Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce New Year Celebration
Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce New Year Celebration 2025 Year of the Snake Cleveland Museum of Art February 26, 2025
The Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event at the Cleveland Museum of Art on February 26, 2025 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization serving
Chinese American and Chinese business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs and students in Northeast Ohio.
Chinese companies that are interested in doing business in Northeast Ohio.
American companies and professionals in Northeast Ohio that want to learn more about doing business in China.
Su He, Executive Director, welcomed the crowd to the event.
Su He
She then introduced Andria Derstine, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Andria Derstine
Next Su He read a message from Blaine Griffin, Cleveland City Council President.
The special guest was Chen Li, Consul General, Chinese Consulate General in New York, who made his first trip to Ohio. He spoke about trade and student statistics and opportunities between China and Ohio.
Chen Li, Consul General, Chinese Consulate General in New York
Watch a video of the above speeches.
A special treat was a performance by Zhan Shu and Katherine Bormann who are violinists with the Cleveland Orchestra. Zhan Shu explained that this piece is usually for one violin and a piano but he created his own arrangement to make it a violin duet.
Zhan Shu and Katherine Bormann Violinists with the Cleveland Orchestra
Watch a video of their Chinese Spring Festival Overture Violin Duet.
Preserve and Promote Chinese Instruments: Ensure traditional Chinese instruments' enduring relevance and appreciation.
Encourage New Music: Foster innovative compositions that blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary music.
Build a Global Community: Connect musicians and audiences worldwide, fostering cross-cultural collaboration through music.
Zhan Shu told about a special concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art called The Sound of Blooming: A Musical Tale of Spring.
Zhan Shu
Clarissa von Spee, Curator of Chinese Art and Head of the Department of Asian Art, spoke and then led private tours.
Clarissa von Spee
Here are some other photos from the event.
Consul Chen Li and Su He
Consul Chen Li and Chinese Chamber Board Members
Mark Priemer, Loung Ung and Chia Min-Chen
Consul Chen Li and Ying Pu
Consul Chen Li and Dan Hanson
Yuxin Wang, Consul Chen Li and Su He
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