Social: Hong Kong Culture Day 香港文化日

A partnership with Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, Hong Kong Association of Northern California, Global Chinese Pop Music Association California Division, Save Cantonese and Chinese Traditional Herbal Exhibition Hall.
Sunday, 5/19/2024
1:00 - 4:00
Koret Auditorium
Koret Lobby
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Welcome to join us for the rich culture of Hong Kong, this event is a great opportunity for you to experience the unique culture of Hong Kong. The event covers a wide variety of exciting content.

  • Live performances of Hong Kong pop music by Alice & the Wave Band (1:00-2:30pm)
  • Hong Kong Literature, TVB dramas and Movie display
  • DIY Herbal Sachets
  • Video about Hong Kong Festivals and Traditional Craftsmanship
  • Hong Kong Snacks and Beverage Tasting
  • Save Cantonese materials
  • Free book giveaways and gifts

The event is co-organized by the Chinese Center of San Francisco Public Library, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), Hong Kong Association of Northern California (HKANC), Global Chinese Pop Music Association California Division Alice & the Wave Band, Save Cantonese and Chinese Traditional Herbal Exhibition Hall.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in San Francisco established in 1986, seeks to strengthen and broaden Hong Kong’s economic relations with 19 western states.  The office also dedicates efforts to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and the western states to promote awareness of Hong Kong as a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis.  

The Hong Kong Association of Northern California (HKANC), founded in 1984, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization for business professionals in Northern California. HKANC is devoted to fostering closer economic, cultural and academic ties between Hong Kong and Northern California and to facilitate business opportunities for individuals and corporations interested in Greater China and its neighboring region. If you want to know more, please visit: www.HKANC.com。

Alice & the Wave is extremely diverse in the music domain, and was rated as "Sensational Band of the Orient" by Bay Area FM 96.5 KOIT radio. The leader Alice Lui got invited to perform at the 2023 APEC Reception & Gala, sang in 8 languages with her band in front of 21 countries’ world leaders/distinguish representatives, sharing stage with Don Felder (from the Eagles) who was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016.

Save Cantonese is an international movement that sustains and celebrates Cantonese language and culture. Through grassroots advocacy, we protect and promote local language programs, while strengthening connections across the global Cantonese diaspora. We ensure that present and future generations benefit from a vibrant, thriving Cantonese-speaking and learning community.

歡迎來領略香港豐富嘅文化，這個活動是一個絕佳嘅機會，讓你感受香港獨特嘅文化。 活動涵蓋了各種各樣嘅精彩內容

  • 來自浪花樂隊Alice & the Wave 的香港流行音樂表演 (下午1:00-2:30)
  • 香港文學，TVB，電影展示
  • 中藥香包製作
  • 《循聲覓道──香港節慶與民間工藝》影片播放
  • 香港特色零食和飲品
  • 守護粵語資料
  • 還有禮品和免費的書籍發放

此次活動由三藩市圖書館華裔中心，香港駐三藩市經濟貿易辦事處, 北加州香港商會，全球華人流行音樂總會加州分會浪花樂隊，守護粵語和北美常用中藥展覽館合作舉辦.

香港駐舊金山經濟貿易辦事處 (HKETO) 成立於1986年，旨在加強和擴大香港與美國西部19個州份嘅經濟關係。 辦事處亦致力促進香港與西部各州份的文化交流，提高公眾對香港這個充滿活力和多元文化大都市的認識。

北加州香港商會（HKANC）成立於1984年，是一個非牟利組織，旨在服務於北加州的商業專業人士。HKANC致力於促進香港與北加州之間更緊密的經濟、文化和學術聯繫，為對大中華及其周邊地區感興趣的個人和企業提供商機。欲了解活動方向和商會詳情，請遊覽www.HKANC.com。

浪花樂隊 Alice & the Wave 音樂領域十分多元化，被美國主流電台FM96.5 KOIT 譽為 “東方最有動感的樂隊”。2023年被 APEC（亞太經合組織）接待晚宴邀請了21個國家的領袖和代表參加演出。當天，領班Alice Lui與同樂隊演唱了八國語言歌曲，並與世界知名的美國樂隊Eagles的Don Felder同台演出。

Save Cantonese 守護粵語係一項國際性嘅運動，旨在傳承同頌揚粵語同廣東文化。我哋透過基層宣傳，保護同宣傳本地語言活動，同時加強同散居全球嘅粵語僑民聯繫。我哋確保從今以後每一代都能受惠於充滿活力、蓬勃發展嘅粵語同學習社區。

AANHPI Interest

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest
Connect with AANHPI heritage with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Performance

Events featuring theater, music, art and dance.

Food

Discover new flavors, build cooking skills and try something tasty. For food programs, please be aware of food allergies.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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