Idaho Chinese Organization

02/16/2026

We had an absolute blast celebrating Lunar New Year at JUMP! 🧧✨
Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us, shared smiles, and made the day so special. Your presence and energy are what keep Idaho and our culture alive and thriving. ❤️

Big thanks to JUMP for capturing these amazing moments—check out the photos below! 📸
We’re so grateful for this community.

02/14/2026

Welcome to our Lunar New Year event! 🎉
Please see today’s program schedule at:

Join us for a fun-filled day of cultural festivities, interactive activities, and vibrant performances that bring the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life!

02/10/2026

Looking for a fun, cultural experience for the whole family? Come join us at our Lunar New Year event and dive into the world of traditional Chinese crafts! 🐉✨

We have a wonderful lineup of hands-on activities that the kids (and the young at heart!) will absolutely love:

Traditional Chinese Lanterns: Brighten up your home with these beautiful symbols of luck and prosperity. 🏮

Felt Hanging Decorations: Get creative with soft, colorful felt to make your own festive "Fu" signs and symbols like the lucky goldfish and oranges! 🍊🐟

Shadow Play Characters: Step into the world of folklore! Meet the legendary characters from Journey to the West and learn the ancient art of Chinese shadow puppetry. 🎭

It’s the perfect way to embrace the culture, get a little crafty, and make some lasting memories together. We can’t wait to see what you create!

02/05/2026

🧧 Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse! 🐎
If you’re driving or walking down Front Street, keep an eye out—our official event billboard is officially LIVE! 🎊

We are getting so excited to celebrate with all of you. Make sure to clear your calendars for next Saturday, February 14th, and join us for a day filled with culture, performance, and community spirit.

📍 Event Details:
When: Next Saturday, Feb 14th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: JUMP Boise

A massive THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making this celebration possible:
JUMP Boise
Jin Corvin Real Estate
City of Boise

02/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration Art Exhibition! We were blown away by the diversity, creativity, and incredible talent displayed in this year's submissions.

After a careful review by our panel of 5 judges, the preliminary selection is officially complete. We are thrilled to announce that 40 artworks have been shortlisted!

What’s next?
These finalist pieces will be showcased at the Jump Lunar New Year Art Exhibition on February 14th, where the final round of judging will take place live!

✨ Come support our local young artists! Join us at the event, enjoy the festivities, and cast your vote for your favorite piece.
📍 Location: Jump
📅 Date: February 14, 2026

01/07/2026

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Jump!

Join us for an exciting Lunar New Year Celebration filled with culture, creativity, and fun for all ages!
Enjoy traditional activities like calligraphy writing, a tea ceremony, mahjong games, Chi Gong, crafts, face painting, and more — plus a festive photo booth to capture the memories 📸

📅 Saturday, February 14th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Jump – 5th & 6th Floors

Come celebrate the season of new beginnings with family and friends and welcome the New Year with joy, luck, and community! 🧧🐲✨

01/07/2026

📣 Community Event – You’re Invited 📣

I’d like to share an important and meaningful event happening here in Boise.

The Boise Valley Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), in partnership with the Go For Broke National Education Center, is proud to co-host a special presentation:

🇺🇸 Restoring America’s Promise: The Fight for Justice
🎤 Featuring Dr. Mitchell T. Maki — President & CEO of Go For Broke National Education Center and lead author of Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress

🗓 Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
777 S. 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702

This is a FREE event, but registration is required by Friday, January 16.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/GoForBroke_January25_rsvp

Dr. Maki is a world-class presenter, and this talk will be a powerful exploration of justice, civil rights, and history. I highly encourage friends and family to attend and help spread the word.

🚗 Note: Parking is limited nearby, so please allow extra time.

Thank you for attending the "Restoring America's Promise: The Fight for Justice" presentation hosted by Go For Broke National Education Center and the Boise Valley JACL on Sunday, January 25 from 1-3 P.M. at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights at 777 S. 8th Street in downtown Boise. Please complete...

11/16/2025

This morning, our amazing volunteers from the Idaho Chinese Organization came together at The Idaho Foodbank and made a huge impact. In just two hours, we packed 7,500 pounds of food to support families across Idaho.

Our community showed incredible teamwork, heart, and dedication. We are proud to demonstrate that the Chinese community in Idaho is active, engaged, and committed to giving back. Moments like today show the strength of our culture, our unity, and our desire to contribute to the place we call home.

Thank you to every volunteer who joined us—you represent the best of who we are. ❤️

👉 Idaho Chinese Organization — Building community, bridging cultures.

11/13/2025

🌟 Join the Idaho Chinese Organization (ICO)! 🌟

Hi everyone! The Idaho Chinese Organization is looking for community members and volunteers who want to get involved and help us grow.

Whether you’re interested in planning events, volunteering, organizing cultural activities, or contributing new ideas, we’d love to have you on board! 🙌

We’re also welcoming anyone who’s interested in joining the ICO board or taking a more active role in our community.

✨ You don’t have to be Chinese to join — ICO is open to everyone who values cultural exchange, community connection, and diversity in Idaho!

If you’re interested or want to learn more, please email us at [email protected]

📢 Please help us spread the word! Share this post or tag someone who might be interested — the more people involved, the stronger our community becomes. 💪

11/08/2025

🌟 Volunteer with Us at the Idaho Foodbank! 🌟

We’re excited to bring our group back to help at The Idaho Foodbank and we’d love for you to join us!

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15th
🕘 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian, ID 83642

We have space for 20 volunteers — everyone needs to sign up individually using this link:
👉 https://idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/idahochineseyouth

Scroll down to the SIGN UP button and follow the instructions.

If you’re between ages 8–18 and haven’t volunteered with the Food bank before, please complete the attached minor waiver form.

Let’s come together to make a difference and give back to our community! 💪
If you have any questions, feel free to message us.

04/03/2025

The Idaho Chinese Organization is excited to announce that we have officially adopted a section of the Boise Greenbelt! 🎉 To kick off this commitment, we’re hosting a Spring Clean-Up this Saturday, April 6, at 10 AM, and we’d love for you to join us!

Sat, Apr 05 Boise

03/07/2025

🌿 Experience the Power of Qigong with Kyle! 🌿

Join our friend Kyle for an energizing Qigong class designed to help you find balance, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this practice is a great way to connect with your body and mind.

Hey folks! I mentioned the online qigong class before, and now I actually have a flyer for it! Details are there, but if anyone wants to sign up or just ask questions I'm available 🙂 this is my first time doing this online thing, so a little help with spreading the word would be appreciated! Thanks everybody - stay safe, stay mindful, and