Chinese Americans Are Making an Effort to Stay Connected With China
There are close to four million people of Chinese origin that live in the United States today.
Their presence can be felt while viewing a video clip on YouTube (created by Steve Chen), watching a Bruce Lee movie or listening to a conversation in Cantonese (the third most widely spoken language in the United States).
Admirably, their ability to integrate into American society is not taking away from their desire to stay connected with their Chinese roots.
Through community organizations, Chinese cultural schools and monetary support to China, a bridge is being built that transcends continents.
Founded in 1895, the Chinese American Citizen Alliance (CACA) is an organization that aims to empower and educate Chinese Americans.
The Alliance has battled against attempts to segregate Chinese children in public schools and against movements trying to separate women from husbands who were brought to work in the United States.
More recently, the alliance has hosted weekend socials, picnics and educational training programs for Chinese youth.
Some examples of their youth outreach are the National Essay Contest held for high school students of Chinese ancestry and college scholarships awarded to excelling students.
In these ways the alliance is able to help preserve the Chinese-American identity.
The American Chinese School in Fremont, California, is an example of one of the many centers of learning that allows children and adults to expand their knowledge of Chinese culture and tradition.
Their mission is to provide the local community with a place to learn Cantonese and understand Chinese culture.
In addition they offer classes such as Kung Fu, traditional dance, Abacus and Mandarin.
The school's curriculum enables their students to strengthen their native character.
The increased amount of Chinese-Americans sending money to China is another testament of their desire to stay connected with their roots.
These remittances, a term used for a foreign worker who sends money to his/her family have been growing from year to year.
In fact, over 40.
5 billion USD were sent from individuals living in the United States to their relatives in China in 2008.
This is close to twice the amount of money that was sent to China in 2007.
This trend reveals the importance of China to their brothers in America.
The flourishing Chinese-American community is constantly working to maintain their heritage.
Through organizations that promote equality and justice, schools that focus on traditional education, and the sending of money to China, the connection between the Chinese American and China is being fortified.
Their presence can be felt while viewing a video clip on YouTube (created by Steve Chen), watching a Bruce Lee movie or listening to a conversation in Cantonese (the third most widely spoken language in the United States).
Admirably, their ability to integrate into American society is not taking away from their desire to stay connected with their Chinese roots.
Through community organizations, Chinese cultural schools and monetary support to China, a bridge is being built that transcends continents.
Founded in 1895, the Chinese American Citizen Alliance (CACA) is an organization that aims to empower and educate Chinese Americans.
The Alliance has battled against attempts to segregate Chinese children in public schools and against movements trying to separate women from husbands who were brought to work in the United States.
More recently, the alliance has hosted weekend socials, picnics and educational training programs for Chinese youth.
Some examples of their youth outreach are the National Essay Contest held for high school students of Chinese ancestry and college scholarships awarded to excelling students.
In these ways the alliance is able to help preserve the Chinese-American identity.
The American Chinese School in Fremont, California, is an example of one of the many centers of learning that allows children and adults to expand their knowledge of Chinese culture and tradition.
Their mission is to provide the local community with a place to learn Cantonese and understand Chinese culture.
In addition they offer classes such as Kung Fu, traditional dance, Abacus and Mandarin.
The school's curriculum enables their students to strengthen their native character.
The increased amount of Chinese-Americans sending money to China is another testament of their desire to stay connected with their roots.
These remittances, a term used for a foreign worker who sends money to his/her family have been growing from year to year.
In fact, over 40.
5 billion USD were sent from individuals living in the United States to their relatives in China in 2008.
This is close to twice the amount of money that was sent to China in 2007.
This trend reveals the importance of China to their brothers in America.
The flourishing Chinese-American community is constantly working to maintain their heritage.
Through organizations that promote equality and justice, schools that focus on traditional education, and the sending of money to China, the connection between the Chinese American and China is being fortified.
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