The Republic of China’s Centennial Celebrations in Honolulu
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of
China (Taiwan), followings are the serial celebration activities for your
information.
1. Program: Symposium on Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Development of the Republic of China
Date and time: 8: 30a .m. to 4:30p.m., March 26, 2011
Venue: Imin International Conference Center, East-West Center
COP: Dr. Clark Liu 808-956-7658
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“The Three Principles of the People” is the driving ideology upon which Founding Father Dr. Sun Yat-sen established a democratic and modern China. At the centennial of the founding of the Republic of China, the goal of this symposium is to provide the audience with a better understanding of Dr. Sun’s thought, the achievements of the country he founded and his influence in the world.
Conference Chair: Dr. Lily Sun, Dr. Clark Liu, Ms. Kathleen Hsiung, Dr. Wai-Kie Nip
Keynote speakers: Dr. Nai-Wen Cheng, Past Director, National SunYat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Republic of China, Ambassador Yi Jing Loh (retired), Republic of China; Prof. Emeritus Daniel Kwok and Mr. I-Chuan Chen
2. Program: Welcome Banquet for the Torch of Peace Lighting Ceremony
Date and time: 6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., March 28, 2011
Venue: Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Tickets: Richard Wang 808-381-5168
Reference:
To welcome our compatriots from over 100 cities across the world, the host committee and members of the local Chinese community will host a celebratory dinner banquet.
3. Program: Torch of Peace Lighting Ceremony
Date and time: 10: 00 a .m. to 12:00 noon, March 29, 2011
Venue: Aloha Tower
POC: Ms. Jenny Chen 808-595-6347, ext 236
Reference:
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Government of the Republic of China has chosen the city of Honolulu to hold the most important overseas centennial celebration. A torch lighting ceremony will be held in front of Aloha Tower on March 29, 2010, where our Founding Father Dr. Yat-sen first docked when he arrived in Hawaii via the SS Grannock in1879. About 400 compatriots from around the world, along with over 300 members from the Hawaiian community, will jointly celebrate this event. To underscore the ROC’s progress and development during the past century and to promote the continuation of the ideals of freedom, democracy and human rights, the Torch of Peace will travel around the world and throughout Taiwan from April 1 through October 8, 2011. The Torch of Peace will complete its journey and be presented to President Ma Ying-jeou on October 9, 2011 in Taipei.
4. Program: Cultural Night of Good-Will Mission
Date and time: 7:00p.m., March 29, 2011
Venue: Hawaii Theatre Center
Tickets: Ms. Carol Tsai 808-732-0992
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This 2-hour variety show includes Taiwanese aboriginal songs, Hakka folk songs, Taiwanese Opera- gezai opera, talk show, pop songs, etc. This show will portray the artistic variety, cultural diversity, and ethnic tradition of Taiwan. The casts are Siu Leung Go, Sharon Li, the Hakka Blue Shirts Music & Dance Troupe, Fu Wei, Ming Hwa Yuan Arts & Cultural Group, Fang Fang, Frankie Gao, & Christine Ko.
5. Program: Tracing the Footsteps of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Date and time: 13:00~16:30, March 29, 2011
POC: Vivian Cheng 808-595-6347 ext.235
Reference:
Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Hawai’i years influenced him profoundly, and helped to shape his character and achievements. To commemorate the ties between Hawaii and the birth of the Republic of China, H.E Ying-yih Wu, Minister of the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission, will pay respect to the Statue of Dr. Sun in Chinatown, and will visit the Memorial Hall of the Revive China Society (Hing Chung Wui), Iolani School and Punahou School.
6. Program: Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Republic of China Photo Exhibition
Date and time: May 11-May 27, 2011
Venue: Honolulu Hale, open to public
Reference:
Dr. Sun Yat-sen established the Republic of China as the first democratic republic in Asia. He promoted China’s modernization. His political vision paved the way for Taiwan’s transformation. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, we pay tribute to this great man by presenting this photo exhibition.
1. Program: Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Developments of the Republic of China Symposium
Date and time: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., March 26, 2011
Venue: Imin International Conference Center, East-West Center
Reference:
“The Three Principles of the People” is Founding Father Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s ideology of establishing a democratic and modern China. At the centennial of the establishment of the Republic of China, the goal of this symposium is to give the audience a better understanding of Dr. Sun’s thought and the achievements in the country he founded and his influence in the world.
Conference Chair: Dr. Lily Sun, Dr. Clark Liu, Ms. Kathleen Hsiung, Dr. Wai-Kie Nip
Keynote speakers: Director Nai-Wen Cheng, National SunYat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Republic of China, Ambassador Yi Jing Loh (retired), Republic of China, Prof. Emeritus Daniel Kwok, Mr. I-Chuan Chen
2. Program: Welcome Banquet of Torch of Peace Lighting Ceremony
Date and time: 6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., March 28, 2011
Venue: Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Tickets: Richard Wang 808-381-5168
Reference:
To welcome the compatriots from over 100 cities across the world, the host committee and the local communities host a dinner banquet with aloha spirit and hospitality.
3. Program: Torch of Peace Lighting Ceremony
Date and time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, March 29, 2011
Venue: Aloha Tower
POC: Ms. Jenny Chen 808-595-6347, ext 236
Reference:
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Government of Republic of China has chosen the city of Honolulu to kick-off the overseas centennial ceremony. A torch lighting ceremony will be held in front of Aloha Tower on March 29, 2010, where our Funding Father Dr. Yat-sen docked the harbor via SS Grannock in1879. There are over 400 compatriots around the world along with the Hawaiian communities to jointly celebrate this event. To underscore the ROC’s progress and development during the past century and to espouse the ideals of freedom, democracy and human rights, the Torch of Peace will relay across the world and around Taiwan from April 1 through October 8, 2011. The Torch of Peace will present to President Ma Ying-jeou on October 9, 2011 in Taipei
4. Program: Cultural Night of Good-will Mission
Date and time: 7:00p.m., March 29. 2011
Venue: Hawaii Theatre Center
Tickets: Ms. Carol Tsai 808-732-0992 or Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office
Reference:
A 120-minute variety show includes Taiwanese aboriginal songs, Hakka folk songs, Taiwanese Opera- gezai opera, talk show, pop songs, etc. This show will present you the artistic variety, cultural diversity, and ethnic tradition of Taiwan. The cast is Siu Leung Go, Sharon Li, The Hakka Blue Shirts Music & Dance Troupe, Fu Wei, Ming Hwa Yuan Arts & Cultural Group, Fang Fang, Frankie Gao, & Christine Ko.
5.Program: Tracing the Footsteps of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Date and time: 13:00~16:30, March 29, 2011
POC: Vivian Cheng 808-595-6347 ext.235
Reference:
Sun Yat-sen Hawai’i years influenced him profoundly, and even helped shape his characters and achievements. To commemorate the ties between Hawaii and the birth of Republic of China, H.E Ying-yih Wu, Minister of Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission will pay respect to the Statute of Dr. Sun in Chinatown, visit the foundation of the Revive China Society (Hing Chung Wui), Iolani School and Punahou School.
6.Program: Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Republic of China Photo Exhibition
Date and time: May 11-May 27, 2011
Venue: Honolulu Hale, open to public
Reference:
Dr. Sun Yat-sen established the Republic of China, the first democratic republic in Asia. He promoted China’s modernization. His political vision paved the way for Taiwan’s transformation. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, we would like to pay tribute to this great man by presenting this photo exhibition.
