2024-2025 Calendar

International Events

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World Huang Clan Association Conference

Date: Annual (varies) Location: Rotating - typically Asia Participants: Delegates worldwide Topics: - Genealogy research - Heritage preservation - Business networking - Cultural exchange #

International Huang Youth Conference

Date: Annual Location: Various Focus: Young professionals Activities: - Networking - Career development - Cultural education

Regional Events

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Asia-Pacific

Southeast Asian Huang Conference - Annual meeting - Singapore/Malaysia rotation Greater China Conference - Mainland/Taiwan/HK/Macau - Annual Japan/Korea Huang Gathering - Biennial - Rotating locations #

North America

US Huang Association Annual Meeting - Location: Rotating US cities - Date: Summer - Features: Genealogy, business, culture Canadian Huang Family Gathering - Location: Vancouver/Toronto - Date: Fall US West Coast Reunion - Location: California - Date: Lunar New Year

Provincial/Regional China

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Major Conferences

Guangdong Huang Association - Annual meeting - Guangzhou - Fall Fujian Huang Clan Conference - Annual - Quanzhou/Shaowu - Spring Hubei Jiangxia Lineage Gathering - Annual - Wuhan - Qingming Taiwan Huang Association - Annual - Taipei - National Day #

City-Level Events

- Shanghai Huang Gathering - Shenzhen Family Reunion - Hong Kong Clan Meeting

Local Events

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Ancestral Hall Ceremonies

Qingming Festival (April) - Major ceremonies - Jiangxia Hall - Regional halls Winter Solstice (December) - Year-end ceremonies - Ancestor honors - Family gatherings Festival Celebrations - Chinese New Year - Mid-Autumn - Dragon Boat

How to Participate

Registration

- Contact local associations - Check websites - Social media groups

What to Expect

- Genealogical sharing - Business networking - Cultural activities - Family connections

What to Bring

- Family information - Genealogy documents - Business cards - Open mind

Organizing Your Own Event

Planning Steps

1. Form organizing committee 2. Set date and venue 3. Create guest list 4. Plan activities 5. Arrange catering 6. Document event

Resources

- Association support - Venue options - Caterers - Traditional services

Virtual Events

Online Gatherings

- Virtual conferences - Webinars - Online reunions

Benefits

- Global participation - Lower cost - Recording available