Event Summary:

On May 31, BRJE hosted a sold-out Mahjong Workshop at United Parish with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (ODEICR) and the Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN). Facilitated by the wonderful Rob Chin, the parlor room filled with neighbors of all ages learning the game, and sharing snacks, tea, rice crackers, and cake. We are looking forward to offering more opportunities like this for community connection and learning!

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that requires skill, strategy, and luck to win. In Hong Kong and many other parts Asia, it’s a quintessential part of family gatherings and a popular activity for gossiping with friends and neighbors.

Want to tap into the current Mahjong craze? This beginner-friendly workshop is perfectly designed for newcomers! We’ll dive into the basics of how to play Mahjong with a focus on the standard Hong Kong-style ruleset. You’ll learn the names and values of each Mahjong tile, how to set up the game, and the basics to forming a winning hand.

Enjoy a fun and casual atmosphere where the emphasis is on learning together! No prior experience is needed, so come relax, meet new people, and play some Mahjong!

Instructor Bio:

Rob Chin 陳朗維 (he/they) was born and raised in the South Shore, and frequented Chinatown throughout their childhood for its bakeries, dim sum, and family banquets.

He’s been working in the Chinatown nonprofits space since 2019 and is currently a program manager focused on community building and organizing through arts and culture. They’re now on a wild side quest: sharing the fun and joy of Hong Kong-style Mahjong throughout Boston to build community and highlight the cultural roots of the game.

Aside from their love of Mahjong, Rob also enjoys photography, archery, and new culinary experiences!

Sponsored by Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity (BRJE), the Brookline Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations (ODEICR), and the Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN).