Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Mid-Auutmn Celebrations 2018

This weekend, join the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (also known as Wan Qing Yuan) in celebrating the moon at their annual Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival! Falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival is considered one of the most important festivals for Chinese communities around the world, with activities that range from mooncake tasting, lighting lanterns to appreciating the beauty of the full … Continue reading Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Mid-Auutmn Celebrations 2018

Beauty of Bettas: An Interview with Photographer Visarute Angkatavanich

If you didn’t know any better, the subjects in Thai photographer Visarute Angkatavanich’s exhibition at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall may appear completely enigmatic. It can be difficult to tell what exactly these glorious, silk-like creatures are in these photographs, as they dance gracefully in the light, taking on watery shapes that bend and fold to become anything from flowers to fashion. But as … Continue reading Beauty of Bettas: An Interview with Photographer Visarute Angkatavanich