The Sichuan Province Song and Dance Theatre Co. will perform the overseas premiere of The Greatest Spirit, a poetic music and dance gala on Saturday evening, September 22 at the Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus. The performances promise to be captivating, and the proceeds of the event will be provided to the Read more about Music and Dance Gala to Benefit MN China Friendship Garden Society[…]
The Minnesota Chapter of the USCPFA has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the leadership and people of Minneapolis’ sister city Harbin in the wake of the tragic hotel fire in the Songbei district last week. More information on this tragedy can be found […]
We are currently planning a Moon Festival event (Zhong qui jie) in mid-September (likely Sunday, September 23), in collaboration with the Chinese Culture Club of Macalester College and featuring a traditional Chinese music ensemble, moon-themed music, and Moon Cakes. Stay tuned for details. A delegation from Harbin is tentatively planning to visit Minneapolis from September Read more about Upcoming USCPFA-MN Events[…]
On July 22, Minneapolis hosted its 11th annual “Sister Cities Day†celebration, at Nicollet Island Pavilion next to Minneapolis’ historic St. Anthony Falls. Hundreds of people attended the event, which featured displays from Minneapolis’ Sister Cities, performances from several countries, and free ice cream courtesy of Meet Minneapolis. Our Chapter once again staffed the Harbin Read more about USCPFA-MN Showcases Minneapolis’ Chinese Sister City Harbin at Annual Sister Cities Day[…]
After a year’s hiatus, our dragon boat crew “Team Friendship†once again participated in the Twin Cities’ Dragon Festival at Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul. While our competitive performance was a bit disappointing, we were delighted to have a team with a great mix of paddlers of both Chinese and western heritage, with a Read more about 2018 Team Friendship Paddles at Lake Phalen[…]
Welcome to the Minnesota Chapter of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association! The USCPFA-MN was founded over 40 years ago, at a time when there were no diplomatic relations and few other connections between the Peoples Republic of China and the U.S., with the mission of building friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of China Read more about Welcome from the President[…]
Team Friendship will Paddle Again! The US-China Peoples Friendship Association – Minnesota Chapter will be floating the “Team Friendship” once again, and we are looking for paddlers, helpers, and sponsors. Many of you have participated in past years, but some of you may be new to our Dragon Boat team activity. The event will again Read more about Dragon Boat Race[…]