The first "Hanmo Festival" of the Canadian University Literature Society was successfully held, with the fragrance of Hanmo wafting and celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival
Fragrant and ink filled to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival, singing and reciting poetry while forgetting worries. The strokes run freely, the heart is free and unrestrained, and the charm of maple, red, and chrysanthemum leads the way.
On September 15, 2024, a beautiful day with clear autumn air and vast skies, accompanied by the rising full moon on August 15, the Canadian University Literature Society successfully held the first "Markham Ink Festival" in Yuren Village, Markham City. The sun was shining brightly that day, adding a touch of summer heat to the event
The joy and warmth of festivals.
The activities of this Hanmo Festival are rich and colorful. At 10:30 in the morning, President Yuan Ye has led volunteers to set up the venue and booth. Entering the event venue, the first thing that catches the eye is a dazzling book exhibition. Since its establishment in 2015, the Canadian College Literature Society has officially published over ten books, averaging over one book per year. In addition to the books published by the literary society itself, there are also many collections of works by literary friends published by sister publishing houses, totaling more than 30 types, fully demonstrating the fruitful achievements of Canadian university literary societies in literary creation and cultural inheritance. Beside the book fair, there is a live calligraphy exhibition by renowned writer and expert in dragon culture research, Professor Pang Jin, with a strong literary atmosphere filling the air.
Host: Chen Gangyuhua
On the day of the event, provincial councilor Peng Jinwei and city councilor Yang Qiqing personally presented congratulatory letters and wished the Hanmo Festival a complete success. The President of the Literature Society, Yuan Ye, elaborated on the significance of holding the "Hanmo Festival" event, warmly welcoming and thanking the guests and audience who came to participate in the event, and thanking every actor, volunteer, and audience who cared about and supported the event. He introduced the exhibited books and works to the guests one by one with great care. Teacher Pang Jin spontaneously wrote the words "Peng" and "Wei" for Councilor Peng, and the words "Yang Qiqing" for Councilor Yang. The handwriting was like flowing clouds and water, combining strength and softness, elegant and graceful, which attracted cheers from the audience. Councilor Peng humorously said that these two words are much more beautiful than himself!
Speech by Mr. Wilderness, President of the Canadian College Literature Society
Provincial Councilor Peng Jinwei visited the event site in person
City Councilor Yang Qiqing visited the event site in person
The calligraphy display sparked the interest of tourists, and a cute little girl picked up a brush and began to improvise, which was truly terrifying.
The exhibition booth at the book fair attracted serious readers, making friends through books and creating endless joy.
Precious children's books.
In order to allow more children to experience the charm of Chinese culture, this event also specially set up a prize guessing activity, attracting the active participation of many second-generation Chinese. These children born in Canada may be unfamiliar with Chinese characters, but under the guidance and explanation of their parents, they eagerly answered the questions. After guessing the answer, their smiles bloomed, as bright as autumn sunshine.
A golden childhood, a joyful world
This unique Hanmo Festival not only attracted members of the Chinese community, but also won the participation of audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds. Pang Jin's calligraphy desk was surrounded by an endless stream of spectators, who were eagerly requesting ink treasures.
Teacher Pang Jin wrote on his self media platform: Participate in the Hanmo Festival organized by the Canadian University Literature Society and enjoy the Mid Autumn Festival with fellow literary friends. During this period, I wrote over twenty strokes, which everyone liked and I was also happy about. Special Five Wonders and One Poem:
Five Wonders · Mid Autumn Hanmo Festival:
The sky is clear and autumn is refreshing, and people and music are pleasant to listen to.
Happy Full Moon Day, Dancing Ink with Joyful Wind.
Calligraphy is the ultimate embodiment of the beauty of Chinese characters, embodying the profound cultural heritage of China. The flow of its lines, like willow branches swaying gently in the wind, sometimes strong and powerful, sometimes gentle and silky, not only carries the shape of the text, but also conveys the author's emotions. The strokes of calligraphy are vivid and flowing, with each stroke containing a harmonious unity of strength and flexibility, as if dancing a visual feast on paper. The strokes are like flowing clouds and water, and the strokes are either full of momentum and a rainbow, or subtle and gentle, showcasing the beauty of the changes within. Calligraphy is not only an art, but also a reflection of one's state of mind. Through the vivid charm between the lines, one can appreciate the infinite charm of time accumulation and cultural inheritance.
