Moon Palace Residential
YouTube , United StatesOctober 1, 2020 is the Chinese Autumn Moon Festival. Celebrate the day with eating moon cakes and listening to the legends of the moon. Watch Grant Avenue Follies of San Francisco Chinatown give their version of life under quarantine. Like the residents on the moon we’re kind of stuck. But that doesn’t mean we can’t … Continue reading Moon Palace Residential
The Piano–a play-movie
YouTube , United StatesThe Piano is a fantasy-adventure theatrical play written by Clara Hsu for the students of Clarion Summer Theater, 2020. The play is based on Clara’s knowledge and experience as a child growing up in her father’s piano factory in Hong Kong. Players ages 10 to 16 met frequently on zoom to rehearse. They learned to … Continue reading The Piano–a play-movie
International Women’s Day Poetry
Online San Francisco, United StatesAsian/American Women Poets Speak Out
Online San Francisco, United StatesA reading centering the voices of Asian/American Women. Hosted by Kim Shuck, SF Poet Laureate emeritus, and Lauren Ito. Performers include Christine No, Aileen Cassinetto, Melinda Luisa de Jesus, berkleeb, Jireh Deng and Clara Hsu.
The Romance of Chinese Poetry and Guqin
Online San Francisco, United StatesPoet Clara Hsu and Guqin master David Wong offer insights into the intricate relationship between word and music in ancient China. They present Chinese classical poems in Cantonese (with English translation) with guqin music. The program includes a Guqin lament, renowned duets from the Tang Dynasty, and nature and tea poems. The presenters also share classical paintings that … Continue reading The Romance of Chinese Poetry and Guqin