The 23rd Annual Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival returns on Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16 from 10 am- 5 pm each day at Oakland’s beautiful Lake Merritt, the 3rd year at its new location. Presented by the California Dragon Boat Association, audiences will be treated to the spectacular fleet of colorful 40-foot dragon boats as they race to the beat of Chinese drums.

Cheer our very own Marin Dragons team on Saturday, September 15. Look for our big red tents at the Paddler's Village.

Celebrating China Camp's 150-Year Anniversary!

Sept 22, 2018
11am - 4pm
China Camp Historic Village
China Camp State Park

For more information, visit here

Join us for a few hours or fun, laughter, and learning. Beginners and advanced players welcome. Interested people please call Liz Hom at 415-388-6259 or email Sandy Wong at yeebeesmom@aol.com.

We’ll meet on Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm: August 5 & 19. Class dates beyond August to be determined. All levels are welcome.

Location: San Rafael Pubic Library, Meeting Room, 1100 E St, San Rafael, CA 94901

Join us to for a visit to Angel Island and a guided tour of the US Immigration Station on Sunday, August 26th, 2018. What a great way to learn about our history and have FUN too.

Registration via Eventbrite

• Saturday, Sept 15: Marin Dragons @ Northern California Dragon Boat Festival (see link)
• Saturday, Sept 22: Heritage Day @ China Camp State Park (see link)
• Sunday, Sept 23: Autum Moon Cookout @ China Camp Village
• Sunday, Dec 2: Winter Festival @ College of Marin IVC Campus
• Tuesday, Feb 5: Chinese New Year of the PIG begins
• Saturday, Feb. 9: MCCA Chinese New Year Celebration Banquet (coming soon)
• Monday, Feb 18: BADM Lunar New Year Celebation (see link)
• Sunday - Thurday, Jun 30 - Jul 4: Marin County Fair MCCA Food Booth (see link)

Happy New Year 2018!  Wishing all the MCCA members, families and friends to be blessed with immense joy and never ending hope!

We would like to specially thank our host College of Marin International Program.  Thank you so much for your hospitality and sharing the wonderful facility with us.  We could not have done it with you.

Don't forget to check out our photo alblum for the recap.

The Marin Chinese Cultural Association board is proud to announce our annual MCCA Scholarship Awards program. We now offer two separate, $1,000.00 scholarships to our members.  Awards will be presented at our annual MCCA Chinese New Year Banquet on Saturday, February 24^th, 2018.

Eligibility:  Scholarships are offered to MCCA members only. Priority will be given to entering college freshmen, but—based on each year's applicant pool—awards may be granted to high-school seniors or college upperclassmen as determined by the selection committee. 

Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by Friday, February, 2018. Applications may be emailed to scholarships@marinchineseculture.com for receipt by the due date.

For More Information or Questions:
Please contact scholarship committee chair Amy Jonak at ajonak2@gmail.com or (415) 378-7760.

The Marin Chinese Cultural Association Lion Dance Team will offer free Mandarin lessons to all team members starting Oct. 7, 2017. For information call 415 479 8114. We offer FREE Mandarin class for team members follows each practice. Please bring friends!