2011 SOCC Trade Conference
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David Wick
From the Welcome Luncheon the delegation walked to the loading dock for a wild ride on the Jetboat up the scenic Rogue River to Hellgate!
The Chinese media covering all events.
The dock area just below Taprock Restaurant
Along the way we were visited by a Bald Eagle. Thank you Brady Adams.
Ok get comfortable and get ready!
Here we go!
Here comes the splash!
And on we go!
The true joining of cultures.
President of OFSSA, Jin Lan, greeted by Native American.
Student from Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School welcomed by Native American.
Chinese delegation warmly welcomed by Native Americans.
Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School students performing at the Pow Wow.
Headmaster, Ms. Yin Junming, of Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School donated money gathered from the student's performance back to the Natives.
Chinese delegation dances with the Native Americans.
Native dancer
Native dancer
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Breakfast Reception for mr. Ma at Illahe Studios and Gallery Ashland, OR
by David Wick
Treasures from China! Illahe Studios and Gallery is honored to display an exquisite collection of original contemporary and classic calligraphy by world class Chinese artist, Mr. Ma Weihua. A reception was provided for Mr. Ma and the delegation by Sue Springer, owner of Illahe Studios and Gallery.
Illahe Gallery provides a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange and learning.
Mr. Ma’s Calligraphy is presented on different materials in various ways from paper to wood, bamboo, china and stone. Winner of many international awards, in keeping with calligraphy practice of 40 years, Mr. Ma has explored the styles of different time periods and moved forward with further development of Chinese characters.
Mr. Ma Weihua talking about his work.
Mr. Ma and good friend Mr. E Guangcai, reporter and photographer for Portland Chinese times.
Sue Springer, Irene Kai, Mr. Ma, David Wick
Come to the real West and join in with the Cowboys and Cowgirls!
The delegation arrives at the Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo, Central Point Fairgrounds and is welcomed by two long lines of cowboys and cowgirls. The real deal!
Rep. Dennis Richardson greeting Mr. Sun Jianhua, Cultural Counsellor
Cowgirls welcoming Meiru Liu, Director, Confucius Institute, PSU and Rep. Dennis Richardson.
Cowgirls welcome Secretary General Mr. Zhao Yumin
Cowgirls and girls from Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School.
Mr. Jin Lan and the real cowboys who compete in the Rodeo with clown and announcer in the background.
Real Cowboys with PSU language instructor
Cowgirls welcome Mr. Shi Wu
Rep. Dennis Richardson, Chief of Staff Cathy Richardson, organizer Irene Kai gettin' western!
Will Steven Ying rodeo?
Meiru Liu going western
Jackson County Commissioner CW Smith with Mr. Jin Lan
Mr. Zhao Yumin, Secretary General, Tianjin Commission of Commerce getting into the Rodeo spirit!
Getting the young future cowboys and cowgirls together.
Could be a Rodeo party starting here!
CW Smith with Mr. Zhang. There is a story here. Mr. Zhang admired CW's very special bolo tie. According to CW's Native American tradition, when an item is admired, he will give that item to the person. These photos show this gifting taking place.
A gift that builds international friendships and trust.
David Wick and Meiru Liu getting people ready for the BBQ dinner and Rodeo coming up soon.
Rep. Richardson with Mr. Charlie Zhang, General Manager, China CYTS Tours USA Inc. Mr. Zhang is having a good time.
Rep. Richardson and Ms. Zhang Zhihong, Chairman, Tianjin Rongsheng Medicine Co. Ltd. She likes that hat!
After all that greetin' work, Cowboy Richardson takes a break!
Cultural Consul Mr. Sun Jianhua, CEO Mr. Shi Wu, Headmaster Ms. Yin JunMing, Education Consul Mr. Shao Wei ready for the Rodeo
Ms. Yin Junming, Headmaster of the Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School is looking western. Where is her horse?
Ok, now let's watch some Rodeo!
Our new Cowgirl and Cowboy friends!
It's showtime!
Warming up the Lasso to rope those steers. But, Bull Riding comes first!
Here comes the Bull and a flying cowboy!
Flying high!
Yahooo!
The kids have some fun and chase after sheep.
Saddle Bronc Riding!
World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider!
And there is Steer Wrestling too!
Having a great time and appreciating everyone at the Rodeo! Thank you!
A trip to southern Oregon must include exploring Crater Lake, the deepest and purist lake in North America. It is certainly a jewel in Oregon. Mr. Craig Ackerman, Superintendent of the Crater Lake National Park gave us a personal tour of what we could see.
Arriving to a lot of snow!
Mr. David E, Report and Photographer for Portland Chinese Times
Students from Tianjin Cathay Future Arts School
Mr. Zhao Yumin, Secretary General, Mr. David Wick, Mr. LIU, Gengsheng, Assistant to the President at TIFERT
Ms. Delette Olberg U.S. Dir. Public Affairs, Trina Solar and Ms Zhang Zhihong,Chairwoman of Rongsheng Medicine Co.Ltd
Mrs. Steven Ying and Mr. Craig Ackerman, Superintendent, Crater Lake National Park
