We Celebrate Our Heritage-China continues with A Family's Story: The Chew Legacy this Saturday, May 16th at 2 p.m. at the El Paso Museum of History.Join Newmanistas Chief Justice David Wellington Chew, Judge Linda Chew and Patricia Chew for a compelling look into their family's story.
Presentation will include old family photos and stories and a visit with special family friend, Martin Yee. Mr. Yee will also share his family's odyssey from China through Mexico. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of El Paso's most prominent families.
Museum officials do say: "SPACE IS LIMITED, please arrive early!"
Make time also to visit the display of artifacts in the Museum's front lobby. The Chews and Mr. Yee have generously loaned some family heirlooms for the display including the Chew's great-grandmother's binding shoe and Mr. Yee's family rice bowl made from a coconut-dating back to the 1800's.
This lecture is part of the We Celebrate Our Heritage Series-China. Throughout the month of May we will honor Chinese contributions in El Paso.
Also put on your calendar the Night of the Dragon, Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by the El Paso Museum of Art, will feature great Chinese music, food, beverages, and a surprise live cultural performance! Come relax and mingle with friends, old and new. This event is supported by Airport Printing and What’s Up Magazine and is in conjunction with the El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department's Celebrate our Heritage - China, honoring Chinese contributions to the El Paso area.
Costs are a $7 donation at the door for each Museum Member; $10 donation at the door for each Non Member. Join the Museum as a member and get in FREE!
Parking is available at the Convention Center or the Camino Real Hotel.
For more information and to RSVP please call (915) 532-1707
Presentation will include old family photos and stories and a visit with special family friend, Martin Yee. Mr. Yee will also share his family's odyssey from China through Mexico. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of El Paso's most prominent families.
Museum officials do say: "SPACE IS LIMITED, please arrive early!"
Make time also to visit the display of artifacts in the Museum's front lobby. The Chews and Mr. Yee have generously loaned some family heirlooms for the display including the Chew's great-grandmother's binding shoe and Mr. Yee's family rice bowl made from a coconut-dating back to the 1800's.
This lecture is part of the We Celebrate Our Heritage Series-China. Throughout the month of May we will honor Chinese contributions in El Paso.
Also put on your calendar the Night of the Dragon, Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by the El Paso Museum of Art, will feature great Chinese music, food, beverages, and a surprise live cultural performance! Come relax and mingle with friends, old and new. This event is supported by Airport Printing and What’s Up Magazine and is in conjunction with the El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department's Celebrate our Heritage - China, honoring Chinese contributions to the El Paso area.
Costs are a $7 donation at the door for each Museum Member; $10 donation at the door for each Non Member. Join the Museum as a member and get in FREE!
Parking is available at the Convention Center or the Camino Real Hotel.
For more information and to RSVP please call (915) 532-1707
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