During the calligraphy performance, Teacher Pang wrote the four characters "Fragrant Han Ink" with vigorous brushwork and graceful strokes, showcasing outstanding skills that impressed the audience. At the scene, a giant banner of Yu Xin's "Spring Ode" written in cursive script by the famous calligrapher Zhang Xiwang from Shaanxi Province was also displayed. The brush strokes were graceful and magnificent, showcasing the magnificent charm of calligraphy art to the fullest, making it irresistible.
The huge scroll of the prose "Spring Ode" written by Professor Zhang Xiwang, a Southern Dynasty essayist and poet named Yu Xin
At the event, the host Yuhua invited Mr. Liu Dong, an old friend of the literary society and author of the poetry collection "Walking Alone on a Thousand Mountains", to come and join the fun. Mr. Liu Dong recited his original poems on site, winning warm applause from the audience.
In addition, literary performances such as poetry recitation, Peking Opera singing, and singing of Chinese and English songs added more artistic color and cultural charm to the event.
Sister organizations such as Dongfengcai Multicultural Art Troupe, Angel Band, Meimei Dance Studio, Sonar Art Center, and North American Chinese Youth Orchestra, who appeared on the same stage, performed brilliantly. Among the participants, there were three generations of old, middle, and young people, singing and dancing, adding a strong cultural heritage to the event and enhancing everyone's sense of identity and pride in traditional culture.
In Wanjin, a city where Chinese make up nearly half of the population, Hanmo Festival is not only a bridge for cultural exchange, but also provides an opportunity for the community to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival together. Through various art forms such as calligraphy, painting, poetry, dance, etc., the community is presented with the profoundness and profundity of Chinese culture, which deeply inspires and infects the audience. At the same time, it also increases
The understanding and recognition among community members have enhanced the cohesion of the community. For the second-generation Chinese, this is also a great opportunity for them to personally experience and come into contact with traditional Chinese art, inspiring their love for art and interest in creation.
The Hanmo Festival activities have inspired the creative inspiration of teachers and friends. Let's take a look at the spontaneous poems sung by literary friends from the bottom of their hearts:
【 Seven Wonders • Ode to the Mid Autumn Festival and Hanmo Festival 】/Wan Mu
The sound of Zhenhua in a corner of Fengcheng, with calligraphy, painting, and poetry all during the summer expedition.
The Hanmo Festival conveys the spirit of the Han Dynasty, while the Mid Autumn Moon shines on the homeland.
Seven Wonders • Hanmo Festival/Leon
The fragrance of ink leaves behind the sound of geese, and the waves of ink sail across the sea.
In the golden autumn season, we gather together joyfully, with the fragrance of chrysanthemums and the red of maple trees conveying elegant emotions.
【 Seven Wonders • Literary Society Hanmo Welcomes Mid Autumn Festival 】/Feng Wenlu
The maple forest is gradually tinged with the sound of autumn, and geese are forming flocks to prepare for the expedition.
Literary friends meet during the Hanmo Festival, and poetry and songs showcase their talents.
The successful holding of this Hanmo Festival not only adds a unique cultural atmosphere to the Mid Autumn Festival, but also further promotes the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese culture. Sincere thanks to all the legislators, artists, literary friends, volunteers, and enthusiastic viewers who have supported and participated. The fragrance of calligraphy and ink fills the air, and the emotions last for a long time. The first Hanmo Festival brought us a sense of cultural pride and the joy of the festival. Let's conclude with the Seven Wonders written by literary friend Lin Qiang:
The fragrance of calligraphy and ink welcomes the middle of autumn, expressing emotions and writing with elegance.
Yan Ran was intoxicated by three thousand customers, a touch of grandeur and elegance.
Source: Canadian College Literature Society