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Upcoming Events

  • Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair
    Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair
    Sat, Jan 31
    Mecklenburg Hall
    Celebrate the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year with us! Join Charlotte Chinese Story Time (CCST) for an afternoon filled with hands-on cultural activities, festive crafts, and community fun for families and children of all ages.
  • 2026 Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase
    2026 Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase
    Sat, Feb 21
    Fullwood Theater
    Join Charlotte Chinese Story Time for our 2026 Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase—an afternoon filled with vibrant performances by young artists across the Charlotte area.
  • Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 1)
    Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 1)
    Sat, Mar 07
    Pineville Library Community Room
    This session introduced children to the fundamentals of poetry recitation, including tone, rhythm, and pronunciation. Young participants actively practiced voice projection and learned to build confidence speaking in front of others.
  • Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 2)
    Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 2)
    Sat, Mar 14
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Our second coaching session focused on deepening expression and improving fluency. Students explored how to bring poems to life using tone variation, pacing, and basic stage presence. The interactive format allowed for peer feedback and hands-on practice with guidance from experienced coaches.
  • Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 3)
    Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 3)
    Sat, Mar 21
    Pineville Library Community Room
    The third session emphasized performance skills, helping students refine gestures, eye contact, and body movement to enhance their delivery. Children practiced full-length recitations and received individual coaching to prepare for the upcoming contest.
  • Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 4)
    Chinese Recitation Coaching for Kids (Session 4)
    Sat, Mar 28
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Our final session served as a full rehearsal. Participants presented their pieces in a simulated stage setting, gaining feedback from judges and instructors. The session aimed to build poise and readiness for the Charlotte Cup Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest in May 2026.
  • Celebrate Christmas with Charlotte Chinese Story Time
    Celebrate Christmas with Charlotte Chinese Story Time
    Sat, Dec 06
    South County Library Community Room A
    Join us for a heartwarming holiday celebration — a fun and educational family event designed for young children and parents!
  • Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Fair
    Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Fair
    Sat, Oct 04
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Come celebrate the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival with us through a family-friendly cultural fair full of joy, tradition, and hands-on fun!
  • Cloisonné Enamel
    Cloisonné Enamel
    Sat, Oct 04
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Step into the world of cloisonné! In this final session, children will decorate their own cloisonné-style coasters using vibrant enamel paint. With pre-shaped copper wire patterns already in place, kids can focus on the fun part—painting and bringing their designs to life with rich colors. This hand
  • Foam Block Printing
    Foam Block Printing
    Sat, Sep 27
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Let your child experience the magic of traditional Chinese printing through a fun and hands-on foam block workshop! Kids will carve their own designs onto soft foam blocks and create prints using ink and paper. We'll also provide pre-carved woodblocks so children can try their hand at traditional-st
  • Chinese Brush Painting
    Chinese Brush Painting
    Sat, Sep 20
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Introduce your child to the graceful world of traditional Chinese brush painting! In this workshop, young artists will use brush and ink to create beautiful images inspired by nature—such as birds, flowers, and landscapes—while learning the basics of brush techniques and composition.
  • Ink Diffusion Painting
    Ink Diffusion Painting
    Sat, Sep 13
    Pineville Library Community Room
    Discover the magic of Chinese ink diffusion using watercolor markers, water, and rice paper! In this creative workshop, children will experiment with how colors naturally blend and spread on rice paper, producing beautiful and dreamy patterns—just like traditional Chinese art.
  • 儿童歌曲改编与制作
    儿童歌曲改编与制作
    Fri, Jun 13
    Online Conference
    你还在重复播放同一首儿歌吗?想不想拥有一套属于自己的课堂音乐?有没有想过,一首普通的儿歌旋律,配上其它歌词,经过你的巧手改编,能变成孩子们最爱的律动音乐?现在,这一切不再遥远!我们特别推出这场——“儿童音乐改编与制作”专题讲座,为一线教师、早教从业者和音乐爱好者量身打造的实用课程,带你掌握“儿歌再设计”的灵感与方法!
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