Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association

NEWCA is a community-based, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to embrace our history and identity as Chinese/ Asian Americans while empowering Chinese/ Asian American culture, traditions, languages, businesses, and charities within the Northeast Wisconsin region.

Our organization's goals are to:

•  Share Chinese/ Asian culture with the community to promote multicultural awareness and appreciation.

• Serve Chinese/ Asian American children, youth, adults, and families by developing social, cultural, business and educational programs. 

• Build a more diverse community by serving as a liaison among Chinese Americans, government agencies, other ethical groups, and organizations.

Signature event:

The N.E.W. Dragon Boat Race Festival held at the Oshkosh Leach Amphitheater and Riverside Park is an outdoor event that celebrates the diverse communities of Northeast Wisconsin. The festival welcomes newcomers to the region by promoting community-wide social connectedness and belonging, and boosting local economies through a conscious curation of multi-ethnic food fair, cultural arts and performances, immersive activities, global vendor market, and affinity fair.

Presented by the City of Oshkosh, City of Oshkosh DEI Committee, and the Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association, the traditional dragon boat race encourages teams of all skills and abilities to compete.