For over 30 years, GNCA has served the Chinese community through traditional holiday events, community resources and networking opportunities. Each year, GNCA sponsors 3 major cultural events including the Dragon Boat Festival in June, Moon Festival in September and Chinese New Year Celebration in January or February according to the Chinese lunar calendar. These events bring together hundreds of Chinese families for a time of celebration and sharing of culture experience with local communities through dragon dances, music, arts and great food.
As soon as we decided to hold this year’s GNCA Duanwu Festival event online, the next question was how to do it. We have decided on a mix of prerecorded and live material. Since we’re unable to get together in person and catch up on each others’ lives, we want you to share a bit […]
Read moreYesterday Nashville entered Phase Two of what is hoped to be a gradual reopening of the city. As much as we would love to be together in person, we believe it is in the community’s best interest to hold this year’s Duanwu Festival celebration online. Instead of our typical outdoor picnic gathering, we are considering […]
Read moreThe Chinese lunar year of the rat is around the corner, the Chinese New Year Celebration Gala at Lipscomb on January 11, 2020, was fabulous and successful. Children and adults enjoyed the Chinese heritage of lion dance as the prelude. The 2 -hour performance by professional and amateur performers, young and old, showcased our Chinese […]
Read moreGuests are allowed to park anywhere on campus for weekend events. Most spaces are only a short walk to the event location. Click here for a full campus map with parking lots marked. We recommend the North Campus and Stokes lots in particular. (circled in red below). To enter these lots, we suggest entering from […]
Read moreChinese New Year is just around the corner! The Greater Nashville Chinese Association will host our annual Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Lipscomb University. We look forward to having your families and friends to join us as we welcome the Year of the Rat with Chinese traditions, culture, and food! […]
Read moreGreater Nashville Chinese Association is hosting our 2020 Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020. To make this year’s program the best yet, we are looking for both performers and volunteers. Please click on the links below if you are interested. Performers Our Chinese New Year Gala typically features music, dance, and skits […]
Read moreGNCA’s 2019 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! We will host our annual festival event on Sunday, September 15th, 5-8pm at Granny White Park. Please click on the flyer for more details. Entrance to the event is free and includes all events and activities, as well as free snacks (mooncakes, fruit, bottled water). […]
Read moreDear Friends, Please join us at the Greater Nashville Chinese Association’s annual Duanwu Festival picnic celebration on Saturday, June 1 at 11am at Edwin Warner Park! Duanwu Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional holiday in the lunar calendar observed throughout China and much of Asia. Here at GNCA, the day has […]
Read moreThe Greater Nashville Chinese Association held its 2019 Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, February 9. The event was a tremendous and record-breaking success, with over 800 guests coming together for a lively and enjoyable evening in celebration of Chinese culture’s most important holiday. We are grateful for the support of our sponsors; whose contributions […]
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