Join the Chinese American Museum DC on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11:00 am ET for a virtual walking tour to celebrate the finale of museum special exhibit Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America. Read below.

This exhibition began with a single thread… with an idea to present a program on Chinese opera in Washington, DC’s Chinatown. It grew into an exhibition with Victoria Chen Lee’s personal costume collection and further exploration of the expanse and impact of Chinese opera in America through the late 1800s and 1920s. With elaborate costumes, song and instrument opera troupes from China brought culture, familiarity, and entertainment to Chinese American immigrants spreading the recognition and appreciation of this ancient art.

Louisa Huang, President of Washington DC Beauty of Beijing Opera (DCBBO) will lead the exhibition tour with further insight into costumes, technique, and history. Walk along with us on this final exhibit tour.

Exhibition costumes are shown courtesy of Dr. Maryland Pao and Dr. William and Victoria Chu Pao.

The Chinese American Museum is dedicated to advancing the understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of the Chinese American experience, by highlighting the history, culture, spirit, and contributions of Chinese Americans to our nation and beyond.