visited sister city Cleveland Ohio and presented the city with a gift - a bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president and founding father of the Republic of China. At the reception following the unveiling, Cleveland councilmen Brian Cummings, Jeff Johnson and TJ Dow presented a proclamation to Han Zesheng, President of the Zhongshan Public Diplomacy Association.

Margaret Wong and Han Zesheng

Margaret Wong and Han Zesheng

Zhongshan, China delegation at Emperor's Palace


Zhong Shan Merchants grand opening

Group posing at Zhong Shan Merchants grand opening

Zhong Shan Merchants grand opening


Chinese Zodiac animal statues in Chinatown

The Zhong Shan Merchants located at 2156 Rockwell Ave. in Cleveland's Old Chinatown have erected stone statues depicting the 12 animal characters of the Chinese Zodiac.

Chinese Zodiac animal in Cleveland's Chinatown

See all 12 of the Chinese Zodiac Animal Statues


Musical Journey along the Silk Road - Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Yazhi Guo is a Chinese musician best known for his invention of the suona with a removable reed. Guo served as principal suona performer for the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra from 1999 to 2011. Guo won a Hong Kong Arts Development Award for Best Artist (Music) in 2012.

He performed at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for the Traveling the Silk Road exhibit and explained and demonstrated various ancient Chinese horns and reed instruments.

Yazhi Guo

Chinese horn virtuoso Yazhi Guo




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Dragon and Tang Dances at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Dragon Dance Club performed at the Traveling the Silk Road exhibition grand opening at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

OCA Dragon Dance Club at Cleveland Museum of Natural History


More from the Dragon Dance

Yin Tang also performed in a classic Tang Dynasty costume.

Yin Tang performing Chinese Dance at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's opening celebration event for the Traveling the Silk Road exhibit


More from Yin Tang's performance

Jianping Zhu, Dr. Evalyn Gates, Anthony Yen and Hang Zhou

Jianping Zhu, Dr. Evalyn Gates,
Anthony Yen and Haigang Zhou


More from the Silk Road exhibit and event


CSU Confucius Institute Chinese New Year Gala - China Welcomes Spring

The Confucius Institute at CSU was established in August 2008 and is a partnership between Cleveland State University, the Office of Chinese Language Council International (the "Hanban"), and Beijing's Capital University of Economics and Business.

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Confucius Institute hosted the Northeast Normal University Art Troupe for a presentation of "China Welcomes Spring," a collection of modern and traditional dances, art, music, martial arts, calligraphy, and painting.

CSU Confucius Institute and Northeast Normal University Art Troupe


3 pages of photos and more from China Welcomes Spring


Organization of Chinese Americans Cleveland Chapter Inauguration Reception

Organization of Chinese Americans is a national organization whose stated mission is to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) in the United States. The 2014 Inauguration of the new officers of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Cleveland Chapter was held in the offices of Margaret W. Wong on February 8, 2014.

Besides the induction of new officers, the event included speeches (Mayor Jackson, Margaret Wong, OCA National president Sharon Wong and others), presentations about OCA activities and some terrific cultural performances.

Margaret Wong, Mayor Jackson, Sharon Wong and Lisa Wong

Margaret Wong, Mayor Jackson, Sharon Wong and Lisa Wong


Paj Twag Tshiab Hmong Dance (Blooming Flower)

Paj Twag Tshiab (Blooming Flower) Hmong Dancers


5 pages of photos and videos from the OCA event begin here


2013

Young ladies from the Great Wall Enrichment Center of Cleveland performed a traditional Chinese dance called Moonlight at the 4th annual Worldwide Intercultural Network (WIN) holiday celebration of global diversity at the Ariel International Center in Cleveland.

Great Wall Enrichment Center of Cleveland dancers



Great Wall Enrichment Center of Cleveland dancers


See other performances and more from the WIN celebration


Beijing Sea-Dream Art Troupe

Presented by the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University
October 5, 2013

The Beijing Sea-Dream Art Troupe provided "cultural and artistic performances celebrating and expressing Chinese traditional ethnic culture including vocal and instrumental music, opera, drama, and dance" at a special performance on October 5, 2013. Their appearance in Cleveland was sponsored by the Confucius Institute, Cleveland State University, and the Confucius Institute headquarters in China.

The ensemble was created by the Beijing Haidian district Culture Commission. The official mission of the group is "to promote national culture, disseminate elegant arts."

In addition to a fabulous assortment of artistic styles the costume were of rich, vibrant colors creating exactly the mood the accompanying music demanded.

