281. Chinese Neighbourhood Canada Day 2012

 

For those of you (like me) who want to plan their day, here’s the latest on the 19^th Annual Neighbours’ Together on Canada Day. It takes place in Riverdale Park East, northeast of Broadview Avenue and Gerrard. The event is free and largely Chinese including a roast pig. Everyone is welcome. The schedule is subject to change but this will give you an idea of what to expect, thanks to Valerie Mah, Emcee.

Program of the Day

12:00 – 12:15 Welcome – Valerie Mah , Jose Tse

12:15 – 12:30 WoodGreen Elderly Persons Club – Cantonese

12:30 – 12:50 Eastview Children’s folk dance

12:50 – 1:00 Lion dance – Apex Shaolin Martial Arts Academy

1:00 – 1:30 Official Opening, Cake and Roast Pig Cutting Ceremony

Flag-raising ceremony by 38th Scout Groups of Agincourt, Mississauga, Richmond Hill & Toronto. O Canada by Alex Mathews and Kevin Wong. Greetings from VIPs

1:30 – 2:00 Kung Fu performance – Apex Shaolin Martial Arts Academy

2:00 – 2:15 Lippert Music Centre: Elizabeth (singer) + Eryn (guitar)

2:15 – 2:30 Lippert Music Centre: Kayla Campuzano-Ruiz (to be confirmed)

2:30 – 2:45 WoodGreen Elderly Persons Club – Mandarin

2:45 – 3:15 School of Performing Arts for the Community of East York

3:15 – 3:30 Belinda Corpuz – Jazz music

3:30 – 3:45 Lippert Music Centre: Noga Cadan and Helin Gungoren

 3:45 – 4:00 Mayada’s Bellydance

4:00 – 4:15 Allison Xiong – Pi Pa

4:15 – 5:00 TBA