Mahjong Workshop with AAAYA Boston

Ever wanted to learn Mahjong or curious about its rich history and cultural roots? Come join AAAYA Boston for an engaging afternoon of tiles, strategy, and community! Whether you’re a complete beginner looking to master the basics or just want to connect with fellow alumni over a friendly game, this workshop is for you.

We’ll begin with a short presentation on the fascinating origin of Mahjong, its cultural context, and its historic spread through Asian and Asian American communities. From there, you’ll learn the fundamentals: tile breakdown, key terminology, and core rules. Don't worry if you’ve never touched a tile before -- we’ll have friendly guides on hand to help everyone get the hang of it. We’ll wrap up the session with facilitated, hands-on Hong Kong style play so you can put your new knowledge to the test at the table, followed by a quick Q&A and resources for continued…