The Lincoln Chinese Cultural Association (LCCA) is a non-profit organization in Lincoln Nebraska. It is committed to providing social, civic and community educational services to its members and the broader Lincoln community. It strives to promote Chinese cultural heritage and mutual understanding among all races and ethnic groups in the community.
Join LCCA! Our events are largely supported by membership fees, $25 for a family membership and $15 for an individual. We also welcome donations, which are tax deductible. Membership fee and donations can be mailed to LCCA, 9305 Ravenwood Lane, Lincoln, NE 68526 along with your name, home address and email.
LCCA is happy to share information about an upcoming talk that may be of interest to our community. Mr. Ensign will give a talk on “Exploring the Imperial Estate: An Insider’s View of the Forbidden City”.
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 Time: 6:05pm – 7:05pm (free in-person talk) Address: Meeting Room 1, Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Exploring the Imperial Estate: An Insider’s View of the Forbidden City
About the Talk As a center for cultural expression, academic inquiry, and political influence, the Forbidden City was the nexus of China’s Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. Administered as the historical place and cultural institution known as the Palace Museum, the site is a unique architectural complex as well as a receptacle of Chinese arts dating from the prehistoric to the modern age. This talk introduces its history and significance while presenting an insider’s perspective on its vast collection and organizational structure.
About the Presenter Adam Ensign earned his BA in Biblical research from Central Christian College of the Bible (2005), after which he resided in Beijing where he obtained his MA in linguistics from Peking University (2012) and taught at Beijing Language and Culture University (2013–2016) and Renmin University (2016–2025). While serving as a translator for the Palace Museum (2013–2022), he cultivated interdisciplinary expertise through research-intensive projects spanning Chinese art, culture, and history from the Neolithic age to the present Socialist period. He has explored every major administrative district in China, including Tibet and Xinjiang, and visited countless cultural and religious sites throughout Asia.
LCCA-LCA follows LPS school calendar for the Fall Semester of 2026 academic year. The First Day of School will be August 16th. LCA classes are on most weekends from 08/16 to 12/13 for a total of 13 weeks. The class time is every Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
No school for these holidays: Labor Day (09/06), Fall Break (10/18), Horizons Events (10/25, 11/01), Thanksgiving (11/29).
Welcome to the 2026 LCCA Spring Festival Gala! This special celebration of the Lunar New Year will feature a vibrant showcase of traditional Chinese arts, including music, dance, and other cultural performances that highlight the richness of our heritage. It stands as one of the most significant cultural events in the Chinese community.
Event Details Event: 2026 Spring Festival Gala Time: 2:30 PM, February 28, 2026 Location: Horizons Community Church (3200 Grainger Pkwy, Lincoln, NE) Admission: Free Presented by: Lincoln Chinese Cultural Association
