Livingston Chinese Association

05/11/2026

Thank You, Livingston NJ Police Department!

On May 7, Livingston Chinese Association（LCA）was honored to partner with Livingston Police Department（LPD）to host a community safety workshop at police headquarters, focusing on family safety, firearm safe storage, responsible ownership, Smart911, and New Jersey gun laws.

The evening drew about 50 residents, including more than 40 LCA members, and the level of engagement was truly encouraging. What was planned as a one-hour program quickly turned into a much longer and deeper conversation, with the Q&A continuing past 8:30 PM as residents kept asking questions and engaging with the officers.

We sincerely thank Chief Gary Marshuetz for listening to the voices and needs of the Chinese community and supporting this important initiative. We also thank Community Officer Joy Kaplan and Community Officer Michael Barreiro for hosting the evening and sharing helpful Smart911 information before the firearm safety presentation.

Special thanks to Patrol Lieutenant Christopher Grieco for providing clear and practical guidance on firearm safety, safe storage, responsible ownership, and New Jersey laws. We are also very grateful to Patrol Officer Kevin Chen, who took his personal time to participate and support the event. His presence was especially meaningful to many Chinese-speaking residents and helped make the conversation more accessible and welcoming.

This workshop was more than a safety presentation. It was part of LCA’s ongoing civic engagement efforts to help residents better understand local resources, ask questions directly, and build stronger connections with public safety professionals.
We hope more community members will continue to stay informed, participate in civic engagement opportunities, and work together to make Livingston a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

05/05/2026

✨ AAPI Heritage Month in Livingston – Join Us! ✨

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—a time to celebrate our rich cultures, histories, and communities 💛

Here are 3 local events to enjoy together:

🌿 Livingston AAPI Picnic – 2026
📅 May 17 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Our annual community gathering—bringing families together for an evening of connection, culture, and celebration 🌸
✨ Expect great food, local vendors, performances, and a welcoming space to meet neighbors and friends.
Last year we had ~500 attendees—let’s keep the energy going!

🎶 Music Matters: Yang Jin & Flying Strings Youth Ensemble
📍 Livingston Public Library
📅 May 17 | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
A lively afternoon of music featuring traditional Chinese instruments and modern interpretations, performed by talented young musicians.
👉 Walk-in | No registration needed
https://livingston.librarycalendar.com/event/music-matters-yang-jin-flying-strings-youth-ensemble-36195

🖌️ Discover Chinese Brush Art: Calligraphy & Painting Workshop
📍 Livingston Public Library
📅 May 23 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
A hands-on introduction to the beauty and techniques of Chinese calligraphy and painting—perfect for anyone curious to try.
👉 Registration required
https://livingston.librarycalendar.com/event/discover-chinese-brush-art-calligraphy-and-painting-36399

🙌 Shoutout to The Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion and Livingston Public Library for supporting and bringing these programs to our community!

Let’s show up, support, and bring friends—especially across communities—to experience and celebrate together 🌏

04/22/2026

On April 21, the LCA-hosted workshop on elections and campaign engagement was held with a full room and strong energy throughout.
Attendees came from more than a dozen towns—and even out of state—demonstrating a growing interest in civic engagement. The audience included candidates from both parties representing several communities, along with members of their campaign teams, as well as many residents who came to learn more, get informed, and become more involved in the community. Their presence reflected a broad, shared commitment to civic participation.
Thank you to Patti Russo, Executive Director of The Campaign School at Yale, for delivering an insightful and highly practical session on how elections work, how campaigns operate, and how individuals can engage more effectively in public life. We also appreciate the support and outreach from the League of Women Voters of Livingston, NJ and AAPI New Jersey.

This workshop is one of a series of civic engagement events organized by LCA to encourage greater community awareness, participation, and public involvement. As this is an election year, the program also reflects LCA’s commitment to encouraging more members of the community to step forward—not just as observers, but as informed and active participants—by learning about the process, staying engaged, voting, and making their voices heard.

