Unprecedented celebration draws tens of thousands for the 46th Mayor's inauguration
Photo Credit: Henrik Kam and Robert Borsdorf | Mayor Lurie kicks off festivities with elected officials and community leaders. CCC executive director Jenny Leung and Edge on the Square executive director Joanne Lee emcees welcome Mayor Lurie, CA Senator Scott Wiener, former Assemblymember Phil Ting, President Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, CMAC Board member and former CCC executive director Mabel Teng, CMAC Board member & Airport Commissioner Malcolm Yeung.
(San Francisco, CA) - San Francisco’s Chinatown made history on January 8, 2025 as it hosted the inauguration of the City’s 46th Mayor, Daniel Lurie, in an unprecedented celebration that drew tens of thousands of visitors and residents.
The streets came alive with vibrant cultural pride, artist activations, and a clear message: Chinatown’s cultural arts are a powerful vehicle for change.
The Chinese Culture Center (CCC) was honored to be invited to co-present with Edge on the Square and the SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce, dynamic performances that showcased the deep culture and vitality of the neighborhood across Grant and Ross Alley as part of the official inauguration festivities.
Chinatown is at a critical turning point, and this historic inauguration not only highlighted the significant role of the community, but also the role that arts and culture play in San Francisco’s recovery and revitalization. CCC looks forward to contributing to Chinatown’s transformation and amplifying underserved voices.
Local Performance Highlights:
Jest Jammin’, led by community leader Reverend Norman Fong on the main stage
Cantonese Opera by Baht Wor Opera group that CCC has been incubating
LGBTQ+ showcase with OUT museum at 41 Ross with community favorites duo, Eva Tam and Tilly Tsang
And more!
We are grateful PG&E and the Rose Pak Community Fund for their generosity and support of all the community performances.
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About CCC
For 60 years, CCC has uplifted Chinatown through the arts, as both a vibrant neighborhood and a powerful metaphor for the immigrant experience. In recent years, the CCC has continued to evolve, through its thought-provoking international exhibitions and educational programs, the organization spotlights the most pressing and often complex issues of our time, sparking crucial dialogues that unite diverse perspectives and inspire meaningful actions toward a more inclusive and equitable society. Some of its iconic programming includes “Chinatown History and Art Walking Tour,” “XianRui: Artist in Excellence Series,” “41 Ross: Artist-in-Residence,” and the new “Hungry Ghost Festival.”