"Eric Tuan's opera Echoes of Eureka tells the true story of the 1885 expulsion of the Chinese community in Humboldt and their subsequent fight for justice and dignity."
"Chisato Hughes' powerful film features Chinese community members searching for survivors of Humboldt's 1885 expulsion, highlighting the only known survivor, Charlie Moon."
"A panel discussion will illuminate the genesis of the opera and film, exploring California's history and contemporary issues such as citizenship, immigration, and reparations."
A free musical event on April 19 at 4PM will feature Eric Tuan's opera Echoes of Eureka, performed by the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir. The opera recounts the 1885 expulsion of the Chinese community in Humboldt, California. It is paired with Chisato Hughes' film that follows community members searching for survivors of the expulsion. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on the opera and film's origins and their relevance to issues like citizenship and reparations. The event is co-sponsored by local organizations.
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