History and Culture Committee

Uncovering and enriching Asian & Alviso history & culture.

History and Culture Committee

  • Group of young people in a casual indoor setting, one person in the foreground making a peace sign.

    Alex Ma

    Committee Advisor

  • Person with long hair making a peace sign in front of colorful art on a wall.

    Brian Ma

    Committee Co-Chair

  • Portrait of a person with short black hair wearing a black T-shirt against a blue background.

    Angela Tang

    Committee Co-Chair

  • Ruiwen Luo

    Committee Member

Our mission is to cultivate an appreciation for History by making it approachable and enjoyable, especially by tailoring our projects to a younger audience

Upcoming Events

  • Thomas Foon Chew Day & Chinese New Year Celebration

    Sunday, February 15, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    South Bay Yacht Club

    1491 Hope Street San Jose, CA, 95002, United States

    More Info

  • Xigu Theater Event

    February 14, 2026

    Hammer Theater Center

    101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113

    TBD

Past Projects

Vintage photos of historical scenes and a steamboat, with the text 'Our Past and Current Projects! Projects that have already been executed with success or are currently in progress' on a collage-style background.

 

Collage about 'Flying the Hump' book project featuring Taipei Grand Hotel and WWII aircraft. Text details include authors, locations for talks, and project plans.
Text about a video documentary on Alviso's history, highlighting Thomas Foon Chew and his Bayside Canning Company. Includes a historical photo and clippings.