Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans

11/01/2026

World Music Heritage Festival on November 14 (Saturday)

Welcome to the World Music Heritage Festival on November 14, Saturday, at 12:00pm-5:00pm in Clearwater (610 S Ft. Harrison Ave.). The event is free and sponsored by Clearwater Historical Society and Opera for Earth. SACA is pleased to be invited as a community partner to participate with performances and cultural presentation.

Our participation includes performers from the SACA StarLite Dance Groups (Tampa and Sun City) and FCCC Band Ensemble. They are listed on the event organizer's website: https://operaforearthcorporation.org/heritage-fest-performers. The performance lineup is at https://operaforearthcorporation.org/heritage-festival.

欢迎大家参加11月14日（周六，12点至5点）在Clearwater举办的国际音乐传统节。免费入场的活动汇集了多个国家和民族的音乐舞蹈，包括SACA星月舞蹈团和文化中心乐队的节目。节日活动地址： 610 S Ft. Harrison Ave, Clearwater。更多信息见主办方网页： https://operaforearthcorporation.org/heritage-fest-performers

10/04/2026

Tampa Chinese School drum played to opening the event.

10/03/2026

The final dance by all groups.

10/03/2026

Tampa Bay Chinese American Community Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

Members of Mayor Jane Castor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council, representing the Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities, joined local residents at the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, jointly hosted by the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans (SACA) and the Chinese American Association of Tampa (CAAT). The celebration was held on September 12, 2026 at the Victor Christ Community Center on 22nd Street in Tampa.

The festival brought together more than 100 members of the Chinese American community for an evening filled with music, dance, culture, and friendship.

The program featured a rich variety of performances, including solo singers, dance groups, musicians, choirs, and a lively Kung Fu demonstration. Performers of different ages shared their talents, showcasing the diversity and vitality of the local Chinese American community.

No Mid-Autumn Festival would be complete without mooncakes, a beloved traditional treat symbolizing reunion and togetherness. Guests also enjoyed a free raffle, with numerous prizes generously donated by community sponsors.

The celebration was more than just an evening of entertainment. It was a wonderful opportunity for people from different Asian communities to come together, experience Chinese culture, and strengthen friendship and understanding.

Under the full moon, cultures came together, friendships grew, and the Tampa Bay community celebrated the spirit of togetherness.

08/19/2026

🌕 Moonlit Mid-Autumn · Hearts United in Tampa Bay

This September12, CAAT (Chinese Association of the Tampa Bay) and SACA (Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans) are delighted to jointly host the 2026 Tampa Bay Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a warm, joyful, and memorable afternoon celebrating the spirit and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival!

🎭 Spectacular Cultural Performances
Enjoy an exciting variety of performances presented by more than a dozen cultural and performing arts groups from the Tampa Bay community. Come experience the beauty and richness of Chinese culture!

🥮 Delicious Mooncakes & Traditional Snacks.
MD Orientsl Matket, a well-known Chinese supermarket in the Tampa Bay area, will bring delicious, freshly prepared mooncakes and a selection of traditional snacks for everyone to enjoy.

❤️ Friends, Family & Lucky Draws
Gather with family and friends, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and share wonderful memories. And don’t miss our exciting lucky draw prizes—there will be plenty of surprises and fun!

🌙 Celebrate Together · Share the Joy of Reunion
Let’s come together under the beautiful autumn moon, celebrate friendship and family, and share the warmth and happiness of reunion.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Victor Crist Community Center
14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
🚗 Free Parking

🎟️ Admission: $5 | Children 16 and under: FREE

🌕❤️ SACA & CAAT warmly invite you—
Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us!
See you there!

06/21/2026

The Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans Dragon Boat Festival celebration was a joyful and successful event!

Today, the SACA held its Dragon Boat Festival celebration at Pavilion #7 in Safety Harbor Phillippe Park. The atmosphere was warm and lively, with more than 100 members and friends attending and filling the venue as everyone gathered together to celebrate the holiday. Mariben Anderson represented MAAPIAC spoke few minutes. Donna McCallister represented City of Tampa also attended the event.

A delicious lunch was provided, and each participant received a traditional rice dumpling (zongzi), bringing a festive Dragon Boat spirit to the event. It was also a wonderful opportunity for old friends to reconnect and for new friendships to begin, with laughter and conversations throughout the gathering.

The program included fun activities such as learning dance steps and playing bingo games with prizes, and everyone enthusiastically joined in the fun.

During the election of a new board member, Mary Xie was selected. After introducing herself, she received unanimous support from attendees and was officially approved as the Association’s newest board member. Mary is experienced in organizing outdoor activities and sports events, and we look forward to seeing exciting new programs and activities under her leadership in the future.

Pictured are the current and newly elected board members (from left to right):

Julia Wang (Secretary and Treasurer), Mary Xie (New Board Member), Andrew Lien, Sunny Duann, Ming He (President), Emily Qi, Fred Ding, Kun Shi, and Xingang Cai (Vice President).

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful event. We look forward to seeing everyone again at our next gathering!

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Folk Dance Session

06/21/2026

June 20,2026 SACA Dragon Boat Festival