California’s Central Coast has been home to diverse peoples and stories for thousands of years.
About the Film
For the past year we have been honored to work with partners to create 21 video clips that depict the historical significance of the Chinese Fishing Village. This documentary was created by Ibis Education & Media in partnership with the Museum, Monterey Waterkeeper, the Quock Mui Foundation, and Fishing Villageage descendants has added curriculum for grades K-8. If you are a teacher who would like to bring the curriculum with the associated classroom kit and booklet to your students, please visit our education page.
Please enjoy the trailer below.
Chinese Fishing Village Trailer
History
Stories
HISTORY
The Journey
Chinese
California
The Whaler’s Cabin
The Challenges
Chinese Exclusion Act
Burning of the Village
The Feast of Lanterns
Contributions
Fishing
Science
Remembering
The Walk of Remembrance
Models Exhibit
STORIES
Arrival at Point Lobos
Landing
Settling In
Living
Life at Point Alones
Names
Fishing Together
Chores
Fables
The Abalone & The Rainbow
Nuwa Fuxi
The Golden Fish