The Waterfall of Everwhite Mountain by Beijing Sea-Dream Art Troupe

The Waterfall of Everwhite Mountain by Beijing Sea-Dream Art Troupe


See photos and videos of the entire performance.


Anthony Yen Day

Cleveland Ohio
October 5, 2013

October 5, 2013 was proclaimed Anthony Yen Day in the city of Cleveland Ohio in honor of his 81st birthday.

Anthony Yen and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson

Anthony Yen and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson


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Kindergarten girls Chinese dance at Cleveland Festival

Yin Tang introduced the kindergarten class of the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) at the 2013 International Folk Festival at Wade Oval in University Circle in Cleveland. This dance is called Girls of the Mountain Village.




Bird of Youth Chinese dance at Cleveland Festival

Yin Tang introduced young ladies from the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) at the 2013 International Folk Festival at Wade Oval in University Circle in Cleveland. This dance is from Northwest China and performed by the mountain people. It's called The Bird of Youth.




Chinese Peacock from famous Acrobatic Sister

Amy Zhang was one of the original 3 Sisters Acrobatic team and she came out of retirement to perform the famous Peacock Dance from Southeast China at the 2013 International Folk Festival at Wade Oval in University Circle in Cleveland.




2013 Cleveland Asian Festival


May 18-19, 2013

The 4th annual Cleveland Asian Festival attracted 38,380 attendees over the weekend of May 18-19, 2013. They spent over $2 million in the AsiaTown neighborhood. There were dozens of performances from local, regional, and national performing groups including headliner Cheesa from NBC's The Voice.

People enjoyed Asian cuisine from over 20 different restaurants and shopping in the World Market which was filled with merchants of Asian themed products while sponsors had informational displays at their tent.

10 pages of photos and videos of the Cleveland Asian Festival

Girls in costume



Colorful China program

April 27, 2013

Students from South Central University for Nationalities in Hubei province's capital Wuhan performed music,dance, martial arts and more representing Colorful China at the Colorful China program to benefit the Sichuan Earthquake Relief. They performed at Cleveland State University and sponsored by the Confucius Institute at CSU.



See all the Colorful China performances.


Johnny Wu keynote speech - Being Different

Culture Shock at Tri-C West
April 18, 2013

Cuyahoga Community College West and the Parma City School District presented the annual Culture Shock on April 18, 2013. The event included tables representing various nationalities and cultures as well as multi-cultural performances. Award Winning Filmmaker Johnny Wu was the keynote speaker.

Johnny Wu

Johnny Wu


Photos and videos from the Culture Shock keynote


Year of the Snake

Xin Nián Kuài Lè
Happy New Year


Johnny Wu, President of the Organization of Chinese Americans - Cleveland Chapter and co-founder of the Cleveland Asian Festival, explains the Year of the Snake and how to say Happy New Year in Mandarin at a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Cleveland's AsiaTown.




Chinese New Year at Asia Plaza and Asian Town Center

February 9, 2013

The Year of the Snake was celebrated throughout Asia Town in Cleveland with day-long celebrations. Music, dance, Martial Arts, food, vendors, groups and, of course, a Lion Dance, were part of the festivities.

Yin Tang

Yin Tang at Asia Plaza


Chinese New Year at Asia Plaza and Asian Town Center


2012

CCCCA at Cleveland Museum of Art

Opening of Ames Family Atrium in Cleveland Museum of Art
October 28, 2012

The many different cultural performances were a highlight of the grand opening of the Ames Family Atrium in the Cleveland Museum of Art on Sunday October 28, 2012.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) Choir

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) Choir


Chinese Cultural Garden table

Chinese Cultural Garden table at Art Museum event


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association


Emperor's Palace Ribbon Cutting

2136 Rockwell Ave. in Cleveland's Chinatown on October 1, 2012

The Emperor's Palace restaurant opened on Rockwell with a ribbon cutting and lion dance. The opening celebration was particularly special because it coincided with a visit from Yang Wenlong, Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal People's Government, He Yifang, Deputy Secretary General of Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and members of their delegation, Xie Junjie, Huang Shihang and Chen Li E from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China.

 Yang Wenlong, Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal People's Government with Donna Hom

Yang Wenlong, Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal People's Government
with Donna Hom


Yang Wenlong at Emperor's Palace

Faces of Chinatown

Cleveland Chinatown Photography and Oral History Project
Asian Town Center
September 14, 2012
This exhibit captured portions of the immigrant's history from old family photos and documents to newspaper images to glimpses into today's family activities.

