Come join our Toishanese Language and Culture Club! Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, exploring a new dialect, or celebrating the unique traditions of the Toisan region, this is the place to learn, share, and grow. Everyone of all ages and speaking levels are welcome! This meeting will be held on January 25th from 2:00-4:00 […]
Join us at the Kennedy Center to celebrate the Lunar New Year! In collaboration with the Kennedy Center, 1882 Foundation will welcome the Year of the Snake with a musical performance from Stephanie Chow and a lion dance opener on the Millennium Stage! This event is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance using the […]
Ring in the New Year with us at midnight on January 28th! A performance by Hung Ci Lion will lead the parade around Chinatown. If you would like to walk in the parade, please meet at the 1882 Office at 11:15 pm on Jan. 28, 2025.
What is your favorite dessert for the Lunar New Year? Something you grew up eating with your family? Or perhaps it’s a fusion dish you’ve just shared with your friends. Either way, we wanna know! Share your favorite Lunar New Year dessert with us on January 29, 2025 at 6pm. Homemade or store-bought, all cultures […]
Through the generosity of a DC Humanities grant, the 1882 Foundation has produced a unit on teaching about the history of DC’s Chinatown based on filmmaker Penny Lee’s oral histories of residents recounting their experiences of growing up in Chinatown and DC. Their stories speak to how they came to DC, built their families and businesses, and […]
Support this cohort of interns on March 12th, at 6:30 pm at the 1882 Office! We will be discussing how food plays a fundamental role in preserving Asian American culture and community in the District! RSVP by emailing info@1882foundation.org Where do you go for Asian food in DC? Any hidden gems?