The "Canadian Spring" Chinese New Year Celebration was successfully held.

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[CC Media News] On January 26, 2025, the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the "Spring of Canada" Spring Festival Gala, jointly organized by the Toronto Shanghai Association, the International Cultural Heritage Association, and the Canada-China Youth Cultural and Artistic Promotion Association, was held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

The "Canadian Spring" Lunar New Year celebration featured a variety of cultural and artistic performances, bringing together the enthusiasm and resonance of various ethnic communities in Canada. It also celebrated the eighth anniversary of the Toronto Shanghai Association and the founding of the Canadian International Cultural Heritage Association.

Members of the Council of the Shanghai Association of Canada

Member of the Canadian International Cultural Heritage Association

The performance, comprising two shows—one for children and one for variety shows—is themed around the five elements of Chinese culture: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. It not only showcases the profound heritage of Chinese culture but also highlights the perfect fusion of modern technology and environmental protection through its eco-friendly program design. The Spring Festival Gala brings together over thirty arts groups and schools from Toronto and is a high-caliber artistic feast meticulously choreographed and produced by more than fifty arts directors and technicians.

Children's group photo at "Canadian Spring"

Group photo at the "Canadian Spring" variety show

Officials from the Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments attended the event and highly praised it. Invited guests included Consul Zhang Chaofeng and Vice Consul Ma Zhensong from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto; Richmond Hill City Councillor Cui Binghui; Markham City Councillor He Hujing and his wife; Minnie Wang from the Richmond Hill Mayor's Office; Xie Zheng, President of the Toronto Shanghai Association; Vice Presidents Li Xiaohui, Ding Mei, Wang Xuelun, and Zhu Chengjie; and Director Chichin Yang; April Yu, President of the Canadian International Cultural Heritage Association; Directors Iris Tong and Zhang Li; and Directors Jenny Zou, Yang Chuyang, Xiaobei Wang, and Lily Li; Yao Ying, President of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce; Zhou Huaqiang, President of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Alumni Association; Wang Wei of the Tongji University Alumni Association; Chloe Xu, President of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Alumni Association; Sun Xiaoming, President of the Canada-China Investment Chamber of Commerce; and Tang Hengxiang, President of the Tea Culture Association, among others.

Some of the dignitaries and guests attending the ceremony

Diamond Sponsors: High Efficiency Heating & Cooling Engineering Co., Ltd., Sirumei Ruoxue Chinese Cultural Center, B&J Global North American Warehousing & Logistics Group

Gold Sponsors: Canada-China Architectural Association, D&H Live Monitoring, Zhujia.com, S2 Consulting, Alti Financial, Titan Group, Signature Cosmetic, SmartSold Realty, eLemon Pilates Fitness, Ramada Jacksons Point Hotel

Silver Sponsors: Aibao Insurance, Toonie Snacks, Tomato Mall, Wukong Education

The success of the event was inseparable from the generous sponsorship of many well-known companies.

The three diamond sponsors are: B&J Global North America Warehousing & Logistics Group, which provides end-to-end logistics and modern warehousing services for local and overseas businesses; High Efficiency, a company specializing in the installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems and air quality products; and Sirumei Ruoxue Chinese Culture Museum, which integrates Hanfu (traditional Han clothing), tea ceremony, photography, and other activities to provide an immersive cultural experience.

Gold sponsors include: Canada-China Architectural Association, D&H Live Monitoring, Zhujia.com, S2 Consulting, Alti Financial, Titan Group, Signature Cosmetic, SmartSold Realty, eLemon Pilates Fitness, and Ramada Jacksons Point Hotel.

Silver sponsors include: Aibao Insurance, Toonie Snacks, Tomato Mall, and Wukong Education;

Venue sponsor: Excellence High School.

Thank you for your strong support in the preservation of Chinese culture!