Chinese American Association of Watertown, Massachusetts

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Mission

The Chinese American Association of Watertown, Massachusetts (CAAWatertown or CAAW) fosters cultural unity, community empowerment, and social integration for individuals of Chinese heritage in the Watertown area. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, creating a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and enhances community well-being through cultural events, education, and engagement.

Latest Posts

Want to row for our dragon boat team?
by Margaret Wong
January 22, 2026
We have successfully registered for our second year in the Boston Dragon Boat Festival! This year the race will be on June 14, 2026! Registration fee went up from last year, but thankfully we received a Mass Cultural Council / Watertown Cultural Council grant to help offset the cost! The fee to participate is $75… Read more: Want to row for our dragon boat team?
Learn to Play Chinese Mahjong: Introduction to Taiwanese Mahjong
by Margaret Wong
August 13, 2025
CAAW has partnered with the Watertown Free Public Libraries (WFPL) to host the first of a series of Learn Chinese Mahjong sessions! The first one will be Introduction to Taiwanese Mahjong, Wednesday, September 10, 2025! Space is limited for this FREE event so registration with the WFPL is required. Registration opens on August 20, 9… Read more: Learn to Play Chinese Mahjong: Introduction to Taiwanese Mahjong
Mahjong anyone?
by Margaret Wong
July 24, 2025
CAAW is looking into partnering with the Watertown Free Public Libraries to teach the community how to play Chinese Mahjong (144 tile set with flowers)! There are various different styles, and current members of CAAW are knowledgeable on Taiwanese style (16-tile base, 17 to win), Hong Kong style (13-tile base, 14 to win), and Dongbei… Read more: Mahjong anyone?