Founded in 1951, CSA is one of the largest and most active organizations at UC Berkeley, open to anyone interested in Chinese culture, connection, and fun regardless of background. Members can attend events like the annual Lunar New Year Banquet, ShuaiGe Swagoff, cultural crafts nights, game nights, and hikes, or get more involved by joining a family group or becoming an officer in departments like Events, Media, Finance, or PR and Productions.
1951
Year founded
Events They Host
Lunar New Year Banquet
Annual event featuring performances from VSA Lion Dance, RA-ON, Firework Band, Cal Wushu, and more. Most recent was February 21, 2026.
Tea House Trivia
Chinese culture trivia night with milk tea and snacks. Most recent was February 5, 2026.
Cultural Crafts Night
Hands-on crafts including lucky knots, lantern and fan painting, and calligraphy. All materials provided. Most recent was February 4, 2026.
Mixes and Mixers
A spring kickoff event. Most recent was February 2, 2026.
ShuaiGe Swagoff
CSA's biggest comedy-packed show of the year, featuring emcees, surprises, and a legendary candidate reveal. November 5, 2025, 8-10 PM at Dwinelle 145.
Double Ninth Hike
Sunset hike at CK fire trails. October 29, 2025, meet at Upper Sproul Fountain at 5:30 PM.
Field Day
Relay races, volleyball, spikeball, and dodgeball co-hosted with HKSA and TASA at Edwards Stadium. October 18, 2025.
Member Experiences
Officer Retreat
Officer retreat including ATV activities. Photos from Spring 2025 retreat are on the site.