From ’90s Beauty Icon to ‘The Oprah of China’: Yue-Sai Kan to Bring Extraordinary Journey to Pardee
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Pardee’s Center for the Study of Asia is proud to present “The Most Famous Woman in China: An Evening with Yue-Sai Kan” on September 16th, 2024.
Yue-Sai Kan, often referred to as ‘The Oprah of China’, is a renowned media entrepreneur, bestselling author, and philanthropist. Her talk promises to offer unique insights into China’s transformation over four decades and the importance of cross-cultural understanding.
Event Details:
- Date: September 16th, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Venue: Tsai Performance Center, Boston University
Event Highlights:
- Book Talk and Signing: Featuring Kan’s newly released memoir, “The Most Famous Woman in China”
- Discussion on Yue-Sai Kan’s One World Foundation
- Q&A Session
About Yue-Sai Kan:
- Revolutionized China’s beauty standards and cosmetics industry
- Created and hosted “One World,” introducing international cultures to Chinese audiences
- Established the Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation, focusing on global diversity, education, and anti-discrimination efforts
The Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation aims to:
- Celebrate global diversity
- Inspire curiosity
- Promote creativity in arts, humanities, and culture
- Support education aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal #4
- Combat discrimination through content promoting tolerance and respect
This event is free and open to the Pardee community and beyond. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with a significant figure in US-China cultural relations and global media.
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit: https://bit.ly/4dBaVty