Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA)
纽约威郡华人协会
Welcome to WACA
The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) is a non-profit organization registered under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It promotes cultural and social harmony by working with schools, community centers and other culture organizations, providing assistance to students, artists, new immigrants and others to meet their financial and other needs; and organizing community activities such as Chinese New Year celebration, picnics, sports, and other social events. It also endeavors to provide an enabling environment to enhance the mutually beneficiary interactions between all communities and to promote cultural and social exchanges among them. Read more about us
2024 WACA Outstanding Student Leadership and Community Service Award Winners
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2024 WACA DR. SUN Student Science Award Winners
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2nd Place Winner:
3rd Place Winner:
Celebration of the Year of Snake🐍
Spectacular Live Performances for very one
Saturday February 8, 2025, 1:00pm – 6:00pm
The Performance Art Center, SUNY at Purchase
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577
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Mail the payment check (payable to WACA) to:
2025 Chinese New Year Festival
c/o WACA
34 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
2025威郡蛇🐍年春节联欢会
Chinese New Year Celebration
特色节目预告 Special Program Preview coming up soon
Tickets: 请不要错过 early bird saving ！
Adult : $35; Early bird price*- $ 30; At door - $40;
Senior (>65 &+): $30 ; Early bird price* - $ 25; At door - $35;
Child (<12): $30; early bird price*- $ 25; at door - $35;
VIP: $100
Buy Tickets (购票方式):
Zelle Pay: nywaca@gmail.com
Mail the payment check (payable to WACA) to:
2025 Chinese New Year Festival
c/o WACA
34 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Sponsors
Westchester County Government, New York Life, Visionland Eye Care
Supporters
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates- Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter
Huaxia New York Central Chinese School 华夏纽约中心学校
Huaxia Chinese School Greater New York 大纽约华夏中文学校
Northern Westchester Chinese School 北威中文學校
Scarsdale Chinese School 华文学校
The Chinese School of Southern Westchester 南威中文學校
American TCM Society 美国中医药针灸学会
Greenbugh Evergreen Club 綠堡長青會
QH healthcare QH岐黄网
Project Ready 启航
Westchester County Government
Westchester County Parks
Westchester County Office of Tourism
SUPPORT US
THANK YOU for your support WACA a non-profit organization -from community to community.
Please send your Support payment-check (payable to WACA) to:
WACA
34 Main Street,
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
or Zelle Pay: nywaca@gmail.com
2024威郡龙年春节联欢会回顾
Chinese New Year Celebration Review
五彩缤纷中国年 A Variety of Celebration Activities
特色节目 Special Program
长嘴壶茶艺
The Art of Tea in a Long-spouted Pot
长嘴壶茶艺
长嘴壶是中国一种独特的茶具，历史悠久，源远流长。长嘴壶茶艺表演是项群众喜爱的民俗文化，长嘴壶茶艺具有很高的实用性和观赏性。
沸水在长嘴中流过，自然降低了温度，水就不会太烫，最适合泡茶，特别是泡盖碗茶。长嘴壶茶艺表演用肢体语言表达各种文化内涵，长人知识，发人深省。长嘴壶茶艺表演营造了茶馆的文化氛围和民俗气息，提高了茶客的品茗乐趣。
出生于成都天府新区的李老师学习长壶表演艺术已经有十六七年了。李老师透露在成都的长壶茶技有很多种门派，如龙门派，芙蓉门，丐派…宛如武打电影中阐述武当山各门派般派系分明，每个门派都会拥有一个独特的招牌动作。李老师是逍遥派的弟子，受邀来美发展已经有整整五六年的时间，现在主要从事的是四川茶艺文化的表演工作。他很开心能将茶艺文化发展到北美地区。李老师表示在美国茶艺文化在表演的形式上也和传统的盖碗茶文化产生一些区别，在速溶主义根深蒂固的美利坚，长嘴壶里有时候不一定只是传统意义上的茶水，有时候也有可能是酒水，饮品等等。长嘴壶表演已经不仅仅只是茶文化的一个缩影，它正慢慢被酒文化，速溶文化等不同文化所接受，达到中西合璧的效果。
The Art of Tea in a Long-spouted Pot
The long-spout teapot holds a unique place in China's tea culture, boasting a rich and extensive history. Its tea art performance, a cherished folk tradition, captivates enthusiasts across the nation. This performance seamlessly merges practicality with visual appeal. The extended spout naturally cools the boiling water, ensuring an optimal temperature for brewing tea, especially in delicate tea bowls.
Beyond its functional aspect, the art of the long-spout teapot involves a captivating display of cultural expression through body language. It serves as a conduit for conveying diverse cultural meanings, broadening people's understanding and fostering contemplation. This performance creates an immersive ambiance within tea-houses, cultivating an enriching experience for tea aficionados, enhancing their appreciation of this revered beverage.
