graduated from Chiao Tung University in Shanghai with a
degree of B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. Shortly after
that, he emigrated to the United Kingdom for further
studies where he received a Master Degree from
Birmingham University and a Ph.D. Degree from
Manchester University both in the field of Engineering. He
then decided to stay in the U.K. and during the next 24
years, he carried out engineering research in Managerial
Positions in British University, Industry and Government
Establishment. In 1978, he was invited to take up the
position of Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering
Department for six years at Hong Kong Polytech
University. He then became the Director of Birmingham
Liaison Office in Hong Kong. He was also in invited to do a
variety of jobs in Hong Kong before he was completely
retired in 1992. During that year, he immigrated to the
U.S.A. and chose the City of Monterey Park, California as
the place for permanent residence. Immediately after he
arrived in Monterey Park, he developed a keen interest in
amateur singing. He took musical courses in East L.A.
College, took private lessons from famous musicians and
joined several Chinese choruses including LACMEC ( Los
Angeles Chinese Musicians Ensemble Chorus). In addition
he founded the Monterey Park Chorus in 1997.
Dr. Chang initiated the First Folk Art Festival with the
object of introducing Chinese Folk Arts to the American
main stream society. The event is intended to be annual
and in the future years folk arts from other ethnic groups
will also be presented.
easy to understand and loved by everyone at any age.
In this land of multiple ethnic groups we have rich resources of multiple folk arts - choral,
dancing, instruments and many others. When different folk arts are merged and crossbred,
they often become
more developed and enriched. Further more, in performing different arts, the performers of
different ethnic groups are brought together, resulting in better understanding and
cooperation among them. It is not exaggerating to say that such activities will help develop
harmony and peace in the world. With these ideas in mind, we planned the Annual Folk Art
Festival. In the first year, we'll have only Chinese and American performers. The festival is an
annual event and in the future, a variety of folk arts and performers will be presented.
My colleagues have all worked very hard for the First Annual Folk Art Festival on August 27,
2006. I appeal to every visitor to this website to support us and to attend the Festival.