04/07/2026

📣 Civic Engagement Workshop: Local Elections & Campaigns 🗳️

Join us for a focused session with Patricia Russo (The Campaign School at Yale), bringing practical insights into how local elections and campaigns actually work.

🗓 April 21 (Tuesday), 7–9 PM

🕕 6:00–7:00 PM — Networking (light refreshments)
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM — Workshop

📍 Livingston Senior & Community Center

Hosted by Livingston Chinese Association (LCA)
Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Livingston, NJ & AAPI New Jersey

This session will help you better understand how local elections operate, what campaigns involve, and how community members can engage more effectively.

Open to all | Nonpartisan
Complimentary admission (registration required)

👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/NSwa2idyGRPvHPh3A

02/19/2026

"As the Year of the Fire Horse begins, we wish the entire Livingston community a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year."

02/05/2026

🧧✨ A wonderful Lunar New Year celebration — and the start of our 24th LCCD! ✨🐎

Last Saturday’s evening performance launched this year’s Lunar New Year festivities and marked the opening of the 24th Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD) — a long-standing tradition led by our local Chinese community. We were honored to be joined by elected officials, township and community leaders, the Livingston Public School District, partner organizations, and friends from across Livingston and beyond. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to support us, and to the many volunteers, performers, and committee members who devoted months of meetings, planning, coordination, and preparation. This opening evening set the tone for a celebration that continues beyond the stage and into the community.

Special thank you to the Livingston High School World Language Department — with teachers’ guidance, the students who study Chinese contributed through volunteering, hosting, and performing. Their involvement reflects the district’s commitment to inclusive learning and community engagement across many backgrounds, supported by the Board of Education, district leadership, administrators, and staff.

🎉 The celebration continues this Saturday! 🎉
We warmly invite the public to LCCD Funfair this Saturday, February 7, from 1:30–5:30 PM at the Fitness & Wellness Center at Livingston High School. Enjoy kids’ activities, snacks, performances, and more — with our official opening ceremony and lion dance at 2:30 PM. Free admission, everyone welcome! Let’s continue celebrating the Lunar New Year together and bring the festivities into our neighborhoods and across our community. 🧧🎊

📹 A 3-minute highlight video from last Saturday is included in this post.

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LCCD is organized through a partnership of five groups:
• Livingston Chinese School
• Livingston Huaxia Chinese School
• Livingston Chinese Association
• Living Stone Christian Church
• Livingston High School World Language Department

01/29/2026

Experience the richness of Chinese culture at the 2026 Livingston Chinese Culture Day events, held at Livingston High School on the next two Saturdays, as the community comes together to celebrate and welcome the year of fire 🔥 horse 🐎.

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Following last year’s record attendance for Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD) — a beloved annual tradition celebrating the richness of Chinese culture with exhibitions, food,...

12/09/2025

🐎 Ride into the Year of the Horse with us at the 2026 Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD) on Feb 7 at the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center! 🏮
Free admission, with performances, kids’ games & prizes, local vendors, and cultural food & snacks—open to everyone in town. 🧧

Local businesses & organizations: this is our biggest community celebration of the year—scan the QR code to become a sponsor and reach 2,000+ neighbors. 🎉

10/25/2025

Every vote matters! Early voting starts in 15 minutes!

09/16/2025

✨🎶 Concert Update – Tickets Still Available for 7:00 PM! 🎶✨
Only 5 days to go until Sunday, September 21! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that two distinguished Indian guest musicians will be joining The Sound of Harvest Concert to share their incredible artistry. 🌏✨
👉 Check out the video below for a glimpse of their performance!
🎟 Tickets for the 7:00 PM concert are still available—don’t miss this chance to experience an unforgettable evening of world music.
📌 For ticket details and purchasing, click here: [https://www.zeffy.com/.../the-sound-of-harvest-concert...]
For more info, click here:
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