Artistic cultural performance with the musical ensemble melody of china from San Francisco, artists from some of the most prestigious music conservatories in china who play together as a Nonprofit Group to promote traditional and contemporary chinese music. Theyll be here live in our studio, all that on our show today. Well, its not that the public in general doesnt know there were Chinese Workers on the railroad, but do people truly understand the contributions they really made and how important it was for chinese immigration . Well, frankly, it wasnt recognized during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the railroad, but maybe that will change in this 150th year. Joining me now are two people familiar to our viewers who are very connected to thChinese Community and its history. Sue lee is the former executive director of the Chinese Historical Society of america, and a longtime mover and shaker at San Francisco city hall. Also with us is grant din, a nonprof
Hakone gardens has been a popular place for many of us growing up in the bay area, an oasis of japanese history, culture, and atmosphere that has never become a commercially oriented tourist spot. It is a haven for many visitors, not just japaneseamericans, by the way, and it is celebrating a centennial celebration. Joining me to talk about Hakone Gardens and its history and celebration are some old friends, the executive director of the Hakone Foundation, shozo kagoshima. And a wellknown bay area historian, a member of the Hakone Foundation board of trustees, as well as a former chair, Connie Young Yu. Its great to see both of you here. Shozo kagoshima well, thank you for having us. Connie young yu delighted. Robert for people who dont know much about it, give us sort of an overview of Hakone Gardens, what it is, and where it is today. Shozo well, i think most people recognize hakone as being an event venue. Its a popular place for wedding and receptions. But people really dont realiz
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