考切斯特中国文化协会(CCCS)是一个非营利性的华人社区组织,成立于2004年4月。该协会致力于传播中国传统文化艺术,促进国际艺术交流及文化多样性发展。同时为考切斯特以及周边地区的华人谋福利,帮助他们融入当地的主流社会。CCCS还将致力于促进华人社区生活,并促进与其他社区友好团体的互动, 共谋发展。
For over 15 years CCCS has developed a range of cultural, education and community engagement activities with the aim to promote Chinese culture and art amongst its members and the general public in Colchester and far beyond. For many years it ran a Chinese language school for children of Chinese heritage and other interested locals.
The society has produced and presented a wide range of arts and cultural activities nationally and internationally. These have included: Chinese New Year Celebrations; Concert of UK Chinese Music Ensemble; Japanese Erhu Orchestra; Appearances at international stage such as X-Factor. Partnerships have been developed to enable the society to access a wider range of artistic activities. These have included: The Mercury Theatre; Essex County Council Music Hub & Arts Development Team; Colchester Borough Council; Firstsite Gallery and Essex Culture Diversity Project.