2010
The Year Of The Tiger

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Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is sometimes called the "Lunar New Year" by English speakers. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month (Chinese: 正月; pinyin: zhēng yuè) in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th; this day is called Lantern Festival. Chinese New Year's Eve is known as chú xī. It literally means "Year-pass Eve".

The Chinese Benevolent Association

Chin Tung-Kao, in 1891 founded the Chinese Benevolent Society in Jamaica W.I. at 131 Barry Street in downtown, Kingston. It offered Humanitarian and Social Aid as well as preserved Chinese Customs and Ethnic Identity.

Our Mission

To develop, foster and enhance the Spirit of togetherness within the Chinese community. Respond to the needs of our community, where possible. To the best of our ability to share with the wider community aspects of our Chinese Culture.