The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Echoes of Arrival, a powerful collection of immigrant stories. Through intimate performances blending storytelling, music, and dance, the cast shares their poignant first encounters with the United States and the bittersweet reality of leaving their homelands behind.

These personal narratives illuminate the courage, resilience, and complexities of building a new life far from where their roots began. Echoes of Arrival offers a heartfelt glimpse into the immigrant experience, honoring those whose journeys are woven into the ever-evolving legacy of New York City.

Echoes of Arrival is an excerpt from MOCA’s oral history street performance project, Catching Silhouettes, an immersive production inviting audiences into Chinatown to experience stories brought to life through dance, music, and narrative.

This event is supported through the Washington Square Park Conservancy 2025 Arts Grants.