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A Place for Sun: Sun Yat-sen's Journey and Legacy in Hawaiʻi

Poster with portrait of Sun Yat-Sen overlayed on a map of Oahu and surrounding islands.

January 17, 2025-May 16, 2025
Location: Elevator Gallery

Sun Yat-sen (November 12, 1866 – March 12, 1925), a revolutionary leader and the founding father of modern China, had deep ties to Hawai‘i. Known as the "Father of the Nation," Sun's vision and leadership laid the foundation for the Republic of China.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s passing, this exhibit highlights Hawai‘i’s contributions to his revolutionary journey. It explores his formative education, his revolutionary activities, dedicated supporters, and the ongoing preservation of his legacy through community efforts and the UH Mānoa Library.

Wide view of display cases for Sun Yat-sen exhibit Item from Sun Yat-sen exhibit titled Kwok Min Charity Bureau on a poster titled Reviving China: Hawaii as a Base for Revolution

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