Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association

Name

Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association

Legal name

Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association

Website

https://cdcha.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage Education and Performance Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Dance Companies (71112), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural & Folk Dance Performances (MPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Traditional & Indigenous Crafts Lessons (Heritage Skills, Folk Arts) (THAJAKAH), Cultural Heritage & Traditional Festivals (Folk, Ethnic, Indigenous) (MPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Cultural heritage education
• Traditional dance performances
• Intangible cultural heritage
• School cultural outreach
• Community cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Breton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship: Three-tier sponsorship program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) offering varying levels of visibility including website logo placement, social media recognition, event banner placement, printed flyers, verbal acknowledgments, on-site tables, and post-event highlight videos.
2. Donations: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations supporting cultural programming. Donation receipts available through [email protected].
3. Program and Performance Fees: Schools, non-profits, and community groups can book cultural programs, performances, and workshops. Revenue generated from partnership bookings for educational and entertainment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CDCHA delivers in-person Chinese cultural heritage programming through live dragon dance and traditional dance performances, hands-on workshops in intangible cultural heritage arts (shadow puppetry, calligraphy, paper cutting, movable-type printing, Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness), original dance-drama stage productions, and structured educational outreach delivered directly into elementary schools and senior care facilities across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and Eastern Canada.

Product overview

The Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association (CDCHA) operates as a non-profit cultural organization offering a portfolio of heritage preservation and cultural education products. The core offering includes live dragon dance and traditional Chinese dance performances, hands-on Intangible Cultural Heritage workshops (shadow puppetry, calligraphy, paper cutting, movable-type printing, Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness), and original stage productions such as The Lotus Lantern and Mulan. Educational outreach products include the Culture into Campus school program and Culture into Nursing Homes senior program. Additional offerings encompass a performance troupe membership, volunteer program, and sponsorship tiers for business partners. The organization does not operate a unified software platform but maintains a website as its digital information hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dragon Dance Performances Live dragon dance and traditional Chinese dance performances presented at community events, festivals, sporting events, and cultural celebrations throughout Cape Breton and Nova Scotia. Targeted at event organizers, schools, and community groups booking live cultural entertainment.
• Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops Hands-on workshops teaching traditional Chinese arts including shadow puppetry, calligraphy, paper cutting, movable-type printing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness practices. Designed for schools, community organizations, and senior care facilities booking cultural education programming.
• Culture into Campus Program Educational outreach program bringing Chinese dance, martial arts, and Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions directly into elementary schools across Cape Breton. Targeted at K-6 schools seeking on-site multicultural enrichment, reaching thousands of students annually.
• Culture into Nursing Homes Program Cultural enrichment program delivering traditional Chinese dance, wellness activities, and Intangible Cultural Heritage experiences (calligraphy, paper cutting, shadow puppetry, movable-type printing) to senior care facilities. Targeted at nursing homes and senior residences seeking cultural programming and intergenerational engagement.
• The Lotus Lantern Stage Production Original dance-drama stage production adapted from Chinese mythology, combining Chinese dance, martial arts, English dialogue, and dramatic storytelling. Performed by international students at Highland Arts Theatre, targeting general public audiences and theatre-goers in Cape Breton.
• Mulan Dance-Drama Original dance-drama production telling the legendary story of Mulan through lyrical dance, martial arts, and theatrical storytelling. Scheduled for May 2026 at CBU Boardmore Theatre, targeting general public audiences.
• Lunar New Year Gala Annual multicultural community celebration featuring dragon dance, Chinese dance productions, Intangible Cultural Heritage experiences, and performances representing diverse cultural communities. Free admission with donations welcome; targeted at the general public.
• Performance Troupe Membership Membership program allowing performers and cultural enthusiasts to join CDCHA's troupe and receive training and performance opportunities in dance, music, and traditional arts. Targeted at performers and cultural enthusiasts in Cape Breton and Eastern Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 4,000+ students through school outreach in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBLC (Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor and partner supporting the growth of cultural programs. CBLC is a local immigration partnership organization.
• Cape Breton University (CBU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding institution where co-founders Yana Zhang and Jenny Huang met during a multicultural festival. CBU provides venue (Boardmore Theatre) and ongoing institutional support.
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficially approved community events including Cape Breton Chinese Culture Family Carnival and Multicultural Kids' Talent Competition. CBRM provides municipal recognition and support.
• Foresee ImmigrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImmigration services company sponsoring cultural programs.
• NS HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial health authority sponsoring cultural initiatives.
• Boardmore TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain performance venue for The Lotus Lantern, Mulan, and Lunar New Year Gala. Located at Cape Breton University.
• China CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization providing support for Chinese cultural initiatives.
• Cape Breton PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business development partnership supporting cultural programming.
• New Dawn EnterprisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise supporting community initiatives and cultural programs.
• Welcome NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork organization supporting newcomer integration and multicultural initiatives.
• CBICI (Cape Breton Island Cultural Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural initiative supporting island arts and heritage programming.
• Highland Arts Theatre (HAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for original stage production The Lotus Lantern with seven performances.
• YReachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting youth and cultural engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shen Yun Performing Arts: Global touring company producing original traditional Chinese dance-dramas with full orchestras and martial-arts staging. Comparable product offering (Chinese folk/classical dance theatrical productions) at vastly larger scale, serving as a model for what CDCHA's original IP could become if it scales beyond Cape Breton.
• Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company: U.S.-based cross-cultural dance company that fuses traditional Chinese dance with contemporary American forms and runs educational outreach programs. Directly mirrors CDCHA's mission of sharing Chinese heritage through dance and community programming, though operating at a much larger scale and longer history.

Regional players

• Confederation Centre of the Arts: National and Atlantic Canadian performing-arts venue and programming organization based in Charlottetown, PEI. Comparable as a regional Canadian arts institution presenting cultural programming and serving as a venue partner analogous to CDCHA's use of Boardmore Theatre and Highland Arts Theatre.
• Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto: Canada's largest Chinese cultural community organization, presenting heritage classes, performances, and exhibitions in the Greater Toronto Area. Most comparable Canadian nonprofit in terms of mission (preserve and share Chinese culture via programming and events) but operating in a far larger diaspora market.
• Yellow Peril Theatre: Canadian theatre company producing work by and for Asian-Canadian artists, including cultural storytelling and dance. Comparable mission-wise in using performance to celebrate Asian heritage in Canada, though operating primarily in larger urban centers rather than Atlantic Canada.
• Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Toronto-based cultural festival celebrating Chinese heritage through dragon-themed events, performances, and community programming. Comparable as a Chinese cultural festival producer in Canada, demonstrating how a regional Chinese-heritage event can scale earned revenue and sponsorship in a major Canadian city.
• Luminato Festival Toronto: Annual multidisciplinary arts festival in Toronto featuring international and culturally diverse programming including dance and heritage performances. Comparable as a Canadian multicultural-arts presenter that books and stages cross-cultural performances for general audiences.

Others

• Highland Arts Theatre: Sydney, Nova Scotia-based performing arts venue and production company that hosted CDCHA's Lotus Lantern run for seven performances. Comparable as a small-market Canadian performing arts operator and a core distribution partner for CDCHA's theater programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/share/1GY9gQX2cS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdcha_chinese_dragon?igsh=ZGhqamd5a3U1Z3Fq&utm_source=qr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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