Oxford Chinese centre to celebrate reopening and milestone

On Saturday, June 13, the centre, based on Princes Street, will mark its milestone with an opening ceremony and an array of cultural activities.

The event begins at 3.30pm with workshops featuring dragon dancing, crochet, Chinese calligraphy, and traditional paper-cutting, as well as light refreshments.

From 4pm, the traditional eye-dotting of the lion will take place, followed by a lion dance, ribbon-cutting, and a group photo.

The centre, which has been a cornerstone for the Chinese community in Oxfordshire, was founded to provide trilingual advice, assistance, and cultural activities.

Its services have been vital in helping thousands of non-English-speaking residents gain access to public resources, improve life skills, and integrate into society, thereby reducing social isolation.

The OCCAC is also well-known for organising the annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Oxford Town Hall, an event that fosters cross-cultural exchanges and adds a multicultural flavour to the city.

The centre collaborates with local organisations such as Fusion Arts and Restore to encourage community service participation and promote social harmony.

The OCCAC is inviting the public to join the celebrations and learn more about its services and contributions to the community.

For more information about the event and the centre’s services, visit www.occac.org.uk or call 01865 204188.

The centre is a registered charity, and its premises are located at the East Oxford Community Centre.