by Susan Chock Salgy | 09,Feb,2026 | Chinese of Hawaii, Chock Inn, Family Members, Madison Chock
Celebrating Madison Chock: Olympic Champion with Roots in Guan Tang Village Join us in honoring the remarkable journey of Madison Chock, an ice dancing icon who has captivated the world for decades with her grace and skill, culminating in her recent gold medal...
by Susan Chock Salgy | 08,Feb,2026 | 1906 San Francisco Quake & Fire, Chinese of California, Guan Tang Village, Migration, Political History, Women's History, Zhuo Clan
Not all the Chocks who left Guan Tang Village at the tumultuous turn of the century chose Hawaii as their new home. Many factors contributed to that choice. But it was a very tactical decision — you went where you could find safety and a job. Typically you chose...
by Susan Chock Salgy | 29,Mar,2025 | Cultural Revolution, History, Political History
Discover the Legacy of China's Dynasties China's Imperial Eras Understand the world inhabited by our ancestors, who each took their place in the family in a China being shaped and controlled by the dynastic ruler of their day. Starting with the first emperor, Yu the...
by Susan Chock Salgy | 27,Mar,2025 | Tang Clan
Another famous Tang: Tang Shao Yi The Tang clan of Tang Jia Village was well known in the area. As Louise Skyles told me, “While most of the villagers in the area just barely survived and went overseas to make a living, the Tang clan sent their members overseas...
by Susan Chock Salgy | 24,Mar,2025 | Cultural Norms & Traditions, Hanalei, History, Migration
To really understand Chock Chin, we must come to understand the world he lived in. His historical context helps us interpret the way he organized his family, the way he interacted with his community, his business practices, his dreams and ambitions, and ultimately the...
