Kalamazoo Chinese Academy

09/28/2026

Yesterday, the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy community came together at the WMU Student Center to celebrate the 2026 Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) with hands-on activities, games, delicious food, and plenty of fun!

There was something for everyone to enjoy, from mooncake making and Chinese knot making to paper crafts, tea ceremony, board games, ring toss, and feeding the Moon Rabbit. It was wonderful to see attendees ranging from toddlers to older adults learning, creating, playing, and celebrating together.

And, of course, no festival is complete without good food! We enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Hibachi sushi buffet, featuring sesame balls, vegetable spring rolls, fried potstickers, chicken skewers, chow mein, fried rice, green beans, and beef with broccoli. We also enjoyed moon­cakes, Chinese teas, and other drinks as part of our celebration.

Most importantly, the afternoon was made special by the people who make KCA such a welcoming community. ❤️ A huge thank-you to our amazing volunteers, including KCA high school students, KCA parents, frequent KCA supporters, and WMU students from various student organizations. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped make this celebration possible!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate family, community, culture, and togetherness under the moon. 🌕🏮 中秋快乐！Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy! 🥮🐇🏮

#中秋节 #中秋快乐

09/25/2026

This year, KCA is offering new hands-on cultural experiences for students and families!

🧧 Chinese Knot Workshop | 中国结
Learn traditional Chinese knotting and create your own bracelet or charm! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Start date TBD | Sundays, 3–4 p.m.
$15/session, materials included
Instructor: Cathy Jou (周嘉君)

🐯 Five-Animal Qigong | 五禽戏
Kids ages 7+ can explore this traditional Chinese practice through fun animal-inspired movements that build strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and body awareness.
Beginning Oct. 4 | Sundays, 3–4 p.m.
$72/6-class session
Instructor: Ping Tao (陶萍)

Sign up today and discover a new way to experience Chinese culture! https://forms.gle/2BdL2BmiuknyzyCU9

09/14/2026

Come celebrate the Moon Festival a.k.a. Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) with us! There will be food, games, and activities for all ages! Open to all registered KCA families. Registered KCA families attend for free; admission for non-registered families is $5 per person. RSVP to help us ensure there is enough food for everyone: https://forms.gle/S1KNN3Dpiyw3mgBQ9

06/22/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026-27 academic year.

KCA offers Chinese language classes for heritage and non-heritage students, Chinese dance team, Chinese yoyo (diabolo) team, lion dance troupe, Chinese chess club, cultural events, and more!

For more information and to register, visit: https://kzooca.org/enrollment

We are offering a special early bird discounted rate of $25 until 8/15. Don’t miss these opportunities to save!

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

Providing Chinese language and cultural experience to youth in the greater Kalamazoo area since 1972.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! 父亲节快乐!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 母亲节快乐!

05/04/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated a year of growth, talent, and community at the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy 2025–26 Year-End Showcase! Our language students shined as they demonstrated their skills and earned achievement certificates, while our youth dance, yo-yo, and lion dance teams received well-deserved awards. We also honored our graduating seniors for their leadership and dedication, and gave heartfelt thanks to our board members and key volunteers who make it all possible. What a joyful close to an incredible year. Congratulations to all!

KCA Performing Arts

03/22/2026

Our KCA Youth Lion Dance Troupe brought joy and excitement to the Midwest APIDA Student Union (MAASU) banquet with an engaging performance full of personality and skill! From greeting the crowd to showing off impressive tricks on stage, they created such a fun and memorable moment for everyone in attendance.

03/17/2026

Join us to hear from actress Kausar Mohammed (she/they) as they discuss "To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope." Comedy exists as a tool of resilience, critique and hope - especially in times where resistance is necessary.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in Sangren 1910. This event is free and open to the public. There will be appetizers and boba catered by Cravings Deli.

Actress Kausar Mohammed's film, television, and voice work include Appendage, Little, The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, What Men Want, CW's The Flash, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and Monster High.

This event is a collaboration between WMU Mentoring for Success Program and WMU Office of LBGT Student Services.

03/06/2026

Update: Appetizers and boba from Cravings Deli will be available during this event.

Join us to hear from actress Kausar Mohammed (she/they) as they discuss "To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope." Comedy exists as a tool of resilience, critique and hope - especially in times where resistance is necessary.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 5-6:30pm in Sangren 1910 - free & open to the public.

Actress Kausar Mohammed's film, television, and voice work includes Appendage, Little, The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, What Men Want, CW's The Flash, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and Monster High.

This event is a collaboration with WMU Mentoring for Success Program and the Office of LBGT Student Services.