
Events
Mid Autumn Festival Gala
(September- October)
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2024
The Howard County Chinese Cultural Center is hosting the "Hope with Feathers" Mid-Autumn Festival Gala and Food Fair on September 28, 2024, at the Jim Rouse Theater in Columbia. This event celebrates the harvest, family, and friendship, featuring performances like singing, dancing, and instrumental music.
Before the show, enjoy a food fair with handmade Mid-Autumn Festival treats like mooncakes, rice dumplings, and pastries. You can also experience traditional Chinese culture with a Hanfu dress-up and photo opportunity. The food fair runs from 4:30-6:45 pm (no ticket needed), and the show starts at 7:00 pm (tickets required).
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2023
Howard Chinese Cultural Center will host the 2023 mid-autumn celebration concert, which will cover Chinese traditional and popular music,
performance, dances, and more by Prominent Community Arts Groups.
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2022
The Harvey Chinese Cultural Center will present the "Wings of Hope" Harvey Golden Autumn Talent Show on November 5, 2022. This event marks a special occasion, as it has been over three years since the first "Cloud Kai Pandemic" virtual gathering, which was held in response to the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
Now, as we come together in person during the golden autumn season, this talent show offers an opportunity to express gratitude for the harvest, celebrate reunions, and rekindle the warmth of family and friendship. Hosted at Slayton House, the event will showcase the diverse talents of the community in a joyful atmosphere of togetherness and reflection.
Multicultural Music Festival and AAPI Month Celebration
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2024
The "East Meets West" concert brings together GRAMMY-winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and Chinese yangqin master Chao Tian. Blending Chinese, Appalachian, and global music traditions, they create a unique and captivating musical experience. This collaboration highlights the power of music to bridge cultures and connect people.
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2023
Howard County Chinese Cultural Center is excited to announce that it will be presenting the highly anticipated 'East Meets West' concert during the 2023 Maryland Multicultural Music Festival. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of diverse musical traditions, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that both Eastern and Western music have to offer.
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2022
The Howard County Chinese Cultural Center is excited to announce that it will present the highly anticipated 'East Meets West' concert as part of the 2022 Maryland Multicultural Music Festival. This event promises to be an enriching experience that celebrates the vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions, showcasing a variety of performances that highlight cultural diversity.

2024 Mid-Autumn Festival
Jim Rouse Theater
5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
The Howard County Chinese Cultural Center will present the "Hope with Feathers" Mid-Autumn Festival Gala and Food Fair on September 28, 2024, at the Jim Rouse Theater in Columbia. This event celebrates family, friendship, and the autumn harvest with performances featuring singing, dancing, and music from local talent.
Alongside the gala, there will be a food fair offering traditional handmade Mid-Autumn Festival delicacies like mooncakes, rice dumplings, and pastries. A cultural exhibition and Hanfu experience, where attendees can wear traditional Chinese attire and take portraits, will also be available. It's a celebration of food, culture, and community!

Hope with Feathers 2023
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