Introduction
The Golden Maple Chinese Seniors Association held a celebration for Canada’s 158th National Day at the beautiful McMillan Park in Mississauga. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Canadian Heritage has sponsored Golden Maple’s Canada Day celebrations, along with additional support from generous sponsors. This year, congratulatory letters were also received from Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish and City Councillors Joe Hornick and Martin Reid.
The festivities opened with a passionate symphonic performance by the Golden Maple Band. The celebration was hosted by Mr. Rui-zhu Xu and Ms. Ping Hao, who officially announced the commencement of the 158th Canada Day celebration. Dr. Huiping Huang, President of the Golden Maple Association, delivered a warm congratulatory speech, followed by remarks from representatives of sponsoring organizations.
Thanks to the meticulous planning of the Golden Maple Chinese Seniors Association, the Canada Day celebration concluded successfully. After the event, members shared cherished photos and videos, capturing these unforgettable moments and adding a heartfelt closing to the joyful gathering. Revisiting the lakeside festivities brings back the warmth and vitality of the Golden Maple family.
A report penned by Wang Fengsha for Golden Maple Newsletter was published in CCL Chinese Times:
https://www.cclchinese.com/portal.php?mod=view&aid=13223
1.Hosts, president, interpreter
2. Singing of the Canadian National Anthem
3.The hosts announced the start of the National Day celebration
4. Speech by Dr. Huang, President of Golden Maple
5.The English translation of the president's speech (Skyline Li, volunteer ）
6.The translation of the president's speech (Max Chao，volunteer ）
7. Hosts Introduce the Sponsors
8. Speech by AMICA Representative
9. Speech by Universe Dental Representative
10. Speech by ACPN Representative
11. Group Photo with Sponsors
12. Xinjiang Dance "Apple Fragrance" — Performance by Xinjiang Dance Troupe
13. Group Recitation of the Poem "Ode to the Land of Maple Leaves" — Recitation Poetry Club Performance
14. Solo: "Nostalgia" — Tang Ying, Vocal Music Studio
15. Dance: "Northeast Yangko" — Chinese Canadian Dance Troupe
16. Women’s Vocal Ensemble: "Peace for All" — Shengyun Salon
17. Line Dance: "One Way Ticket" — Huahai Line Dance Class
18. Tai Chi "Xing Yi Quan" — Performance by Hope Tian
19. Dance: "Spring Rain Moistens Jiangnan" — Pianpian Dance Troupe
20. Women’s Vocal Ensemble: "Our Fields" — Vocal Music Studio
21. Golden Maple Band performs "Night at the Military Port" ("Red River Valley," "Painting You") — Conductor: Jianlong Chen
22. Line Dance: "Ah Si" and "Mambo Up" — Piaopiao Line Dance Class
23. Dance: "The World Gives to Me" — Chinese Canadian Dance Troupe
24. Poetry Recitation: "Eight Hundred Miles of Qin Chuan" — Recitation Poetry Club
25. Line Dance "River Of Babylon" — Huahai Line Dance Class
26. Tibetan Dance "Tibetan Birthday Song" — Joint Performance by Pianpian Dance Troupe and Chinese Canadian Dance Troupe
27. Choir Performance: "Bygone Days" and "Horizon" — Shengyun Salon, Conductor: Ann Zhang
28. Aerial Panorama Filmed by Drone