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2010 Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Aug. 20 ~ 22 Swope Park, Kansas City, MO
Over 40 countries around the world were part of the 31 Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival this year. KCCAA and the Society For Friendship with China were the major sponsors of this exciting event. Through the 2 and a half days of non-stop entertainment, food, and children activities, tens of thousands of people experienced the world of culture right here at the oldest public park in Kansas City – Swope Park.
Friday, 20 August : 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, 21 August : NOON to 10pm
Sunday, 22 August : NOON to 6pm
Adult Admission: $3.00 Children 12 and under are admitted FREE with adult!
Parking is Free ( Handicap Parking available)
Together with the Society of Friendship with China, KCCAA is proud to be the sponsor for China at 2010 Kansas City Ethnic Festival. And we are presenting the following events at the festival:
- Culture Performance-China, 2:30 -3pm, Saturday, Aug. 21
- Kid’s World -China, 7:30-8:00pm, Saturday, Aug. 21
- Fashion Show (China and other countries), 2pm, Sunday, Aug. 22
Kansas City Welcomes New Consul General Yang from Chicago
A welcome reception co-hosted by the Kansas City Chinese American Association (KCCAA) and Edgar Snow Memorial Fund (ESMF) for the new Consul General Yang from the Consulate General Office of People’s Republic of China in Chicago was held at the elegant Diastole on June 14 2010. Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Bill Skaggs, Kansas City City Manager Troy Schulte along with more than 50 VIP guests attended the event.
Snow Fund Founder Dr. Dimond and CG Yang KC Mayor Pro Tem Bill Skaggs Welcomes CG Yang
Snow Fund John Phillips Remark KCCAA President CJ Wei welcomes everyone
Teresa Chien, Ivonne Wang (CG Yang’s wife) Nelson-Atkins Museum Chinese Curator Mackenzie
Deputy Consul General Xie, and his wife with CG Yang and his wife
KU Confucius Institute Executive Director Sheree Willis
A unique gift portrait from KCCAA to KU Confucius Institute was presented to the Executive Director Sheree Willis
Lovely dinner provided by Bo Ling CG Yang and Kansas City City Manager Schulte
CG Yang and his wife in front of Snow’s bust at Diastole
Chinese “Lantern Light” Sculpture Makes Home in Kansas
June 15th, more than two hundred VIP guests including the new Consul General Yang and his delegation from the Chinese Consul General Office in Chicago, General Secretary Wen Zou of the Chinese Sculpture Committee, Mayor of Topeka Bill Bunten, Dr. Jerry Farley, President of Washburn University, and KCCAA President CJ Wei gathered on the west lawn outside the Henderson Hall on the campus of Washburn University, and attended the sculpture “Lantern Light” dedication ceremony.
KCCAA President CJ Wei praised Mr. Kwan Wu, a long-time KCCAA member, world renowned sculptor for his vision, passion, and devotion for this remarkable China – US sculpture exchange program commemorating the 30 years of peace and friendship between these 2 countries.
Remark by Kansas City Chinese American Association President CJ Wei
“Lantern Light,” a gift sculpture created by Chinese Master Artist Ye, Yushan from China to US as part of the 30th anniversary of peace and friendship between China and the United States finds her home in Kansas. Sculptures created by both US and Chinese master artists were or will be located in selected cities from each country. Topeka is selected as one of the cities in US to receive the sculpture. The honor is dedicated to one of the master artists, Kwan Wu, an Olathe Kansas resident and KCCAA member.
The sculpture will be placed on the Washburn University campus at the northwest corner of Henderson Hall. A formal dedication will take place June 15 at 11 a.m., which will be open to the public.
KCCAA, being one of the organizers of the “ China-U.S. 30 Years Anniversary Relationship Peace Friendship Memorial Sculpture Project”, invites you to this exciting and historic event in China – US relations.
Date: June 15th, Tuesday morning 11 am
What: Chinese Sculpture Dedication Ceremony
Where: Washburn University (northwest corner of Henderson Hall), Topeka, KS
Who: Everyone is welcome
The sculpture commemorates 30 years of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. It stands approximately 9’ high and is 16’ wide. “Lantern Light” will stay at Washburn temporarily while a permanent location downtown is determined.
Project Name: China-U.S. 30 Years Anniversary Relationship Peace Friendship Memorial Sculpture Project
Locations: U.S.: Washington D.C.; Topeka KS; Mercerville, NJ; Atlanta GA; Huston TX. China: Shanghai, Foshan, Beijing, Tianjin
Background:
Since January of 1979, China established a diplomatic relationship with United States. This was not only a huge influence to the world, but also this would be a significant impact for both countries in the next 30 years. Today, both countries have benefited greatly, and international trade has flourished due to the long-standing and harmonious Sino-American relations.
There is no doubt that the project will strengthen the relations between China and U.S. Hence, a magnificent art project of grand proportions will be created to show to the world the greatness of the achievements that both nations have reached during those 30 years. This work of art also serves as a memorial for the success of the past diplomatic relations.
Artists: China: Han Mei Lin, Pan He, Ye Yu Shan
U.S: J. Seward Johnson, Elden Tefft, Kwan Wu (Bio, Main Works …)
Project Dimensions: Building nine “peace and friendship” anniversary sculptures in nine different cities where three will be installed in China and three in the United States. Approximate measurement will be 500cm each.
The sculpture was created by Master Ye Yushan; China’s renowned sculptor, who has completed more than 100 pieces in the last 40 years. Ye is a celebrated sculpture artist with several published literary works including “Ye Yushan Sculpture Collections”, “Ge Le Mountain Soldier’s Memorial”, “Ye Yushan’s New Sculpture Projects”, and “Ye Yushan’s Greatest Sculptures”. Ye’s first completed work is a white marble statue of Chairman Mao in Tiananmen Square which led to other commissions for public monuments throughout China.
Kansas City Mayor Funkhouser Town Hall Meeting with Chinese Community
More than 60 people attended the Mayor Funkhouser’s Town Hall meeting on April 28th at the Trailside Center. This is the very first mayor town hall meeting held for the Chinese community. The Mayor Funkhouser opened up the meeting by introducing his “Schools First” initiative – a comprehensive strategy to create safe environment for school students, and revitalize neighborhoods. “Schools First” plans to upgrade deteriorating infrastructure — sidewalks, roads and crosswalks — in a 50-square-block area around every school in Kansas City, as well as increase the public safety presence near those schools. The city has about 260 schools within its limits.
To address specific interests of the Chinese community, the Mayor outlines 3 areas in which the city government is going to offer support.
1. Help identify a local school in Kansas City to be the sister-school of the KCCAA sponsored KC Friendship School in Ning Qiang County, Shaanxi Province China.
2. Promote more cultural exchanges between Kansas City and China.
3. Facilitate more collaborations with China in areas such as renewable energy, environmental services, and fast train technologies.
Mayor also took his time to answer many questions from the audience. Feedback from the community about this town hall meeting has been very positive. Chinese community appreciates Mayor’s effort to reach out and get more people involved in the City government.
Date: April 28th Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Trailside Center (9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 63131)
Want to know more about culture, education, business exchanges between Kansas City and China? Don’t miss KCCAA’s first town hall meeting with Kansas City’s Mayor Funkhouser. Share thoughts, explore opportunities, and be part of this exciting discussion as our City government wants to hear from Kansas City Chinese community about the issues you consider most important.
