Celebrate Cantonese Culture

In the heart of New Jersey, the Cantonese American Association redefines Cantonese heritage in a modern context. We invite you and your loved ones to explore, celebrate, and preserve Cantonese culture with us.

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  • Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays in Cantonese

    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays in Cantonese

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Let’s celebrate 聖誕節 (Christmas), 光明節 (Hanukkah), and 新年 (New Year) together in Cantonese! Find Cantonese/English bilingual resources for kids of all ages below. 1. Fun Holiday Videos A household favorite – Peppa Pig in Cantonese! See how her Christmas goes. Kaiyan provides…

  • Celebrate Thanksgiving in Cantonese

    Celebrate Thanksgiving in Cantonese

    As the cool autumn air settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, these Cantonese/English bilingual resources will come in handy! Here in the U.S., autumn brings changing leaves and cozy gatherings—scenes not often found in Cantonese-speaking regions like Hong Kong or Macau. Thanksgiving (感恩節) is also a uniquely American holiday which offers…

  • Celebrate Halloween in Cantonese

    Celebrate Halloween in Cantonese

    While Halloween isn’t a traditional part of Cantonese culture, it has become a fun and festive celebration adopted from Western traditions. In Hong Kong, you’ll find colorful decorations around the city, parties for the younger crowd, and some neighborhoods have even embraced trick-or-treating. Halloween in Cantonese is 萬聖節 (maan6 sing3…

  • 5 Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

    5 Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

    Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 17th this year! Below are a few fun ways to bring your family closer together and celebrate the holiday. 1. Read Mid-Autumn Festival Books There are some great kids books out there covering Mid-Autumn Festival. One of our favorites is an English book that includes…