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25 Years of Family. Six Branches. One Story.
San Francisco · July 10–12, 2026
Chapter One
The Crossing
Before World War I, four Sit brothers — Sun Yuen, Hom Yuen, Ngar Yuen, and Lung Yuen — left the villages of southern China and sailed for America.
They entered America and settled in St. Louis… where they would build the foundation of new lives for so many.
四兄弟
Four Brothers
Chapter Two
Roots in St. Louis
The brothers founded the Oriental Tea and Mercantile Company and opened restaurants like the Nanking and Peach Garden Restaurants. They built businesses, raised families, and planted roots that would grow into six branches spanning the entire country.
22 South Eighth Street
Oriental Tea and Mercantile Company, St. Louis, Missouri
Chapter Three
Six Branches, One Family
From 6 original brothers and sisters grew six thriving branches, spread across America and united by a shared name.
Sun Yuen
Hom Yuen
Chao Mei
Ngar Yuen
Mui Ying
Lung Yuen
Chapter Four
25 Years of Reunion
Since our first gathering in Memphis in 2001, the Sit family has come together every few years to celebrate the bonds that connect us across generations.
Chapter Five
San Francisco
Where many Sit family members came and settled after WWII…
San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the oldest in North America — a place where generations of Chinese American families found community, built businesses, and wrote their own chapters of the American story.
Chinatown Heritage
Walk the oldest Chinatown in North America and discover the neighborhood that shaped Chinese American life.
Golden Gate & Bay
Iconic views, Fisherman’s Wharf, and unforgettable family photos by the bridge.
World-Class Dim Sum
From har gow to siu mai — San Francisco serves some of the best dim sum outside of Hong Kong.
Four Days Together
Thursday, July 9
Early Arrivals
City excursion & casual dinner
Friday, July 10
Welcome Day
Hop‑On / Hop‑Off city tour
Saturday, July 11
Heritage & Celebration
Full itinerary coming soon
Sunday, July 12
Farewell Dim Sum
Morning gathering at 10 AM
We've chosen July to give the FIFA World Cup crowds in neighboring Santa Clara time to clear — making your San Francisco experience that much more enjoyable.
The history of the Sit Family in America literally is the story of the American dream. We came to this country seeking a better life, and through hard work, perseverance, and family, we built one.
We thank The Sit Family Reunion founders
Brothers: Eugene and Thomas Sit. 2001
Your Family Is Waiting
Sign in to RSVP, explore the full schedule, browse the family directory, and find your branch. Whether you're reconnecting after years apart or meeting cousins for the first time — this reunion is for you.
Registration opens Spring 2026. Book your hotel room now to secure the family rate.
Questions? Reach out to the reunion committee.