History has always been a powerful reminder of our connection with others. Our permanent exhibition showcases a prominent timeline on a central wall to bridge our displayed items with their respective histories. One side of the wall depicts a timeline of Chinese history from the Shang to the Qing dynasty, while the other side depicts the Chinese American immigration story with a focus on the community in San Diego. The history of our organization is displayed on a segment at the end of the long wall, which honors the individuals who were key players in establishing the museum that we know today.
The permanent exhibition in our Mission building is story-based and presented in several sections. For example, we have a corner dedicated to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This area includes a herbal cabinet grinding tools, herb samples and other artifacts that you would find in a typical herb shop. Other sections include Religion and Philosophy, Chinese Folk Art, Chinese Laundries, and much more!
Images of the permanent exhibition are available @https://photos.app.goo.gl/WaX5k41ayHcEi4Z29
Docent Tour: Mission Refresh
Dr. Robert Stein (SDCHM Interim Director), Lily Tou Birmingham (SDCHM Interim Director), and Michael Yee (SDCHM Historian-Educator) provide an overview tour of the refreshed permanent exhibition in the Museum's Mission building. Videographer Alan Su recorded the images featured in this tour video. Elizabeth Hensley C. (SDCHM Programs Coordinator) produced this edit.
Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet who lived approximately 2,300 years ago, was erudite and full of wisdom, noble, and possessed high moral character, refusing to ever wallow in the mire. He fought against all vice and pursued his ideals and political values fiercely in a society that was sunken hopelessly into depravity and degradation.
This long autobiographical poem, consisted of more than 2,470 Chinese characters, is profuse with the light of his spirit that has touched numerous hearts. Historians laud him, men of letters praise him, and everyone exalts him. Many honor him as the father of Chinese romantic poetry. Nobles and commoners alike, throughout China and wherever Chinese are present, celebrate him and his life on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival with zongzi (rice dumpling wrapped with bamboo leaves) and regattas amid the thunderous sound of drums. This has long become one of the most unique festivals in the world. "Li Sao" has been studied and quoted ever since it was composed. Its impact remains immeasurable. In fact, people throughout human history have never stopped their pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty for a moment. We celebrate Qu Yuan and "Li Sao" today to highlight our perennial longing for the inner light that is inherent in each and every soul.
This exhibition is a collaboration between SDCHM and the SDSU CCC. It runs from from March 29, 2024 to August 25, 2024 at the SDCHM Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Extension.
We will make a photo album of the exhibition available soon!
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