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Happy New Year! You’re invited join informal conversations in Mandarin twice a month. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Wednesday, January 6th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19, until further notice, meetings are…

Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin twice a month. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 21st from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19, please note that the following meetings are taking…

Dear CAFAM Members, We are excited to be co-hosting the online viewing of this remarkable film by a Chinese artist. You can view it online by going to the ticketing link listed below, and you can also join in the live discussion with the artist and filmmakers on Saturday, 9/12, at 8 pm. This is…

Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Due to Covid-19, please note that the following meetings are taking place via Zoom until further notice. For Zoom details, please email Viveca Kwan…

The Mandarin Roundtable has had a longstanding presence in the Greater Portland area for over 10 years as a Chinese language conversational forum. It is enjoyed by many new and faithful attendees who meet and converse in Mandarin Chinese for an hour twice a month.  The typical format has been to gather around a large…

Dear CAFAM Community: We invite you to take a look at the latest CAFAM newsletter for updates, news and events, including: CAFAM Board’s COVID-19 Update PBS Special Recap feat. Portland’s Toy Len Goon Cooking with Chris! ….. and much more! While there is much to share, we also want to hear from YOU! So, please…

Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Wednesday, July 22nd, from 12pm-1pm Due to Covid-19, please note that the following meetings are now taking place via Zoom until further notice. For…

Dear CAFAM community, Come and partake in fun and informal conversations in Mandarin. These Language Roundtables are open to all interested and to all levels of Mandarin Chinese. Free of charge. Dates and times of upcoming meetings: – Wednesday June 10th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Wednesday June 24th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.…

Dear CAFAM members, This month, February 12th and 26th, from 12pm-1pm, the Mandarin roundtable will be held at The Language Exchange, 75 Market Street, Suite 305 (3rd floor) in downtown Portland. These roundtables are open to all interested — members and non-members of CAFAM, students and non-students of The Language Exchange — and to all…

Dear CAFAM Members, On Saturday, February 1st The Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM) and the University of Southern Maine Confucius Institute will ring in the ‘Year of the Rat’ at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street in Westbrook. Here are some highlights of the very full day (10am – 3pm)…