Mr. Li, born in Tianfu New Area, Chengdu, has studied Chinese art of tea ceremony for over sixteen years. Just like those in action movies, there are many different schools for the art of tea ceremony, inlcuding Longmen, Furong, Gai, etc. Mr. Li is a member under Xiaoyao school. He got invited to the land of America about 6 years ago, and now works as a performer of Sichuanese tea ceremony art. Mr. Li showed his great satisfaction towards the fact that this art was brought and developed in Northern-America. He stated the forms of the tea ceremony performance in America varied a bit from that in China. With various types of instant products and commodities, a long-mouth teapot could not only contain tea in a traditional way, but also contain alcohol, or maybe cold beverages. Tea ceremony was now gradually accepted by alcohol drinkers, instant-coffee/instant-tea lovers, bridging Chinese culture with the Western.
Lina Liu, hailed as the world's foremost umbrella juggler, stands as a two-time Guinness World Records holder and recipient of the International Circus Gold Award. Her performances have traversed the globe, leaving an indelible mark. Referred to as the "dark horse" by Cody Rhodes and the "dazzling butterfly" by Rosario Dawson, her talent transcends boundaries. Recognized as the Most Popular NBA Halftime Entertainment in 2020 by Big Ten, Lina Liu's mesmerizing acts have graced screens on NBC and NBA sports TV stations, captivating audiences worldwide. We specialize in delivering high-end, uniquely creative artistic experiences tailored to elevate your event, wherever it may be across the globe.
Lina Liu, 世界顶级蹬伞杂技大师。 她曾两次获得吉尼斯世界纪录保持者和国际马戏金奖，她的足迹遍布世界各地。“黑马”来自科迪·罗德，“耀眼蝴蝶”来自罗萨里奥·道森。 她被Big Ten评选为2020年最受欢迎的NBA半场娱乐节目，您随时可以在NBC、NBA体育电视台看到她。 她提供高端独特的艺术创意，为您在世界各地的活动带来精彩. 更多的介绍请打开网站：www.linaliu.org 和 umbrellalina.com. Instagram @linaliuartistgroup .
变脸 Face-changing
变脸， 这是川剧表演艺术的特殊技巧之一，非常有趣。它是揭示剧中人物内心思想感情的一种浪漫主义手法。把不可见、不可感的抽象的东西变成可见、可感的具体的东西。
Face-changing: This is one of the special skills of Sichuan Opera performance art. It is very interesting. It is a romantic technique that reveals the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters in the play. Turn invisible and insensible abstract things into visible and sensible concrete things。
廖祖华表演的“变脸”，让大家近距离体会这种传统文化表演的精妙，演员上场时带着面具，甩了一下头，他的面具就变了， 通过可见和可感的具体脸谱，来表达人物情感的波折与变化。一张脸可以变出很多张颜色、情绪各异的脸来，真是非常不可思议！
Liao Zuhua's "Face Changing" offers a captivating opportunity to intimately experience the nuances of this traditional cultural performance. As the actor steps onto the stage adorned with a mask, the mesmerizing transformation begins. With a mere shake of the head, the mask undergoes a remarkable change, revealing a sequence of vivid and discernible facial makeups that vividly portray a spectrum of emotions. Witnessing the seamless transition between expressions and the diverse array of emotions conveyed by a single face evolving into various hues and sentiments is truly awe-inspiring.
Congratulations to 2023 WACA Outstanding Student Leadership and Community Service Award Winners
1st Place Winner: Joyce Huang , nominated by Huaxia Chinese School Greater New York
2nd Place Winner: Ashley Dang , nominated by Huaxia New York Central Chinese School
3rd Place Winner: Veronica Yu , nominated by Huaxia New York Central Chinese School
2023 哥伦比亚大学“耐挫与创新教育研究中心” 夏令营. 点击查看详情。 The EPIC Success at Failures Summer Program opens for apply. Click here more information.
孙教授学生科技奖正式成立 点击查看详情。 Dr. Sun student science award launched, click here to learn more.
2023 威郡春节晚会精彩回放
优秀学生颁奖/Student Aawards
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, WACA president Shuo Wang, issued outstand student leadership and community service awards to Alicia Xin, Amelia Liu, and Sophia Huang, thanks to the award co-chairs Jean Zhang, and Li Pan.
孙教授学生科技奖/Dr. Sun Student Science Award
WACA launched Dr. Sun Student Science Award. Dr. Tung-Tien (Henry) Sun was the co-founder, the first President, and the Honorary Forever President of WACA, and extraordinary Professor and Scientist at NYU.
