First Authentic Chinese Gate Built in America

From a community forged through exclusion to a landmark born of global collaboration, this episode uncovers the story behind Philadelphia’s Friendship Arch: the first fully authentic Chinese gate in the U.S. Host Marisa Magnatta sits down with Kun-Yang Lin, acclaimed choreographer and founder Kun‑Yang Lin Dancers, to explore how immigration, artistry, diplomacy, and community power shaped this iconic symbol of Asian American pride and belonging.

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