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Dr. KEITH LOWE JAMAICA/CHINA/PANAMA 1854-2015 January 18, 2015 We thank our speaker, Dr. Keith Delroy Lowe for a very informative presentation in front of more than 50 people. Dr. Lowe was born in Jamaican into a Hakka Chinese family. His university education was in the United States, with a B.A. from Harvard and Ph.D. from Stanford. In 2000, he co-founded the quadrennial Toronto Hakka Conference, which will convene for the fifth time in July 2016. He is a long-time and very respected member of TCCFA. 
DINNER WITH THE HONG'AN DELEGATION The TCCFA Board of Directors welcomed a delegation from Hong'an County at the Taste of China restaurant on Saturday, December 13. The delegation had arrived from California where they signed an agreement in Yorba Linda California, Richard Nixon's birthplace. Hong'an County itself is the birthplace of Li Xiannian, president of China from 1983 to 1988. He was a key economic advisor following the Cultural Revolution. It is also the birthplace of his daughter, Li Xiaolin, president of Youxie. The delegates are Zhang Heqiang, Director General of Department of American and Oceanic Affairs of The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Yu Xuewu, Party Secretary, CPC Hongan County Committee; Chen Yongfu, Deputy Mayor, Hongan County People’s Government; Zhang Anzhou, Director, Bureau of Education, Hongan County People’s Governmeent; Chen Jianhua, Director, Office of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs, Hongan County People’s Government; Chen Ke, Interpreter, Department of American and Oceanic Affairs,The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
Documentary: Roof of the World November 4, 2014 TCCFA Board members attend a film event for Tibetan Culture Week at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
Dr John Hagen, Surgery in China October 19, 2014 We thank everyone who came out for Doctor Hagen's talk about his experiences during three visits to China, and what he observed of the state of surgery in China. The talk at the University of Toronto Medical Sciences Building included a slide-show of photographs from the trips. We thanks Li Na of China Daily for the photos! 
Michael Copeland (right), TCCFA President,, introduces Dr John Hagen (left), chief of surgery at Humber River Hospital and professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). 
Dr John Hagen talks with Chinese students    
Reception Honouring the 65th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China September 26, 2014 TCCFA Board Members attended the Reception celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China at the invitation of the Consul-General of China on Friday, September 26, 2014. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
2014 Annual Fall Dinner September 22, 2014 We thank everyone who came out for our Annual Fall Dinner at the Sky Dragon Restaurant in Toronto. TCCFA members and guests enjoyed an 11 course meal which included Peking Duck and lobster. We also thank staff of the Chinese Consulate for being our honoured guests and also for providing a bottle of wine for each table! You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
AN AFTERNOON WITH OLIVIA CHOW May 18, 2014 We appreciate the fact that Olivia Chow took time out from her campaign and gave a wonderful presentation during the Victoria Day long weekend. She also entertained any and all questions from the members who came out to hear her speak. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
THE FORBIDDEN CITY: Inside the Court of Chinese Emperors April 6, 2014 We thank everyone who came out to the Royal Ontario Museum for a private tour of the Forbidden City Exhibition. These items come to us from Beijing's Palace Museum, more familiarly known as the Forbidden City where many are on display in a gallery just before the northern exit from the Forbidden City. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. Unfortunately cameras were not permitted in the Exhibit itself. 
Professor Bruce Parsons: Changes Reshaping Chinese Art: 1986-2013 February 23, 2014 Bruce Parsons spoke about his experiences teaching at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou, one of the leading Fine Arts schools in China, about the changes in Visual Arts in China over the years since the Cultural Revolution, and about leading artists and their work. We thank him for a wonderful and insightful presentation. You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
NEW YEAR'S HOTPOT DINNER January 27, 2014 We thank everyone who came out to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse at the Lucky Season Restaurant. Guests enjoyed a hotpot dinner where side dishes are cooked in a variety of soups and enjoyed with sauces. We also had a raffle for door prizes and enjoyed red wine thanks to the guests from the Chinese Consulate. We hope to see everyone next year! You can click on any picture to see a larger image. 
AN AFTERNOON WITH AUTHOR BAMBI NANCY SHEN November 17, 2013 We thank those who joined us on Sunday, November 17 and braved the Santa Parade crowds as we presented Bambi Nancy Shen, author of The Uncrushable Rose, a moving and heart-rending memoir—the story of a girl born in 1939 to a Chinese diplomat in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. It was a wonderful presentatioin and she joined us for dinner after her talk. Thanks again! You can visit her web site at Bambi Nancy Shen's Homepage for more information about her fascinating life. 
A PEARL ON THE RIDGE OF THE WORLD March 17, 2013 Perching with grace and majesty on Red Mountain in Lhasa, Tibet at an altitude of 3,700 meters, the Potala Palace is the highest palace in the world. More than a prominent landmark, the Palace complex is the icon of religion and politics for Tibet, the heritage of history and culture for China, and the pride of architecture and craftsmanship for the world. Known as “a pearl on the ridge of the world”, Potala Palace has been inscribed as a world heritage site since 1994 by the World Heritage Centre, UNESCO. From materials of the World Heritage Centre, UNESCO, supplemented by those of other sources and embellished with stories on major players connected to the Potala Palace, Deanna Yeung, the edu-tainer, presented a talk that was both educational and entertaining. Thanks to everyone who came out! Those who attended the presentation also enjoyed tea and refreshments along with a chance to win one of two copies of the book 'Monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism in China'. 
Monday, February 5, 2013 To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the Federation hosted a delicious feast and movie at the Sky Dragon Restaurant. We thank all who came out for our celebration as it was a very festive evening of food, donor prizes and a famous Chinese movie. This year we presented the classic movie "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress". We hope to see you at next year's celebration! 
