Huntington Library celebrated Chinese New Year on February 4th and 5th, 2023
The Chinese New Year celebration at the Huntington Library has been a cherished tradition for us over the years. This year, we were thrilled to have seasoned the students participated in the exhibition. Moreover, a growing number of visitors dropped by, capturing the festivities through photographs and engaging in conversations about the meaning behind traditional Chinese floral arranging. The event showcased a wide range of cultural richness, making it a truly memorable experience for everyone involved.
Lansu Yuan Garden 蘭蘇園，Portland, Oregon March 26 & 27, 2022
”Step in to Spring 踏春“ was celebrated at the Lansu Garden in the spring of 2022. We were invited to hold a workshop utilizing camellias from the garden. Sixteen participants attended and they all brought beautiful arrangements home.
Lansu Garden was opened in September 2000 and Portland was a sister city of Suzhou, China. The name of the garden represents the relationship of sounds from both Portland and Suzhou combined to form Lan Su. “Lan” (蘭）is also Chinese for “Orchid” and “Su”(蘇）is the word for “Arise” or “Awaken,” so the garden’s name can also be interpreted poetically as “Garden of Awakening Orchids.” (蘭蘇園）
Huntington Library New Year Celebration on February 5 & 6, 2022
After the Chinese garden was completed in 2020, this was the first time traditional Chinese floral arrangements were exhibited in the garden during the annual Chinese New Year celebration.
Pandemic years
actively engaged with the community in Pasadena, California
Activities for 2021
During the pandemic years, we had opportunities to present two lectures on Zoom through Crowell Public Library of the City of San Marino. 2021 also is the tenth anniversary of the Chinese Floral Arts Foundation - USA Charter. We were delighted to out reach the communities beyond the city of San Marino. First lecture was on January 21st “The road to Chinese Floral Arts at the Huntington Library” and second lecture was on February 25th “Petals, Scents and Colors.”
The same two lectures were presented to the “Lansu Chinese Garden” in Portland, Oregon on September 2nd and October 14th.
On August 27, out foundation supported the grand opening of A Garden of Words 寓意齋 in Liu Fang Yuan. There are 5 arrangements displayed at the gala.
Activities for 2020
The Chinese New Year celebration held on the weekend of February 1 & 2 in the Huntington Library. The demonstrations were offered at 3 different times in the Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom of the Huntington Library
February 9th, Chinese New Year celebration at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Demonstrations: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
The grand opening of the completion of the Chinese Garden, Liu Fang Yuan, of Huntington Library
It was celebrated on the week of the October 3rd to 9th. We took a big part of that celebration and had great exposure of engaging with the communities.
The huntington library, art museum, and botanical gardens
San Marino, CA
Since 2002, the Chinese Floral Arts Foundation has provided Chinese flower arrangements at the Huntington Library and Gardens for various events such as Lunar New Year Celebrations and grand openings for various phases of their Chinese Garden.
Since 2016, the foundation has displayed the works of our teachers and students in the Ahmanson Classroom. Every year, thousands of visitors come to see our our exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations.
International Art museum of America,
San Francisco, CA
“A Flower’s Tale of a Thousand Years” on view April 4 - April 30, 2019 at Tendergold Gallery
Petals, scents & colors; flowers have appeared in art for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese flower arranging began in the fifth century during the Six Dynasties period around the same time when Buddhist floral offering was created. The Traditional Chinese Floral Arts embraces this art form in all its glory by weaving together different methods, ideas, and visions in order to bring formality, symbolism, and aesthetics to life. On display were photographic images and a re-imaged scholar studio along with scents of tea, incense, and flowers.
storrier stearns Japanese garden
“Chinese Floral Arts Re-imagined” {賞花] [茶禪} 任遊賞 on Sunday, May 26th 2019 at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, located in Pasadena, California. The Floral Masters from Chinese Floral Arts Foundation (Taiwan & USA Charters) gave a special Floral Talk & Tea Ceremony. Experience re-imagined ancient Chinese floral arts of different dynasties. The artists shared insightful conversation on the significance and impact of Chinese floral arts in Chinese culture.
