Asia Society's multimedia look at electronic waste shipped overseas and the toxic effect it has on places such as Guiyu, China--known as "trash town." With an interview with Michael Zhao of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society.
"The Daily Show's" Aasif Mandvi and "Survivor" winner Yul Kwon join the San Francisco Chronicle's Jeff Yang to discuss the stereotyping of Asian American males in life and work--at the Asia Society 5/31/07
Renowned Buddhist peace activist & teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about Burma, Iraq and "engaged buddhism," which he has advocated since the war in Vietnam. Interviewed by TIME religion correspondent David Van Biema; produced by Asia Society.
Bollywood meets Rugby,Snake Boat races in the "Venice of the East," India's Wine Country, and more. See it now with Indique's Simone Ahuja, interviewed at the Asia Society.
Asia Society marks World AIDS Day with a closer look at Cambodia, uniquely affected by AIDS in the wake of the Khmer Rouge atrocities, with one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in Asia -- through the inspiring work and personal stories of The Face-to-Face AIDS Project.
Monks'and eyewitness accounts of the Burmese crisis, 10/5/07 at Asia Society. With live call-in from the leader of the monks in Burma, and dramatic video.
Excerpts from Chen Chieh-jen's complete video works at the Asia Society... on the effects of globalization on the marginalized in society... and Lingchi Executions
First off-Broadway musical in Chinese...find out why relationship problems are universal! A Broadway Asia Entertainment / Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre production, in NYC thru 6/3/07.
Miss NY Chinese 2007 behind-the-scenes. Through the glamour, the beauty and excitement, find out why having having this pageant to share Asian culture is important to this year's winners.
Inside the studio and creative mind of Zhang Huan, one of the most recognized Chinese artists working in both the US and China. His latest exhibition at the Asia Society includes performance works, photographs, and sculpture.
Asian-Am Film Fest: Inside 2 stunning films by Asian American women directors: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" by Joy Dietrich and "New Year Baby" by Socheata Poeuv. Both nominated for Emerging Director awards in the upcoming Asian American Intl Film Festival, the women focus on universal questions of identity, family, heritage and friendship.
East meets West as children from Bali and the National Dance Institute join in a brand new kind of performance at the Asia Society. See and hear unique "Cak" dancing, jazz and more.
Air pollution in an unfortunate consequence of China's recent rapid development. The 2008 Olympics are focusing global attention on Beijing's air quality. Despite government efforts to control the problem, it remains a serious challenge for both China and the world.
David Henry Hwang on Asian American racial identity and "the face we choose to show the world [versus] who we are" -- in his new play "Yellow Face." With excerpts from a January 2008 performance at The Public Theater in New York. Exclusive interview conducted by the Asia Society.