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A photo exhibition on the history of Chinese
Americans
was unveiled on Monday
at the Harvard Club, New York City.
On display are around 20 groups of photos and
texts covering
the major events that involved
Chinese in the United States and Chinese Americans
since the 19th century.
The exhibition is designed to show the fact
that Chinese Americans
have made significant contributions
to American society by participating in the California Gold
Rush,
construction of the transcontinental railroad,
American Civil War and others, according to a release
from the organizers.
"I wish the exhibition a complete success.
I thank the contributions Chinese Americans made towards
society ...
I wish continuing cooperation between China and the United
States,"
said Steven C. Rockefeller Jr.,
from the Rockefeller family and head of RoseRock Capital
Group.
The exhibition wasorganized by
New York Taishanese Folks Association,
Harvard Wealth Strategy and Management LLC,
and UNSRC Tai Chi Club. Enditem |