Chinese culture
clubs in Maryland help celebrate Chinese culture and heritage.
China has a long and colorful history and culture, and Chinese-Americans living in Maryland carry that tradition with them. To help promote Chinese culture in the greater Washington area, a number of Chinese Culture Clubs have sprung up in and near Salisbury, Maryland. These clubs provide support to local Chinese-Americans and host events and activities for the community, with the hope of providing a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.
Sister Cities Association of Salisbury/Wicomoco County
The non-profit Sister Cities Association of Salisbury/Wicomoco County has been in existence since 2006, and is part of the larger Sister Cities national organization. Their goal is to create global cooperation and peace through a greater mutual understanding of international cultures. Salisbury/Wicomoco County is sister city to Dalian, China, and they have developed cultural exchanges through travel and gifts to Dalian and the promotion and integration of Chinese culture and language into the Wicomoco County school education. They also run a pen-pal program with citizens of Dalian. Salisbury/Wicomoco County is also sister cities with Salisbury, England and Tartu, Estonia.
Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCAC)
The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCAC) was established in 1982 to serve and celebrate the Chinese-American community in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, CCAC provides a range of programs, clubs and services for the Chinese-American community, including health and fitness programs, cultural and arts education classes and demonstrations, and youth and senior programs. Their goal is to help integrate Chinese-Americans into American society, as well as promote greater understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the community.
University of Maryland, Chinese Culture Club
The Chinese Culture Club is a student organization at the University of Maryland in College Park that helps promote Chinese culture, history and traditions at the university. The club hosts events celebrating Chinese holidays like the Lunar New Year, Moon Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival.
University of Maryland, Confucius Institute at Maryland: The Chinese Culture Book Club
The Confucius Institute at the University of Maryland was established to help promote Chinese culture, history, language, ethics and philosophy through language classes, events and seminars and clubs. One of these clubs is the Chinese Culture Book Club. Led by Dr. Yanyu Zhou, this book club meets every Monday from 7 to 9 pm to discuss Confucianism and books on Chinese philosophy and culture. Open to anyone, the group features guest speakers and traditional dim sum snacks.
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