Beijing's hot bands - Xie Tianxiao's Cold-Blooded Animal, and Jiang Xin's Super Monkey. Join us for Day 2 of our week in the life of Beijing during the Olympics as pop culture and music industry maven Scarlett Li shows what's new and exciting in China's music scene.
Renowned Buddhist peace activist & teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about Burma, Iraq and "engaged buddhism," which he has advocated since the war in Vietnam. Interviewed by TIME religion correspondent David Van Biema; produced by Asia Society.
Inside the studio and creative mind of Zhang Huan, one of the most recognized Chinese artists working in both the US and China. His latest exhibition at the Asia Society includes performance works, photographs, and sculpture.
"The Daily Show's" Aasif Mandvi and "Survivor" winner Yul Kwon join the San Francisco Chronicle's Jeff Yang to discuss the stereotyping of Asian American males in life and work--at the Asia Society 5/31/07
Asia Society's multimedia look at electronic waste shipped overseas and the toxic effect it has on places such as Guiyu, China--known as "trash town." With an interview with Michael Zhao of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society.
"Washing away a decade of bad PR"- Asians' hopes and concerns, plus a personal message to President-elect Obama. With Saad Mohseni, Director of Moby Media Group in Afghanistan - Simone Ahuja, Founder and Principal of Blood Orange Media in India - and freelance journalist Josh Chin from Beijing.
David Henry Hwang on Asian American racial identity and "the face we choose to show the world [versus] who we are" -- in his new play "Yellow Face." With excerpts from a January 2008 performance at The Public Theater in New York. Exclusive interview conducted by the Asia Society.
Beijingers party for the Olympics closing ceremonies...find out why getting gold was so important, their beef with Western media, and what the Olympics legacy will be for them. By Asia Society 8/24/08
Top Chef's Hung Huynh on his role and responsibility as a Vietnamese American chef. See what other celebrities have to say about being Asian American at YouTube.com/asiasoci ety.
Sandra Oh talks about Asian Americans in entertainment and the importance of seeing ourselves reflected in media. Hear her personal story and that of her family. See what other celebrities have to say about being Asian American at YouTube.com/asiasoci ety.
Music from Iran: A profile of Shahram Nazeri, the "Iranian Pavarotti" according to the Christian Science Monitor, in performance with his son Hafez Nazeri.
Monks'and eyewitness accounts of the Burmese crisis, 10/5/07 at Asia Society. With live call-in from the leader of the monks in Burma, and dramatic video.
An American 7 year-old visits a Beijing kindergarten - and finds out what kids in China think about the Olympics, learning English, and more..."the world is getting smaller and smaller." Asia Society visits "Chris International Kindergarten" 8/21/08
Beijing college students discuss internet freedom, Olympics pride, cultural differences with the West and how they're different from their parents. A frank dinner discussion with Chinese youth and Asia Society, recorded 8/20/08.
Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" talks about being an Asian American actor and typecasting, American identity, and the need for all groups to come together, APA Month and more... See what other celebrities have to say about being Asian American at YouTube.com/asiasoci ety.
Air pollution in an unfortunate consequence of China's recent rapid development. The 2008 Olympics are focusing global attention on Beijing's air quality. Despite government efforts to control the problem, it remains a serious challenge for both China and the world.
Interview with Dr. Gao Yaojie, internationally honored 80-year-old AIDS activist and winner of this year's Vital Voices Global Partnership Leadership Award
First off-Broadway musical in Chinese...find out why relationship problems are universal! A Broadway Asia Entertainment / Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre production, in NYC thru 6/3/07.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai reacts to meeting Gov. Sarah Palin during the UN General Assembly in New York: "I found her quite a capable woman." President Karzai also talks about how the Afghan people feel about the United States after recent civilian casualties in Afghanistan. 9/22/08 at the Asia Society with moderator Tom Freston, Asia Society Trustee and Principal, Firefly3.