Sunday, December 9, 2012 At the December meeting, Michael and Deanna reported on the trip, the conferences, travel and events. They included a slideshow with their presentations. Thanks to all who joined us for this very insightful presentation. 
A Glimpse of Chinese Art Treasures: When Art Meets Friendship Sunday, November 4, 2012 
ANNUAL FALL BANQUET Monday, October 15, 2012 We thank everyone who attended our Annual Banquet in celebration of China's National Day at Sky Dragon Restaurant. We were pleased to host four members of the Chinese Consulate Staff, including Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang and we also thank Jason Kao for providing wonderful entertainment. It was an evening of good food and better company. 
AN AFTERNOON WITH ARLENE CHAN Sunday, June 17, 2012 We thank everyone who joined us as Arlene Chan discussed her fascinating new book, The Chinese in Toronto from 1878: From Outside to Inside the Circle, which chronicles not only the obstacles confronted by Toronto's Chinese community but also their contributions, achievements and unique experiences. It is about the development of the Chinese community as told through first-hand stories, historical accounts, archival and present-day photographs, newspaper and magazine reports and excerpts from literary works that describe Toronto’s Chinese community yesterday and today. 
CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Thanks to all who came out and helped usher in the Year of the Dragon at the Sky Dragon Restaurant in downtown Toronto. A delicious many-course meal was followed by a viewing of the epic film 'The Soong Sisters'. Congratulations also goes out to the lucky ones who won door prizes! 
Professor Bruce Parsons: Changes Reshaping Chinese Art: 1986-2013 February 23, 2014 Bruce Parsons spoke about his experiences teaching at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou, one of the leading Fine Arts schools in China, about the changes in Visual Arts in China over the years since the Cultural Revolution, and about leading artists and their work. We thank him for a wonderful and insightful presentation. You can click on any picture to see a larger image.
NEW YEAR'S HOTPOT DINNER January 27, 2014 We thank everyone who came out to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse at the Lucky Season Restaurant. Guests enjoyed a hotpot dinner where side dishes are cooked in a variety of soups and enjoyed with sauces. We also had a raffle for door prizes and enjoyed red wine thanks to the guests from the Chinese Consulate. We hope to see everyone next year! You can click on any picture to see a larger image.
AN AFTERNOON WITH AUTHOR BAMBI NANCY SHEN November 17, 2013 We thank those who joined us on Sunday, November 17 and braved the Santa Parade crowds as we presented Bambi Nancy Shen, author of The Uncrushable Rose, a moving and heart-rending memoir—the story of a girl born in 1939 to a Chinese diplomat in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. It was a wonderful presentatioin and she joined us for dinner after her talk. Thanks again! You can visit her web site at Bambi Nancy Shen's Homepage for more information about her fascinating life.
A PEARL ON THE RIDGE OF THE WORLD March 17, 2013 Perching with grace and majesty on Red Mountain in Lhasa, Tibet at an altitude of 3,700 meters, the Potala Palace is the highest palace in the world. More than a prominent landmark, the Palace complex is the icon of religion and politics for Tibet, the heritage of history and culture for China, and the pride of architecture and craftsmanship for the world. Known as “a pearl on the ridge of the world”, Potala Palace has been inscribed as a world heritage site since 1994 by the World Heritage Centre, UNESCO. From materials of the World Heritage Centre, UNESCO, supplemented by those of other sources and embellished with stories on major players connected to the Potala Palace, Deanna Yeung, the edu-tainer, presented a talk that was both educational and entertaining. Thanks to everyone who came out! Those who attended the presentation also enjoyed tea and refreshments along with a chance to win one of two copies of the book 'Monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism in China'.
Monday, February 5, 2013 To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the Federation hosted a delicious feast and movie at the Sky Dragon Restaurant. We thank all who came out for our celebration as it was a very festive evening of food, donor prizes and a famous Chinese movie. This year we presented the classic movie "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress". We hope to see you at next year's celebration!
Sunday, December 9, 2012 At the December meeting, Michael and Deanna reported on the trip, the conferences, travel and events. They included a slideshow with their presentations. Thanks to all who joined us for this very insightful presentation.
A Glimpse of Chinese Art Treasures: When Art Meets Friendship Sunday, November 4, 2012
ANNUAL FALL BANQUET Monday, October 15, 2012 We thank everyone who attended our Annual Banquet in celebration of China's National Day at Sky Dragon Restaurant. We were pleased to host four members of the Chinese Consulate Staff, including Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang and we also thank Jason Kao for providing wonderful entertainment. It was an evening of good food and better company.
AN AFTERNOON WITH ARLENE CHAN Sunday, June 17, 2012 We thank everyone who joined us as Arlene Chan discussed her fascinating new book, The Chinese in Toronto from 1878: From Outside to Inside the Circle, which chronicles not only the obstacles confronted by Toronto's Chinese community but also their contributions, achievements and unique experiences. It is about the development of the Chinese community as told through first-hand stories, historical accounts, archival and present-day photographs, newspaper and magazine reports and excerpts from literary works that describe Toronto’s Chinese community yesterday and today.
CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Thanks to all who came out and helped usher in the Year of the Dragon at the Sky Dragon Restaurant in downtown Toronto. A delicious many-course meal was followed by a viewing of the epic film 'The Soong Sisters'. Congratulations also goes out to the lucky ones who won door prizes!
HERE CHANGES IN CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION Sunday, November 20, 2011 Thanks to Ruth Hayhoe and Zhang Jia for a very informative seminar in changes in Chinese higher education. As China strives to improve its post-secondary system, those in attendance learned a great deal about the challenges and opportunities facing the country.   
TCCFA ANNUAL BANQUET Monday, October 24, 2011 We thank everyone who came out to the Sky Dragon Restaurant in Toronto for our Annual Banquet. Consul-General Chen Ligang and staff members of the Chinese Consulate joined members of the Federation to enjoy an evening of good food and even better conversation!   
  
