On August 30th, members of the Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society participated in song and dance numbers with Chinese soprano star, Xu Xia, in “STARS THAT SHINE,” a charitable event for Autism Awareness & Support concert held by the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) at Orchestra Hall in Chicago.

On August 23rd, the Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society and the Chicago Park District co-hosted the fourth annual “An Autumnal Celebration at McKinley Park.

This year, 12 local groups performed nearly 35 programs. In addition, a local Mexican dance troupe CICA was also invited to join the event. The 2 1/2 hour show attracted over a thousand attendees including local politicians and representatives from the Chicago Chinese Consulate.

The quality of the performance was truly exceptional as the artistic programs were innovative and unique. From five-year-olds to those in their late 80s, each group performed their own unique interpretation of their ethnic culture which delighted local residents.

Our mission is to spread Chinese culture, enhance interethnic exchanges, and foster friendship among all people.

On August 16 & 17, Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society performed at Association of Chinese-American Scientist and Engineers and Chicago Guangzhou Association-NTP picnics

On Sunday, July 27th, Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society performed at the Chinatown Summer Fair

On July 27th, two of our singers performed at the “Chicago Summer Concert” at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn, IL.

On July 27th, two of our singers performed at the “Chicago Summer Concert” At St. Luke Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn, IL

On July 25th, several members of the Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society (CCCAS) performed a Qipao dance, “The Beauties Strolling in the Rain,” on NBC TV’s Channel 5 show, “Chicago Today.”

This special segment of the show was produced to promote the annual “Chinatown Summer Festival” held in Chicago on July 26th and 27th.

CCCAS’s participation served as an invitation to welcome all Chicagoland residents from different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, to attend the “Chinatown Summer Fair” and learn more about the beauty of Chinese culture and hertiage through song and dance performances, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstrations and Chinese cuisin

On July 12th, members of the Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society, performed at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the official launch of GLOBAL PATHWAYS MANDARIN & CULTURE STUDIO.

This new center is devoted to language, culture, education and global opportunity.

Today is the 2,000-year-old at Ping Tom Memorial Park

Chinese Dragon Boat Race, the popular sport of Chinese communities and many other communities worldwide. Thirty-two dragon boat race teams will compete on the south branch of the Chicago River. These beautifully decorated dragon boats consist of 20 members: 18 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 flag catcher. The 18 paddlers row to the beat of the drummer, while each team’s flag catcher pulls a flag positioned in the water at the finish line.

Exciting to see

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