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Events & Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Annual Cultural Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

August 1, 2026 10 AM – 4 PM EDT<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come join the fun as we celebrate our 5th Annual Cultural Festival. This year our Tai Chi Fan dance team will put on a brilliant demonstration of the Tai Chi Fan dance. There will also be complimentary Asian Food from 12pm-1:00pm. The ancient instrument played by Confucius, Gu Qin, will be performed during lunch. We will be showcasing our Dragon Boat Cart Racers. Teams of people from 2-5 can compete in our festive Dragon Boat Cart Racers. Additionally, guests can participate in the Juniper Bonsai Making Demonstration (complimentary juniper bonsai kit provided) and Calligraphy. And we will have the Cultural Center tours (Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist, Christian and Inca Cultures). Also, there will be a Wellness Seminar from 3pm-5pm and many Tea Art ceremonies that guests can partake in throughout the day. Also there will be many activities for the family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

June 6, 2026 11 AM – 3 PM EDT<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center. Activities include the traditional Dragon Dance, several dragon boat racing activities (for kids), arts and crafts for kids and photo opportunity in our wooden dragon boat. Complimentary traditional Dragon Boat Festival vegetarian food will be served from 12-1pm. All activities are complimentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your visit, you are welcome to attend tours of the Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist, Christian and Inca Cultural Exhibits, Tea Art, and a Wellness Seminar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mid Autumn Festival barbecue <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

September 5, 2026 5 PM – 7 PM EDT<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. We invite you to partake in our complementary food as we host a vegetarian barbecue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center Open Dates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

April \u2013 November (First Weekend of Each Month)<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center will be open 10am-4pm on the first weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month April \u2013 November. 
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Spiritual Culture Seminar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Group<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first weekend of each month, on Saturday night from 6pm-8pm, we will hold our Spiritual Culture Seminar. This is the opportunity to do a deep dive on the Taoist, Confucian, Buddhist and Christian display topics. Each time we meet a different topic and display will be discussed. All are welcome. Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tea Art<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Available on our open dates<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea Art, in brief, is an aesthetic tea ceremony constructed for tea tasting, with people and their environment. We are tea lovers who wish to share our passion for tea and the peacefulness it brings to us! Come and join us with some good tea and a peaceful atmosphere!

Note: seats are limited at each time slot. Please see our schedule for time slots (Sign up here<\/a>):

RSVP is recommended, as seats are limited. Call (877) 274-2285 or email to info@ctasiaculture.com. Walk-ins are welcome based on seating availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wellness Seminar<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Available on our open Saturdays and Sundays<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us to better understand the causes of illness and the power of Nature and Self-healing to create lasting health.  We will explore: different causes of illness; simple lifestyle practices that promote health; a way of eating that creates a radiant body, peaceful emotions and a clear mind; and your body\u2019s potential for self-healing and a long health span as well as a long lifespan.

Note: seats are limited at each time slot. Please see our schedule for time slots (Sign up here<\/a>):

RSVP is recommended, as seats are limited. Call (877) 274-2285 or email to info@ctasiaculture.com. Walk-ins are welcome based on seating availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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