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CAFAM Lunar New Year Celebration

CAFAM invites you to welcome The Year of the Horse with music and dance performances, cultural activities, food, and more.

The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM) presents their annual Lunar New Year Celebration.

The event program will feature a performance by the Chinese Folk Art Workshop (CFAW Boston) highlighting Chinese music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts.

Also join us for:

  • Tai Chi / Qi Gong
  • Tea Tasting
  • Dumpling-Making Demonstration
  • Make & Take Crafts
  • Calligraphy
  • Lion Dancing
  • Chinese Language Lessons

Learn more about:

  • Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • US-China Relations

Free admission for children under age 5

Plenty of free parking

If the live event is canceled, all tickets purchased will automatically be fully refunded.

About CAFAM

The Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes friendship between Chinese Americans, non-Chinese Americans, and Chinese people of all nationalities.

CAFAM was founded in 1988 by a small group of dedicated individuals who believed in the importance of promoting cultural exchanges, preserving Chinese culture, and holding annual celebrations and events.

CAFAM provides forums and outreach to promote awareness of and appreciation for Chinese culture. We promote friendship between non-Chinese Americans, Chinese-Americans, and Chinese people, whether from the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, or elsewhere.

We sponsor activities each year, including a Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebration, a Lunar New Year Celebration, potlucks, film screenings, and other events. We also support the Maine Historical Society in building a Chinese in Maine archive, collaborate with other local organizations, and promote educational outreach.

CAFAM Lunar New Year Celebration

The Lunar New Year (LNY) Celebration is CAFAM’s most anticipated event of the year and the largest celebration of Chinese culture in Maine, drawing over 750 people each year. Our annual celebration appeals to families, adults, and children of all backgrounds. At the celebration, you’ll find the following:

  • Intriguing speakers and interactive demonstrations
  • Exciting Chinese folk song and dance performances
  • Fun arts and crafts for the whole family
  • Delicious Chinese food by local vendors

Explore past celebrations below to learn the beautiful history of LNY since CAFAM’s inception, read about sponsorship opportunities for both individual and business donors alike, see press coverage of the event, or take a stroll down memory lane.

As we continue to grow, CAFAM’s mission for cultural awareness and community growth pushes the organization to provide a fresh and exciting new LNY program each year.