In the picture on the far left, holding the plaque is Kyle Jolliffe, whose grandparents were born in Sichuan and worked at the Huaxi hospital for over a decade. His grandfather had close contact with the late Geneal Zhu De, the highest General of the Chinese Red Army. CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING VIDEO Sunday, May 1, 2011   
  
  
 
ANNUAL JIAOZI PARTY Saturday, January 29, 2011 TCCFA celebrated the Chinese New Year with its traditional event of dining on jiaozi dumplings followed by a square dance with Aaron Goodman making his debut as caller. Thanks to all those who came out to help make the dumplings and to those who taught newcomers how to fold the pasta shells properly! Thanks to Paul Yi also for his work manning the stoves and to Mr. Goodman for his wonderful calling of the square dance.   
  
  
  
PROFESSOR BERNIE FROLIC Sunday, November 28, 2010 This Fall, the TCCFA is marking the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and China. For our November meeting, Bernie Frolic, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at York University, spoke about Canada-China relations over the last four decades. He xplored a great number of areas and also entertained questions from the audience. We thank him for his presentation and we thank those who attended.   
  
TRAVELS TO CHINA Sunday, October 24, 2010 Harry Lee, Marlene Ritchie and Jack Li gave stirring and informative accounts of their recent travels to China. Harry's journey included an extensive stay in Shanghai where he gave an account of the World Expo and his own impression of the exhibits. Marlene was a part of a Friendship Delegation which toured various cities of China including Shanghai and Beijing. Jack is a dentist who often goes to China to share his expertise with his counterparts overseas.   
  
