Video Highlights: Growing up in Two Worlds

The following videos are excerpted from Growing up in Two Worlds, a panel discussion presented by the US-China Forum on the Arts and Culture on Nov 17, 2011 in Beijing, China. Featuring panelists Yo-Yo Ma and Amy Tan. Moderated by Orville Schell.


Amy Tan on “American circumstances and Chinese character”


Yo-Yo Ma on choosing between being obedient and a good musician


Amy Tan on moving to Switzerland as a Chinese American


Yo-Yo Ma on growing up as an immigrant


Yo-Yo Ma, Amy Tan, and Orville Schell on cross-cultural marriage

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