Chinese Student Association
History
UP Chinese Student Association (CSA) was founded on June 23, 1963 by a group of students who saw the need for a Chinese Filipino organization which would pave the way for interaction and cultural exchange.
Since then, UP CSA has grown not only into a cultural organization but also into a socio-civic and academic one. The association has helped members find their identity, students of different backgrounds have been brought together, and a deep sense of unity has been created within its members-all forming a tight-knit community who share in their respect and interest for the Chinese culture.
Cultural events, like the Moon cake festival and Chinese New Year are the association's main activities. Dice games, lion dances and dimsum eating contests among others are held for the whole campus to partake in. Educational and enlightening talks regarding Chinese culture and beliefs are featured during the Alternative Class Learning Experience (ACLE). Rummage sales, bake sales and clothing sales are done each year to raise funds while teaching cooperation and strengthening the bond between members. With continuous support from the organization's alumni, these projects have paved a better way for interaction and cultural exchange.
The association's goal is to foster a more meaningful relationship between the Chinese and Filipino people. It seeks to promote a cultural exchange between both and to heighten our fellow students' awareness of the Chinese culture. It aims to encourage concern over problems of the Chinese community and enhance fraternal cooperation among them.