Lisa Wong

Lisa Wong at the opening reception


Faces of Chinatown


Demi Zhang and Bing Xu Guzheng and Vocal Duet

ClevelandPeople.Com International Pavilion on September 3, 2012

Demi Zhang played the 21 string Chinese zither (guzheng) accompanied by her mother Bing Xu at the ClevelandPeople.Com International Pavilion at Ohio's Celtic and International Festival.

Demi Zhang plays the 21 string Chinese zither (guzheng) and her mother Bing Xu sings

Bing Xu and Demi Zhang


Demi Zhang and Bing Xu



Yin Tang and CCCCA Dancers

ClevelandPeople.Com International Pavilion on September 2, 2012

Yin Tang and stundets from the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performed at the ClevelandPeople.Com International Pavilion at Ohio's Celtic and International Festival.

Dance from Northwest China nicknamed the Tambourine Dance

CCCCA Dancers


Yin Tang and CCCCA Dancers


Chinese Cultural Garden in Parade of Flags

One World Day, Cleveland Cultural Gardens on August 26,2012

Chinese Garden at One World Day

Chinese Garden marchers at One World Day


Chinese Cultural Garden marching at One World Day


Great Wall Chinese Martial Arts Group at One World Day

One World Day, Cleveland Cultural Gardens on August 26,2012

Kung Fu Martial Arts demonstration from the Great Wall Chinese Martial Arts Group at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Kung Fu Martial Arts demonstration from the Great Wall Chinese Martial Arts Group at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Great Wall Chinese Martial Arts Group at One World Day


Great Wall Chinese Martial Arts Group


Chinese Ambassador in Cleveland

Consul General of People's Republic of China in New York Sun Guoxiang
NEO International Business Network
July 26,2012
Growing Business between Northeast Ohio and China

Ye-Fan Glavin, Ambassador Sun Guoxiang, Anthony Yen and Canton Mayor William Healey II

Ye-Fan Glavin, Ambassador Sun Guoxiang, Anthony Yen
and Canton Mayor William Healey II


Chinese Ambassador in Cleveland


East Meets West: Medical Research and Education Collaborative US and China

Margaret W. Wong Offices - July 19, 2012

Speakers included George Kikano, MD, Department Chairman, Family Medicine, UH Case Medical Center, Li Li, MD, PhD Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, CWRU and fellowship graduate student in biomedical research Yan Yan.

Dr. Li Li,  Margaret Wong, Dr. George Kikano and David Fleshler

Dr. Li Li, Margaret Wong,
Dr. George Kikano and David Fleshler



Cleveland's Chinese Community at Cleveland's 216th birthday party event

Guzheng performance by Linna Jacobson

Linna Jacobson playing guzheng, Chinese zither, in Cleveland

Linna Jacobson


Young Chinese-Americans traditional dance at 216 event

Happy Drum Dance by young Chinese Americans in Cleveland

Happy Drum Dance



Demi Zhang receives Princeton Prize in Race Relations


Tudor Arms Hotel - May 24, 2012
Congratulations to Demi Zhang who was awarded the 2012 Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

Demi Zhang receiving Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Demi Zhang receiving Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Princeton Prize in Race Relations


Westlake Chinese School at Cleveland Asian Festival

May 20, 2012

Young girls from the Westlake Chinese School perform a Golden Rings dance at the 2012 Asian Festival in Cleveland

Girls from Westlake Chinese School perform a Golden Rings dance


Traditional Chinese Dance by Westlake Chinese School


Dragon Dance from Columbus at Cleveland Asian Festival

May 20, 2012

Wah Lum Kung Fu of Columbus Ohio performing a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance

Wah Lum Kung Fu performing traditional Chinese Dragon Dance


Traditional Chinese Dragon Dance by Wah Lum Kung Fu of Columbus Ohio


Lion Dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

May 19, 2012

Chinese Lion Dance by Kwan Family

Kwan Family Chinese Lion Dance


Traditional Chinese Lion Dance by Kwan Family


CCCCA Dancers at Cleveland Asian Festival

May 19, 2012

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association dancers

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association dancers


Chinese Dances by Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association


Asian Pacific American Heritage Day

Cleveland City Hall Rotunda - May 17, 2012

A diverse group of Asian Americans (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian and others) gathered in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Day.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Cultural Association (CCCCA) dancers

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Cultural Association (CCCCA) dancers


Asian Pacific American Heritage Day


Anthony Yen inducted into Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Anthony Yen was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame on Wednesday May 9, 2012.

