The Center’s mission is to preserve and promote traditional Asian cultures; encourage cultural exchange; embrace diversity; enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in our communities; promote universal ideals of freedom, integrity, compassion, tolerance, justice and cross-group reconciliation; and to extend the moral advancement of society. The Center’s objectives are to enhance cultural exchange and mutual understanding between East and West, and to serve as a link between Asian American and mainstream American communities in Greater Philadelphia. The Center hosts and supports a wide variety of events including cultural, educational, mass media, social services and other activities to achieve its objectives.