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SUMMARY:CARE & CONNECT: Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation\, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. \nJoin us for our second Care & CONNECT event\, Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma\, a workshop led by Hamilton Madison House’s Dr. Jihan Ryu and Dr. Kristin Kim-Martin.\n\nDr. Kim-Martin is a psychologist whose research centers on cultural trauma and the immigration experience. Her dissertation explored how immigration shapes the help-seeking behaviors of second-generation Korean Americans. Dr. Jihan Ryu is CONNECT’s primary psychiatrist\, providing trauma-informed\, culturally competent care in our Lower East Side community.\n\nOpen to community members and mental health professionals alike\, this workshop offers an accessible entry point into what we mean by “cultural trauma” and an opportunity to reflect on how our own experiences may be shaped by it — as well as tools for connecting with others across similar and different cultures in ways that honor our histories\, traumas\, and varied cultural norms.\n\nWe will explore how trauma translates across generations\, drawing on historical events and the communities they impacted — including the Korean War\, American slavery\, the Ukrainian Holodomor\, and the Chinese Cultural Revolution. And making full use of our venue\, the workshop will engage directly with MOCA’s permanent exhibition.\n\nFree Admission | Registration Required
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/care-connect-understanding-recognizing-cultural-trauma/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $10/person. Kids 12 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Purchase tickets in advance here! \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 2:30 PM\, if capacity allows. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is committed to making public programs accessible to the general public regardless of economic background. If the ticket price is preventing you from attending the event\, please contact us. \nKnow Before You Go \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE | 节目时间表\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\, WORKSHOPS\, & MORE! | 工作坊、表演节目和更多活动！ \nPaddles Up! with the United East Athletics Association | 2:30 PM\nDiscover the origins of dragon boat racing and learn what it takes to be part of a dragon boat team with members from the United East Athletics Association. Meet experienced dragon boat racers\, explore authentic equipment\, and how dragon boat racing has evolved over time during this interactive session. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Wrapping with Home Cook Sophia Hsu** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM \nLearn why zongzi—delicious rice bundles wrapped in bamboo leaves—are wrapped and eaten together with loved ones during the Dragon Boat Festival. Join home cook Sophia Hsu as she teaches us how to make zongzi (粽子) in the shape of a pyramid. These sticky\, festive treats will leave your stomach and heart filled with glee! \nSophia Hsu was born in New York City’s Lower East Side and raised in Richmond\, VA in the American Chinese restaurant business. Hokkien-Chinese was her first language. English\, Mandarin-Chinese\, and Spanish quickly followed in school. In her free time\, she is a freelance writer\, testing new recipes\, and crafting. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Tasting** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM\nTickle your taste buds with a piece of mouthwatering zongzi from one of our favorite spots in Chinatown! \nBe a Kung Fu Dragon Warrior with Master Sherry Zhang | 3:30 – 4 PM & 4:15 – 4:45 PM\nCalling all young warriors! Dive into the world of Kung Fu and embrace the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival in this family-friendly martial arts workshop led by Master Sherry Zhang. Discover the strength\, agility\, and discipline of the legendary dragon warriors. Ages 5 & up! \nSherry Zhang is a master Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor and the founder of TaiChiSolution Inc. https://www.taichisolution.org/ Starting Wushu training at six years old\, she later became a Wushu athlete. She has over a decade of experience sharing the ancient art of Tai Chi with health professionals in New York City and serves as guest faculty at Sarah Lawrence College as well as faculty at Pacific College of Health and Science. \nMOCAKIDS Storytime: Ready\, Set\, Dragon Boat! \n“快! 快! Kuài! Kuài! Hurry! Hurry!” These are the cheers you might hear at a dragon boat race. Join in on the fun by listening to The Beat of the Dragon Boat by Christina Matula\, singing a MOCA original song\, and taking part in our very own race. Bring your cameras for a special photo opportunity. \nCreepy Crawly Bug Hunt | Meets in Lobby \nSome people consider the Dragon Boat Festival (also called the Double Fifth Festival) to be one of the unluckiest days of the year. Join MOCA on a gallery hunt to drive away the five poisonous pests and protect the museum from bad luck. Be sure to bring your xiāng bāo for good luck!—and a flyswatter! \nTerrific Teams | 2 PM – 5 PM\nWinning a dragon boat race requires everyone to paddle together\, literally! Get your boat racing crew together and try out our team-building games. Work together to make zongzi\, catch the Five Poisonous Pests\, and even more games that are sure to make you laugh…and focus! \nDROP-IN ARTS & CRAFTS\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 无需预订的艺术及手工活动\, ​​下午 2 点至下午 5 点 \nColorful Climbers\nDo lizards climb ladders? This one can! Show off the bright colors and amazing athletic abilities of the lizard\, one of the five poisonous pests\, by creating your own lizard ladder masterpiece. \nSlithering Snakes \nSnakes might be one of the five poisonous pests\, but this tiny snake friend won’t scare anybody! Use fuzzy pipe cleaners to make a snake in your favorite colors\, then wrap it around your wrist so you’ll have a friend no matter where you go. \nFragrant Fortune\nUse string and a decorative paper cup to make a fragrant sachet or 香包 xiāng bāo that is sure to please your senses! Use it to ward away the five poisonous pests. \nSplash and Swirl Paddle Design with Teaching Artist Yu Rong\nPaint with bubbles! Using bubble solution and liquid watercolors\, decorate dragon boat paddles inspired by the whirling waves of the water. Then contribute to a giant collaborative dragon boat for team MOCA. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work! \nDon’t Rock the Boat  \nDesign a floatable mini dragon boat with corks\, foam\, rubber bands\, and more. Which design will win the race? Test in our mini-pool! \n* While supplies last. \n**Limited capacity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-family-festival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Day,Festival
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SUMMARY:Film- History of NYC's Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
DESCRIPTION:History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration\nDocumentary Screening and Filmmaker April 29 6:30 (MoCA) \nw/ Virgo Lee & Chester Lee Q&A \nA newly released documentary from NYC Media that traces the origins of one of New York City’s most enduring neighborhoods. Through sweeping historical insight and intimate community voices\, the film centers the Toishanese immigrants who helped build not only America’s railroads\, but the foundations of Chinatown itself. \nAcross decades shaped by exclusion and resilience\, early arrivals forged a world of their own through family associations\, storefronts\, dialects\, and traditions. Within a few dense blocks\, they created networks of care that sustained generations and preserved cultural memory. Over time\, those roots extended beyond Manhattan\, shaping new Chinatowns in Sunset Park\, Flushing\, and Elmhurst\, each reflecting new waves of migration and evolving identities. \nFeaturing appearances from MOCA and members of the community\, the film offers a glimpse into a living history still unfolding. Following the screening\, stay for a conversation with producers Andrew Chow Guidone and Joy Lau\, joined by community members Virgo Lee and Chester Lee featured in the film. Together\, they will reflect on the process of documenting Chinatown’s layered histories and the urgency of preserving stories that are too often left untold.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-history-of-nycs-chinatown-the-toishanese-migration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: American Girl
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for April 2\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \nAmerican Girl (2021) \nDirected by: Fiona Roan Feng-i Runtime: 101 minutes \nAMERICAN GIRL follows 13-year-old Fen\, who is forced to move from Los Angeles back to Taipei with her mother and younger sister after her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Set during the 2003 SARS outbreak\, Fen struggles to adapt to life in Taiwan—feeling like an outsider at school\, reconnecting with her estranged father\, and clashing with her mother. As tensions at home intensify and Fen acts out in rebellion\, a health scare involving her younger sister pushes the family toward a long-overdue emotional confrontation. \nStarring: Karena Lam (林嘉欣)\, Kaiser Chuang (莊凱勛)\, Caitlin Fang (方郁婷)\, Bowie Tseng (曾寶儀) \nCourtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Programmer David Wilentz\, starting at 8:15 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-american-girl/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Literary Wikipedia Training and Edit-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW at the Museum of Chinese in America to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia! \nWant to improve the state of Asian and Asian American literary representation on Wikipedia\, the world’s largest freely accessible encyclopedia? Stop by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s edit-a-thon on February 28 and March 1 to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia; work on pages for books\, authors\, and other pressing topics in the diaspora; and hang out with people in New York City’s Wiki community! \nPlease bring a device you can edit on—laptops are best\, but mobile devices work too. \nThis is a two-day event –  \nSaturday\, February 28 between 11am and 6pm ET\, and  \nSunday\, March 1 – between 11 am and 6 pm ET. Feel free to register for one or both dates! \nLunch and dinner will be provided for those who stay and participate. \nThis event is supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and is hosted by Museum of Chinese in America.\n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. If you have any questions please reach out at msaleh@aaww.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-literary-wikipedia-training-and-edit-a-thon-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Technology,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Literary Wikipedia Training and Edit-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW at the Museum of Chinese in America to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia! \nWant to improve the state of Asian and Asian American literary representation on Wikipedia\, the world’s largest freely accessible encyclopedia? Stop by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s edit-a-thon on February 28 and March 1 to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia; work on pages for books\, authors\, and other pressing topics in the diaspora; and hang out with people in New York City’s Wiki community! \nPlease bring a device you can edit on—laptops are best\, but mobile devices work too. \nThis is a two-day event –  \nSaturday\, February 28 between 11am and 6pm ET\, and  \nSunday\, March 1 – between 11 am and 6 pm ET.  \nFeel free to register for one or both dates! \nLunch and dinner will be provided for those who stay and participate. \nThis event is supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and is hosted by Museum of Chinese in America.\n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. If you have any questions please reach out at msaleh@aaww.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-literary-wikipedia-training-and-edit-a-thon/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Technology,Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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