CCACC Community Services Brought Lunar New Year Celebration to Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments

To celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse, the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC), through its CCACC Community Services, was invited by Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments to host a warm and festive Lunar New Year celebration on the morning of March 12 in the apartment lobby, bringing residents a joyful holiday atmosphere and heartfelt New Year wishes.

Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Kentlands Manor offered a convenient location and an elegant, pleasant environment. It was a residential community designed specifically for seniors aged 62 and above. Several months earlier, Assistant Property Manager Ms. Xingdai Ding had reached out to CCACC, hoping to bring Lunar New Year performances to the residents and add festive joy to the season. In response, CCACC carefully planned a diverse and engaging cultural program.

The event was hosted by Ms. Chiao-Chiao Liu (Director of CCACC Community Services), who also delivered opening remarks. The program featured a variety of performances, including a solo dragon dance to open the show, instrumental performances such as electronic wind instrument and erhu duet, as well as classical dance and square dance. The event not only showcased the charm of traditional culture, but also strengthened the connection between the community and its senior residents. Mike Mathis, Property Manager of Kentlands Manor, also presented CCACC with a finely crafted porcelain horse as a special gift. CCACC sincerely appreciated the warm invitation from Kentlands Manor and looked forward to more opportunities in the future to bring joy and care to the community.

Article by Ms. Chiao-Chiao Liu (Director of CCACC Community Services); Photos by Ms. Jia Liu (Leader of CCACC Evergreen Club)

Performers gathered for a group photo in the lobby. Back row, second from right: Ms. Chiao-Chiao Liu, Director of CCACC Community Services; back row, far right: Ms. Xingdai Ding, Assistant Property Manager of Kentlands Manor

"Dragon-Horse Spirit" solo dragon dance

Mongolian music by wind instrument

Chinese pop music "Lotus Pond in the Moonlight"

Chinese Erhu Music "Horse Racing"

Classical Dance "Grace in Azure Splendor"

Square Dance "Happy New Year"

Mr. Mike Mathis, Property Manager of Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments, took a commemorative photo with the performers and specially presented CCACC with a delicately handcrafted porcelain horse as a gift