Anthony Yen

See photos and videos of his induction speech and more.


Cleveland Asian Festival in the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Cleveland Asian Festival




See more from Cleveland Asian Festival at the Parade


Congresswoman Judy Chu in Cleveland

Margaret W. Wong offices - February 18, 2012

Judy May Chu is the U.S. Representative for California's 32nd congressional district, serving since 2009. She is the first Chinese American woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress and is chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Margaret Wong and Judy Chu

Margaret Wong and Representative Judy Chu

Congresswoman Judy Chu in Cleveland


Chinese New Year 2012 Celebration

Year of the Dragon - 3 pages of pictures and video from Asia Plaza and Asian Town Center - January 21, 2012

Young girls from Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performed a Water dance

Pics/Video of Chinese New Year 2012 Celebration


Mahjong Exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Chinese New Year Preview Event

Mahjongg exhibit at Maltz Museum


Mahjong Exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage


The Art of Reinvention: China, Ohio and the New Global Economy symposium

Cleveland Museum of Art - January 4, 2012

Pictures/videos of China, Ohio and the New Global Economy symposium


2011

Dr. Anthony Yen given 2011 TiE Community Catalyst Award

Dr Anthony Yen

Dr Anthony Yen

Dr. Anthony Yen given 2011 TiE Community Catalyst Award


Asian Pacific-American Heritage Day Celebration

Cleveland City Hall Rotunda May 26, 2011

Asian Pacific-American Heritage Day Celebration


Traditional Chinese Dances


Traditional Chinese Dances at Cleveland City Hall Rotunda May 26, 2011

Traditional Chinese Dancers

More of the Traditional Chinese Dances


Chinese Seniors Ballroom Dancing

At the Cleveland Asian Festival May 21, 2011

Chinese seniors ballroom dance


Chinese Seniors Ballroom Dancing


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association

The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association performed at the 2011 Cleveland International Folk Festival.

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association dancers

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association Art Troupe
performing a dance from Tibet


More CCCCA at the 2011 Cleveland International Folk Festival


Chinese New Year at Asia Plaza - February 5, 2011

Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.

Chinese new year baby

Happy New Year!


More from Chinese New Year at Asia Plaza


2010

Cleveland Public Library Saluting the Dreamers Tribute to Margaret Wong - September 25, 2010



Margaret Wong at CPL Tribute

Margaret Wong at CPL Tribute


More from the CPL Tribute to Margaret Wong


Congratulation to Immigration Attorney Margaret W. Wong for publishing her first book, The Immigrant's Way

The sub-title of the book is For All Immigrants, By An Immigrant and it has sound life lessons for all.




Annual Dragon Boat Races on the Cuyahoga River - August 7, 2010

Buddhist monk paints eyes on Dragon Boat

Awakening the Dragons by painting their eyes


More from the Annual Dragon Boat Races in the Flats.


Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 2010 World School Games
Featuring student athletes from the People's Republic of China, Taipei and Hong Kong

People's Republic of China student athletes

Student athletes from People's Republic of China


First Annual Cleveland Asian Festival

The first annual city wide Cleveland Asian Festival was a resounding success! Over 10,000 people attended the event held Saturday May 22, 2010 at East 30th and Payne Ave.

Executive Committee of the Cleveland Asian Festival

The Executive Committee of the Cleveland Asian Festival
Johnny Wu, Michael Mendoza, Lisa Wong, Vi Huynh,
Michael Byun and Yin Tang


See many photos and videos from the first annual Cleveland Asian Festival


Alison Jin of the Cleveland Chinese Music Group
21st annual International Folk Festival - July 18, 2010

Alison Jin at 21st annual International Folk Festival


Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association Dancers
21st annual International Folk Festival - July 18, 2010

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association dancers


Margaret W. Wong inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Margaret W. Wong was inducted into the inaugural class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame at a sold out ceremony on May 12, 2010.

