Chinese Culture Connection

05/29/2026

Last Saturday, we celebrated an incredible year of leadership, growth, and community at the YLMP End-of-Year party! It was an unforgettable night as former, current, and incoming members came together to look back on our journey. We shared memories through a special year-in-review video and drew inspiration from powerful speeches delivered by our program officers.

This year, our dedicated team of 20+ mentors from three different schools showed up consistently to guide, inspire, and support over 100 fourth and fifth graders across three local elementary schools. Throughout three major leadership events, countless workshops and trainings, our youth poured their hearts into making a real impact in our communities.

We are incredibly proud and grateful to everyone who made this year a huge success. Thank you for leading the way!

05/26/2026

On May 23, 2026, our 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration brought together four remarkable speakers, a packed room of neighbors, and an afternoon of stories that will stay with us.

Ricardo ”Rick“ Wong, Natalie Ip, Brian Lim, and Tanu Phoenix each shared their journeys across continents and cultures — from Cuba, China, and Spain, to Hong Kong, Cambodia, and India. Hosted by the wonderful Barsha Gautam, the panel sparked a Q&A so warm and engaged that we wished we had another hour.

One guest put it perfectly:
💬 ”Every single speaker was articulate and admirable in their character, accomplishments, and journey as immigrant. I was so moved by their resilience and the hard work of translating hardship into creative resilience.“

Tanu‘s friends opened the stage with a stunning dance performance. Brian and his fellow artists from The Flavor Continues followed with an electrifying breaking cypher. Rick closed with a beautiful Tai Chi demonstration. And we ended the day sharing food from across Asia — the truest expression of community we know.

Thank you to every speaker, performer, volunteer, and guest. You made this day what it was. 🙏

Supported by the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, the Malden Community Connections Grant, the Malden Cultural Council, and the Mass Cultural Council.

City of Malden (Official) Malden Cultural Council

05/24/2026

What a beautiful community celebration for AAPI Heritage Month! Each story was so interesting and meaningful. We were then treated to performances!
These speakers were so relatable, thank you to the CCC for organizing!
Tanu Phoenix- a community leader and educator-inspirational!
Brian Lim- a hip hop artist breaking through cultures!
Ricardo “Rick” Wong- trained in martial arts born to Toisan Cantonese parents in Havana, Cuba.
Natalie Ip- the reigning Miss Massachusetts, and a leader for young women.

05/23/2026

Good morning!
I am looking forward to hearing their stories, join me TODAY!

05/22/2026

Exploring the Malden River
Snacks & Gifts — First Come, First Served!

Enjoy a fun day outdoors with the whole family at Malden River!

Activities Include:
🌳 Outdoor Games
🎨 Crafts & Face Painting
🎭 Cultural Performances
💃🏻 Tai Chi Session
🌱 Environmental & Ecology Activities
🤝 Community Resource Booths
🎟️ Raffle Gifts
Bring your own picnic and reusable water bottles!

Location: The Park at River’s Edge (200 Rivers Edge Dr., Medford, MA 02155)
📅 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Register here: http://bit.ly/4d4JmK1

05/20/2026

🌱✨ The CCC Seed Library is officially OPEN for the season! ✨🌱

Thanks to our partnership with Malden Grows and support from the Malden Community Connections Grant, community members can stop by the CCC office to pick up FREE seeds for planting at home, on your balcony, in your garden, or even in a small pot! 🌿

We currently have a variety of herbs and vegetables including:
🌱 Basil, mint, dill, parsley, oregano & chives
🥬 Chinese kale, arugula, red cabbage, bush beans & more!

📍 CCC Office
75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403, Malden, MA 02148

🕙 Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Please help us keep the library sustainable:
• Up to 4 varieties per person each week
• Leave some for others to enjoy
• Seed donations are always welcome 💚

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

We had an amazing time celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Museum of Science this past Saturday! 🌏✨

The event brought together science, culture, and community through inspiring speakers, cultural performances, and local organizations highlighting the many contributions of AAPI communities.

CCC was excited to participate by offering custom handmade Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, fun arts and crafts for children, and sharing information about the many programs and events our organization provides for the community. 🎨📚🖌️

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who came out to help run our tables and activities — we truly appreciate your time, energy, and support in making this event such a success! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and celebrated with us — we loved connecting with so many wonderful families and community members!



Museum of Science, Boston

05/13/2026

🗣️ Adult Mandarin Meetup – Open House!

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to practice your Mandarin? Join us for our Adult Mandarin Meetup Open House on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM!

Whether you’re just starting out or already conversational, this meetup is the perfect way to build confidence and use Mandarin in real-world conversations. Native Mandarin speakers looking to brush up on English are also welcome!

✨ Practical conversation practice
✨ All levels welcome
✨ Friendly language exchange community

📍 75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403
Malden, MA 02148

📅 Open House: May 21 @ 7:00 PM
📣 Future meetup schedule to be announced

Register here: bit.ly/4f9gvXB