named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
American International Cultural Festival
Annual or biennial arts festival featuring dance, music, and performance from diverse cultural traditions, held at venues like Flushing Town Hall
Cultural Night Talk
Interview series exploring topics such as Asian representation in Western classical music, Chinese martial arts abroad, and traditional opera appreciation
Traditional Arts Preservation Initiative
Uses blockchain technology to register and certify traditional cultural expressions to protect intellectual and cultural property rights
Ying Sheng Ming Jue Concert Series
Music concert series showcasing young and established international musicians performing classical and traditional works
Youth Cultural Enlightenment Program
Initiative to introduce young people to traditional arts through salons on applying traditional elements in modern artistic practice
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 2 activities
- Host educational cultural salons and lecture seriesConducts regular and irregular salon events and lecture series such as the "Cultural Evening Talk" to educate youth and contemporary artists on traditional cultural arts, including topics like Peking Opera and the development of folk arts in foreign contexts, with the goal of fostering intergenerational connection and innovation.
- Organize cultural and art festivals, concerts, and performancesHosts recurring cultural festivals, music concerts, dance performances, and vocal recitals, including the American International Cultural and Art Festival, Ying Sheng Ming Jue Concert series, and specialized events at venues such as Flushing City Hall and Carnegie Hall. Events feature diverse artistic expressions including Peking Opera, folk dance, ballroom dance, Latin dance, and vocal performances by artists such as Dr. Shudong Luo.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Conduct research on traditional arts and psychological well-beingConducts research and practical engagement in traditional cultural arts projects to address psychological issues such as anxiety and impatience in modern society, leveraging the slow rhythm and meditative qualities of traditional culture to promote social harmony.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Organize international and multicultural exchange programsOrganizes international conferences, exchange visits, exhibitions, training workshops, and lectures to promote mutual understanding, unity, and friendship among ethnic groups with historically intertwined cultures, supporting multicultural dialogue and collaboration in the arts.
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Preserve traditional arts through blockchain authenticationUses blockchain technology to register, certify, and authenticate traditional cultural and artistic works, protecting intellectual and property rights for cultural inheritors and supporting the preservation of endangered traditional arts across ethnic groups.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produce and disseminate cultural event contentProduces and publishes audiovisual materials, including recordings of concerts, recitals, and lectures, from its cultural festivals and events to extend public access and engagement with traditional and contemporary cultural arts.
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Train martial arts practitioners and support capacity buildingProvides long-term training in Chinese martial arts, with over 20 years of activity in the U.S., producing students who have won international competition awards and gone on to establish their own martial arts schools, contributing to broader cultural transmission.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total expenses$2K
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Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
4 years on record · 2021–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JUSTIN DE-KAI LEE — DIRECTOR
- KACILY Y WONG — DIRECTOR
- ZHENWEN LIU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American International Cultural & Art Exchange Center Partner — Featured guest in a cultural dialogue event hosted by the organization to promote Chinese martial arts.
- Chase Bank Partner — Banking partner used for processing donations.
- Flushing Partner — Hosted the founding ceremony of the organization in the Flushing community.
- Flushing City Hall Partner — Co-hosted multiple cultural events and concerts, including the 2025 Art Festival and the 2023 Ying Sheng Ming Jue Concert.
- Flushing Town Hall Partner — Venue partner for the Ying Sheng Ming Jue Music Festival concert.
- New York Flushing Town Hall Partner — Co-hosted a music concert at the venue for public cultural programming.
- Southeastern University Partner — Collaborated with Professor Shudong Luo of Southeastern University for a concert and cultural exchange event.
- 丽莉歌舞团 Partner — Participated in the 2025 Art Festival with ethnic dance performances, including Tibetan and folk dance.
- 北美亚裔共创会 Partner — Collaborates through leadership involvement; the organization's president also serves as chairman of this group.
- 卡内基音乐厅 Partner — Venue host for the AICAEC 2022 Arts Festival concert event.
- 纽约市议会 Government — New York City Councilmember Margaret Chin attended the 2025 Art Festival dance event, indicating institutional recognition and engagement.
- 罗抒冬 Partner — Featured as guest speaker in the fourth episode of the "Cultural Evening Talk" series.
- 罗礼 Partner — Featured as guest speaker in the third episode of the "Cultural Evening Talk" series.
- 黑池舞蹈艺术交流中心舞蹈团 Partner — Collaborated on dance performances at the 2025 Art Festival, presenting international dance styles including British court social dance and Argentine tango.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Exchange as a Bridge for Cross-Group Understandingmethodology: culture-as-bridgeBy organizing multicultural arts events that highlight historically interconnected ethnic groups and cultural fusion, the organization fosters cross-ethnic understanding, unity, and social harmony because shared artistic expression creates relatable, humanizing experiences across differences.
- Intergenerational and Cross-Cultural Innovation in Artistic Expressionmethodology: intergenerational cultural innovationBy creating platforms that connect youth and contemporary artists with traditional cultural forms, the organization sustains cultural relevance because blending tradition with modern practice fosters innovation while preserving core cultural essence.
- Structured Cultural Education to Deepen Artistic Understandingmethodology: structured-education-seriesBy delivering multi-session educational series on traditional Chinese performing arts, the organization builds deeper audience engagement and appreciation because structured learning fosters sustained comprehension and connection to complex art forms.
- Technology-Enabled Preservation of Cultural Heritagemethodology: technology-enabled cultural preservationBy using blockchain to authenticate and register traditional cultural works, the organization ensures sustainable recognition and protection of cultural practitioners’ intellectual property because technological verification strengthens rights enforcement and long-term preservation.
- Traditional Cultural Practices as Therapeutic Counterbalance to Modern Stressmethodology: culture_as_wellnessBy engaging participants in slow-rhythm traditional arts, the organization improves mental well-being and reduces anxiety because deliberate cultural pacing provides a restorative contrast to the psychological strain of fast-paced modern life.