New Year Greetings from CE Mr. George Latimer
Mr. Latimer wished all a big "leap" into perpetual prosperity and abundance!
WACA Interviewed Mr. George Latimer
Mr. Latimer emphasized the robust diversity of Westchester county.
Dr. Ruojin Silvia Ren explaining eye care
For nearly 25 years Dr. Ren has been providing comprehensive eye care services to patients of all ages. She offers both diagnostic and therapeutic services, including treatment for diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eyes. She also provides surgical co-management.
Dr. Ren is especially passionate about children’s eye care, particularly myopia control. As a specialist in orthokeratology, as well as a member of the esteemed American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, Dr. Ren is knowledgeable about Ortho-K contact lenses and other specialty products for children with myopia.
《新春游园》看一看有什么奇妙有趣的活动 ?
1) 炎黄子孙无论身在何地，都会吃出博大精深的中华饮食文化。 过年必吃传统美食, 新春好彩头.
2) 花间一壶茶，无酒亦可醉。 又是一年团圆时，茶入口中, 滋味清鲜爽口，香气清新芬芳。
3）糖画 以勺为画笔，以糖汁为 “墨” ， 行云流水之间，一幅糖画栩栩如生。生动传神地印证了 “化繁为简”、“以少胜多”的艺术境界。
4）折纸剪纸 以其特独的艺术魅力，流传于世界各地。它充满中国元素，深受人们喜爱，是一种老少皆宜的益智活动。
5）阖家团圆奔宏“兔”，欢天喜地全家福 。用镜头记录美好，用照片定格爱 。
要知道更多， 就点击Young WACA 现场专访。
Young WACA interviewed Activity Leaders
美食 Chinese Gourmet
春来茶馆 Chunlai Tea Ceremony
糖画 Sugar sculpture
折纸剪纸 Origami
传统服饰留念 Costume Photo
书刊赠送 Books as Gifts
筷子夹物游戏 Chopstick game
中医义诊 Chinese Medicine
盛大演出 Grand Performance
Full coverage with videos will be updated soon
观众 The Audience
Performance 精彩演出
Performance 精彩演出
闭幕 The closing
Celebration of the Year of Rabbit
Spectacular Live Performances for veryone
Saturday February 18, 2023, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
The Performance Art Center, SUNY at Purchase,
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577
共赴新春之约
威郡中国年 “福兔送喜，牵手同庆”春节联欢会如期走来！乘着兔年为我们带来的无限的生机和祥和的祝福， 纽约威郡华人协会，协同各个中文学校和机构，为 观众准备了一场集舞蹈，器乐，魔术，歌曲，语言类节目等多形式的综合联欢会。将于2023年2月18日, 在SUNY表演中心，隆重登场。
Tickets
Adult : $35; early bird price*- $ 30; at door - $40;
Senior (>65 &+): $30 ; early bird price*- $ 25; at door - $35;
Child (<12): $30; early bird price*- $ 25; at door - $35;
VIP: $100
For Ticket(s), please click https://cny2023.eventbrite.com
(or scan left barcode)
Great Opportunities for all Local Businesses and Events
(from the community to the community)
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节目预告
2023 flyer V3.pdf片段简介
糖画
糖画老师 隋亚军现在给大家做带着浓浓时代的印记糖画 - 以勺为画笔，以糖汁为“墨”， 行云流水之间，一幅糖画栩栩如生， 生动传神地印证了“化繁为简”、“以少胜多”的艺术境界。 糖画是是以加热的糖稀为原料做成各种造型的民间艺术。
川剧绝活-变脸
廖祖华表演的“变脸”，让大家近距离体会这种传统文化表演的精妙，演员上场时带着面具，甩了一下头，他的面具就变了， 通过可见和可感的具体脸谱，来表达人物情感的波折与变化。一张脸可以变出很多张颜色、情绪各异的脸来，真是非常不可思议！
魔术师-李影
魔术师李影SAM and IBM 魔术协会会员。 出生魔术世家从师于 母亲杨新英著名魔术大师。李影曾于2000年在纽约水牛城参加美国国际魔术大赛荣获金奖。从事魔术教学 8 年 李影女儿Rena Cui 11岁参加纽约少儿魔术比赛一等奖
Congratulations to 2022 WACA Outstanding Student Leadership and Community Service Award Winners:
1st Place Winner: Alicia Xin | 2nd Place Winner: Amelia Liu | 3rd Place Winner: Sophia Huang
|| 2022 威郡春节联欢会节目回放 || 2022 WACA CNC Replay ||
2022 威郡春节联欢会 - 节目荟萃 - Individual performance of Chinese New Year Celebration
Please Click the link(s) below to Watch
Prelude（序幕）
•新年祝福 【录像回放】–WACA Board；
–Mr. George Latimer, Westchester County Executive；
–Jerry Wang, CEO at Haitou Global
Grand Performances（盛大演出）
1.儿童舞蹈: 你笑起来真好看【录像回放】 -夏玫舞蹈工作室,华夏纽约中心学校
2.书法祝福【录像回放】 - Chenhao Angel Zhao/赵晨皓