Pearl of the Orient owner Rose Wong inducted her sister Margaret W. Wong

Pearl of the Orient owner Rose Wong
inducted her sister Margaret W. Wong





Pearl of the Orient owner Rose Wong inducted her sister Margaraet W. Wong


Margaret W. Wong

Margaret W. Wong


Year of the Tiger - 2010

Public Art in Cleveland - Browse the Tigers then vote on your favorite

Chinese Year of the Tiger Cleveland Public Art Sculptures - photos by Dan Hanson

See the Year of the Tiger sculptures


Chinese Women Business Association Celebration - March 14, 2010

Judy Chu raffle at the event

Judy Chu raffle at the event

More from the Chinese Women Business Association Celebration

See Dance and Music Performances (videos)
from the Chinese Women Business Association Celebration


2010 Chinese New Year celebration at Asia Plaza - February 6, 2010

Performances by Kwan Family Lion Dance, Connie Zhang acrobats,Daiko Icho Taiko, Chinese Music Ensemble, T'shaka Brown, Master Hu and the Westlake Chinese School

Young boy acrobat on Chinese New Years

2010 Chinese New Year celebration at Asia Plaza


Tzu Chi Foundation Lunar New Year Celebration - February 6, 2010

Tzu Chi is an international charitable foundation guided by the principles of Buddhism.

Vivien Liu, Director and Hsiao-Ping 'Cathy' Chen

Vivien Liu, Director and Hsiao-Ping 'Cathy' Chen

More from Tzu Chi Foundation Lunar New Year Celebration


2009

CSU International Day 2009

Chi Ma and Wenjing Wang of the Confucius Institute at CSU

Chi Ma and Wenjing Wang of the Confucius Institute



Chinese Fan Dance performed by Cleveland State University students

More from CSU International Day 2009


Tsingtao Brewery and Cleveland Cavaliers

On December 14, 2009 Tsingtao Brewery Co. signed a multi-year agreement with the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers to become the exclusive Chinese beer of Quicken Loans Arena. The partnership is the first between Tsingtao, China's most popular beer company, and an NBA team and arena in the United States. Executives from the Cavaliers and Tsingtao were joined by current and former Cavaliers, the Cavs Dancers and the award-winning Tsingtao Dancers.

See many photos and videos (some in English and Chinese) from the event.


Danny Ferry, Kenneth Huang, Xu Yan, Len Komoroski, Guo Yu Sun and Campy Russell toast the agreement

Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry, QSL Chairman Kenneth Huang, Tsingtao President of Global Marketing, Ms. Xu Yan, Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena President Len Komoroski, Tsingtao CFO Mr. Guo Yu Sun and Cavs legend Campy Russell toast the agreement


Year of the Ox Public Art
Ox Sculptures from Cleveland's Asia Town

Jack in the Box Ox for Chinese Year of the Ox


Chinese Women Association of Cleveland

The CWA celebrated International Women's Day on March 7, 2009

Kerry Lieu, Ivy Yu, Alice Kuan, Christina Ko,  Lily Ying and Theresa Chiang

Kerry Lieu, Ivy Yu, Alice Kuan, Christina Ko,
Lily Ying and Theresa Chiang

More from the Chinese Women Association of Cleveland


Chinese New Year 2009 (4707) Celebration

Chinese clown with children celebrating new year


More of Chinese New Year 2009


2008

Year of the Rat Sculptures in downtown Cleveland

Clever Rat sculpture for the Chinese Year of the Rat in Cleveland

Clever Rat

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
Jane Hyun at the City Club of Cleveland 2-29-08

Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Asia Plaza
Photos and Video of the Kwan Family Lion Dance Team - 2-9-08

Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong
At the City Club of Cleveland 1-18-08



2007

Year of the Pig Sculptures in downtown Cleveland

Get the Balance Right Pig Sculpture in Cleveland

Get the Balance Right Pig Sculpture at 1419 East 40th



Organizations and Resources for Chinese in Cleveland

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Cleveland chapter

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association

Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Chinese Cultural Garden in Cleveland

Chinese Lion statue at Chinese Cultural Garden

Submit your Cleveland Chinese organizations and resources.

Cleveland Chinese Feedback and Memories

Submit your Cleveland Chinese Feedback and Memories.


Chinese History and Culture


Tell us about the music, food, holidays, traditions, costumes, language and other qualities that make China so special.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China

Terracotta Warriors and Horses of
Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China

Map of China




Submit your Cleveland Chinese cultural items.

Profiles of Chinese Americans in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Margaret Wong
Successful Cleveland immigration lawyer and so much more

Demetria (Demi) Zhang
Nine year old Artist and Author


If you know of a Chinese American who should be profiled,
please let us know.
ClevelandPeople.Com - Chinese Ambassadors

Margaret Wong
Johnny Wu
Margaret Wong
Johnny Wu

Read more about the Chinese and other Ambassadors. If you are interested in being considered to be an official ClevelandPeople.com Ambassador to the Cleveland Chinese community, please contact us.




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