  
  
  
  
  
TCCFA ANNUAL BANQUET Monday, September 27, 2010 We thank everyone who came out to the Sky Dragon Restaurant in Toronto for our Annual Banquet. Staff members of the Chinese Consulate joined members of the Federation to enjoy an evening of good food and even better conversation!   
  
  
  
  
HOSTING A DELEGATION FROM CHINA Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Board members of the Federation welcomed delegates from the Zhejiang People's Association For Friendship With Foreign Countries (ZPPAFFC) on Tuesday, August 31. The delegates were treated to a tour of Niagara Falls as well as a banquet dinner with Federation members and community leaders back in Toronto. We thank all who were involved in this successful event, forging new bonds between Canada and China. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ During our visit in Canada, through your connections, we have met and held talks with non-government organizations like Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association, made many new friends, and explored the possibilities of establishing long-term cooperation and reached consensus on a variety of issues. The hospitable people, the beautiful environment and fast economic development have impressed us very much. We are in full conviction that, this visit will further promote the communication and cooperation between Zhejiang and Canada and deepen friendship between the two peoples, and will ultimately contribute substantially to the communication and cooperation in various fields such as culture, education, education and so on. Kind regards, Yu, Xihua Executive Vice President Zhejiang Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Members posing in front of the flower clock are Ms. Guo Xiaomei, Ms. Bian Aiping, Sandra Whittall, Qiu Guichan, Harry Lee, Michael Copeland, Yu Xihua (Delegation Leader) and Xing Huidong   
  
  
JIAOZI PARTY AND SQUARE DANCE Celebrating the Year of the Tiger Saturday, February 6, 2010 TCCFA celebrated the Chinese New Year with its traditional event of dining on jiaozi dumplings followed by a square dance with Grant Logan back as caller. Thanks to all those who came out to help make the dumplings and to those who taught newcomers how to fold the pasta shells properly! Thanks to Bo Yi also for his work manning the stoves and to Grant Logan for his wonderful calling of the square dance.   
  
  
  
  
  
 
Contemporary Chinese Cinema: Avant-garde, Docu-film and Beyond Sunday, November 22, 2009 Pietro Giordan is an Assistant Professor of Chinese language and culture at York University and he gave a very informative presentation on Chinese films and their impact. We thank him and all those who came out for the event.   
  
TCCFA ANNUAL BANQUET Monday, September 21, 2009 Mme. Zhu Taoying, Consul-General of P.R. China in Toronto, joined Federation members at our Annual Banquet. Thanks to all who joined us in the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China. Thanks also to Asian Legends for a wonderful menu. The images can also be viewed as a slideshow by clicking HERE   
  
  
  
  
  
  
RECEPTION AT THE CHINESE CONSULATE Friday, July 3, 2009 Mme. Zhu Taoying, Consul-General of P.R. China in Toronto, graciously hosted members of the Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association on Friday, July 3. Many thanks to Mme. Zhu and her staff for a wonderful reception.   
  
  
  
  
PEKING DUCK GOURMET DINNER Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Peking Duck, or Peking Roast Duck, is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era. It is considered one of China's national foods. Thanks to all of those who attended a wonderful dinner at Asian Legend Restaurant.   
JIAO-ZI PARTY AND SQUARE DANCE Saturday, February 7, 2009 The Year of the Ox was ushered in by the TCCFA with its traditional celebration involving a jiao-zi dinner followed by an evening of square dancing. Thanks to all those who helped out with the preparation of the dumplings and a sincere thank-you to Ma Peng (in the red cap) who supervised the cooking of the jiao-zi. Thanks also to Grant Logan, a veteran square-dance caller who ensured that everything went smoothly on the dance floor! Hope to see everyone next year.   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
TCCFA BANQUET Monday, September 22, 2008 The Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association celebrated the return of its Annual Banquet on Monday, September 22, 2008. Many thanks to all of those who came out and enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner at the Mandarin Restaurant. Special thanks to the staff of the Chinese Consulate for coming out and sharing our special evening. Thanks to Ruth Lor Malloy for the following pictures. She is a travel writer and her web site can be viewed at www.china-travel-guide.com   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Thanks to Paul Yi for these photographs.  
 
 
NIAGARA FALLS August 2008 Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association hosted Mr. Qing Boming and Ms. (Karen) Ye Zi from The Chinese People's Association For Friendship with Foreign Countries. Together, we visited Niagara Falls, one of the most famous natural wonders, in August 2008.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Delegation dines with TCCFA executive members Sandra Whitall (left), Michael Copeland and Marlene Ritchie.    
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