4.Electronic Wind Instrument：Ar Diao 【录像回放】 - Greg Gao
5.舞蹈：苏州河上一座桥 【录像回放】- 莉-花园舞蹈团,Serena Luo, Yinan, Xia Wang, 曹菲, Minnie Liu
6.Harmonica Solo ： Air on the G String 【录像回放】 - Greg Gao
8.艺术画廊 - 【录像回放】 Scarsdale Youth Art Show
11.旗袍舞：花样年华 【录像回放】-大纽约华夏中文学校体育舞队，周青，李长秀，何文，王新彦，苏红，黄茵。指导老师-苏红
12.舞蹈：十步一箭 【录像回放】- Serena Lin. Choreographer: Xiaoxiao Wang
13.舞蹈： 梨花颂 【录像回放】- The Evergreen Club
15.舞蹈：下山 【录像回放】- 孙凌云,杨波,韩璐璐,雷天明,张东莉,施维,黎飒,魏萍
17.Zumba Shivers 【录像回放】-大纽约华夏中文学校Zumba队，周青,李长秀,肖雁,马红云,Stacy Yan,罗敏,王媛,吴旭红,崔海妮,邬红玉,苏红。指导老师-苏红
19.Zumba：无价之姐【录像回放】 -大纽约华夏中文学校Zumba队，周青,李长秀,肖雁,马红云,Stacy Yan,罗敏,王媛,吴旭红,崔海妮,邬红玉,苏红。指导老师-苏红
20.华夏队列舞团二十年【录像回放】- HXNYC Line Dance Team，制作: Yuan Xiaojun, Yin Xiaoshen
21.作品欣赏 【录像回放】书法-李锐奇;绘画-陳慶娜;摄影-英华.Eric; 朗诵- James Wilson
节目单.pdf2021 WACA Outstanding Student Leadership and Community Service Award
1st place: Vincent Li; 2nd place: Fiona Chen; 2nd place: Emma Zhu (tie)
In the face of Covid-19, Young WACA is seeking to bring hope and empathize with the struggles of the elderly. We are collecting cards for a card drive that will be mailed to the residents of Goodwin House. Anyone can submit a card, or simply write a kind message. Please click here to submit a card or write a kind message.
绘出精彩,点亮世界 -斯镇第五期学生画展在图书馆拉开序幕
Scarsdale Youth Art Show 2021 Winter Exhibit Review | 新春学生画展回顾
Congratulations to all young artists for their outstanding artworks and creativity!
5000 USD donation for personal protective equipment to organizations in urgent needs
As COVID-19 affects our community, there is a substantial increase in demand for the personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition to the volunteer works in the past few months, the Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) also contributed $5,000 to purchase 7,000 masks , and donated these masks to 9 organizations that are in urgent needs. red more
Student Awards
WACA recognizes outstanding student leadership and community service annually.
Winners of 2021
1st place: Vincent Li;
2nd place: Fiona Chen;
2nd place: Emma Zhu (tie)
Culture Programs
WACA promotes cultural diversity and creativity during Chinese New Year celebration and other events
Global Outreach
WACA youth group connects with the world.
Performance
WACA in the Press
侨报-The China Press November11,2019, 艺术促和平青年论坛暨画展联合国举行
侨报-The China Press , Feb 11, 2019 . 纽约威郡华人协会推新春联欢晚会
lohud (Part of USA today network) Feb, 2019. Chinese New Year celebrated at SUNY Purchase College and photos
lohud, Feb, 2017, Chinese New Year at Purchase College
lohud, Feb 2015, Chinese New Year Festival at the Westchester County Center,
lohud, Feb 2014, 25th annual Chinese New Year in White Plains
Patch Feb 2012. Westchester Chinese-American Community Welcomes the Year of the Dragon
Friends of WACA
OCA NY Chapter
Huaxia New York Central Chinese School 华夏纽约中心学校
Huaxia Chinese School Greater New York 大纽约华夏中文学校
Northern Westchester Chinese School 北威中文學校
Scarsdale Chinese School 华文学校
The Chinese School of Southern Westchester 南威中文學校
Westchester County Government
Westchester County Parks
Westchester County Office of Tourism
THANK YOU to Support WACA a non-profit from community to community origination!
Please send your Support payment-check (payable to WACA) to:
WACA
34 Main Street,
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
or Zelle Pay: nywaca@gmail.com