CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CULTURE 

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MISSION:

Celebrating and Sharing Culture Through Arts and Education

RICEMA, is a performance arts and education community center, focusing on preserving the art and culture of refugees and immigrants through education and performing arts, connecting a rich cultural identity to the community and contributing to the American experience.
While we serve all members of Worcester’s refugee and immigrant community, many of the members of this community are musicians, artists, and artisans who practice arts, crafts, and traditional music from their countries of origin. At RICEMA, we support and recognize the power of the arts and free expression, because it brings healing, mending, and love to our community and the world. We strive to continue preserving and nurturing culture for the next generation, and give our community the chance to gather, appreciate, share, understand, and ultimately LOVE each other more.

Worcester Lunar New Year –Tết Festival 2026 

Festival Highlights

Come celebrate Lunar New Year also known as Tết in Vietnam. This celebration centered on family, unites communities, gives gratitude, and honors our ancestors. Help us welcome the New Year with luck, health, and prosperity.

Event highlights include:

• Amazing food

• Lion Dance

• Cultural performances

• Community games and activities

• Ao Dai Competition (Traditional dress/outfit)

Bring your family and friends as we welcome the new year together. Happy New Year, everyone!

PROGRAMS

LION DANCE

 

 

 

 

 

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY GARDEN

 

 

 

 

 

ADULT EDUCATION

 

 

 

 

 

VIETNAMESE CLASS (VSL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ways to Give

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