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Lunar New Year Celebration (with Lion Dance!) at U of T Scarborough
Thursday February 11th, 11am-3pm
Location:Meeting Place
Address:1265 Military Trail
Phone:416.287.7455
Lunar New Year Celebration – Thursday February 11th 2010
University of Toronto Scarborough- The second annual Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the *International Student Centre (ISC) – Department of Student Life, will be held at U of T Scarborough on Thursday February 11th 2010 from 11 am – 3 pm in the Meeting Place. The Lunar New Year Celebration is a collaborative event between the International Student Centre; eight student clubs; faculty members from Global Asia Studies; and special guests from the Chinese Cultural Centre (CCC) of Scarborough.
The celebration is free to attend and will feature student groups and organizations promoting the traditions of their heritage through performances and interactive activities. Customary Chinese dumplings, mandarin oranges, and a variety of traditional candies will be freely distributed to all attendees. An authentic Lion Dance performance by award-winning Canadian performers from Wushu Canada (www.wushucanada.com) will take place at 12 pm.
Following the Lion Dance performance, a public lecture will be given by Global Asia Studies Professor Wei Djao, who will discuss her latest book “A Blossom Like No Other” (Toronto: Ginger Post Inc., 2010). This lecture will be held on campus in the Arts and Administration Building, room AA160 beginning at 1 pm.
University of Toronto Scarborough- The second annual Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the *International Student Centre (ISC) – Department of Student Life, will be held at U of T Scarborough on Thursday February 11th 2010 from 11 am – 3 pm in the Meeting Place. The Lunar New Year Celebration is a collaborative event between the International Student Centre; eight student clubs; faculty members from Global Asia Studies; and special guests from the Chinese Cultural Centre (CCC) of Scarborough.
The celebration is free to attend and will feature student groups and organizations promoting the traditions of their heritage through performances and interactive activities. Customary Chinese dumplings, mandarin oranges, and a variety of traditional candies will be freely distributed to all attendees. An authentic Lion Dance performance by award-winning Canadian performers from Wushu Canada (www.wushucanada.com) will take place at 12 pm.
Following the Lion Dance performance, a public lecture will be given by Global Asia Studies Professor Wei Djao, who will discuss her latest book “A Blossom Like No Other” (Toronto: Ginger Post Inc., 2010). This lecture will be held on campus in the Arts and Administration Building, room AA160 beginning at 1 pm.
