Maui Chinese Unique Historical Exhibit

Maui Chinese Historical & Cultural Exhibit to display at the Maui Chinese New Year Festival 2024. For the past 14 years, Ron and Leola Muromoto of Kula have been collecting, archiving, and researching old photographs, documents as well as artifacts of Chinese on Maui. Most of which belonged to their grandparent Wing Kong Dang of Wailuku. They have documented the Chinese Community in Wailuku and their connection to China, and how our Maui Chinese immigrants helped finance the Ten Revolutions to establish China as a democratic country under Dr. Sun-Yat Sen.

"Our research is ongoing." said Ron Muromoto, "With the help of Maui families who were willing to share their family stories, we have updated this exhibit every year."

They have presented the Chinese Historical and Cultural Exhibit for the past 10 Years at the Annual Chinese New Year Festivities as well as events at the Kaunoa Senior Center and the Hale Hō`ike`ike (Bailey House Museum). Every year their exhibit grows and evolves as more documents and artifacts are collected.

The exhibit is scheduled to debut at the Maui Chinese New Year Festival, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Maui Mall Village 9am-2pm. For the first time ever, this exhibit will be made available for the public after the Festival through a special partnership with Maui Mall.

Monday, February 12, 2024                        9:00 am – 1:00pm

Friday, February 16, 2024                        3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“This allows us more time to share the richness of the Chinese culture and the history of the local Chinese on Maui and their love and connection to China.” Leola

The Kihei Charter School has already arranged a field trip for 70 of their students who are currently studying about Ancient China to have a guided tour through this unique exhibit.

Come see Wailuku town in the 1920s!  Much more to see and learn at the Maui Chinese Historical & Cultural Exhibit!

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