On January 30, 2023, the Wanjin Elderly Association Federation held its first Wanjin New Year's Eve Gala at Yinfei Qin Shop, which was very popular!
This event is advocated and planned by Mr. He Hujing, Chairman of the Cultural and Economic Development Department of Wanjin City and District Councilor, to enrich the cultural life of citizens, celebrate together with the people, and create a harmonious community.
Although this event was unexpectedly popular, it also received high praise from all actors and audiences. At the event, Councilor He Hu from the scenic area delivered a New Year's greeting, saying that as the Chairman of the Cultural and Economic Development Department of Wanjin City, he has participated in several major international economic exchange activities in the past year and gained valuable insights. Guided by the grand goal of "developing cultural and tourism industries and creating high-end technology" proposed by Mayor Xue Jiaping of Wanjin, he will spare no effort to promote the development of cultural economy in Wanjin City in the new year, and strive to make citizens' lives more fulfilling in the new year! Citizens praised Mr. He Hujing as a representative of the Yi people and a member of the Yide council, and took photos with him as a memento.
Mr. Liu Zhaolin, a councilor from the second district of Wanjin City, also came to participate in the "Wanjin New Year's Eve Gala" and delivered a New Year's greeting. He demonstrated his versatility and sang "Blue and White Porcelain" loudly, receiving warm applause. Specially invited guest, Canadian soprano singer Chen Mo also sang a song called "Spring Ballet" and served as a judge for the Elderly Fashion Show competition together with Councilor Liu.
The first Wanjin New Year's Eve Gala also arranged a very important segment - the Elderly Fashion Show. Councilor Ho Ho King believes that nowadays children and young people have fashion show competitions, and in Toronto, there is also a "spicy mom" competition. And our elderly people in their 60s to 80s also love fashion. Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, dresses fashionably and lives a carefree life. Even the elderly in Wanjin City can live a wonderful life like her! At his suggestion, the "We are Maye Musk" competition kicked off with a magnificent finale! Eight teams have registered, with the Red Maple Sunset Art Troupe winning the championship CEFS Centre's auxiliary community won second place, and Dongfeng Cai won third place. When we revisit the other five teams, each with their own strengths, the level of the Chinese Elderly Association is really top-notch now!
万锦长者协会联合会的共同会长们也从导演、组织演出团队、社区推广宣传、艺术总监、海报设计、音响操作等等工作一路走来,互相学习配合。在此我们还要感谢我们的义工朋友们。他们都是幕后默默工作,连一张珍贵的照片也没合影。
再次感谢参与本次活动的十三个团队,近230个演员:
加拿大梅美舞蹈学校 / 万锦祥和星光协会 / 金色年华长者协会
万锦市友乐天地长者协会 / 红枫晚霞多元文化协会 / 怡枫长者协会
万锦枫华太极俱乐部 / 粤唱粤妙梦幻组合 / 东枫彩多元文化艺术团
漢易天下社 / EDu Dance Art Academy / 新极光艺术团 / CEFS Centre
TOMA Dance Studio / 枫叶俱乐部。他们有的顶着严寒在露天的地方排练,有的工作结束后再赶去排练,孩子们小小年纪更是辛苦!新年的第一朵雪花因您们而晶莹剔透。新年的第一缕阳光因你们而温暖如春,让我们伸开双臂拥抱新年第一个早晨。