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MRU Conservatory’s Morningside Music Bridge Program will air on CCTV in this Fall
July 22, 2010
By Paul K.P. Wong
 L-R: Maimie De Silva, Program Coordinator of the Morningside Music Bridge, Paul Dornian, director of the Mount Royal University’s Conservatory. |
James Bailey, the Marketing & Communications Consultant of the Conservatory of Mount Royal University in Calgary, released the news on Thursday, July 22, 2010 that the Chinese national broadcaster to create a documentary of Mount Royal University Conservatory’s Morningside Music Bridge program. A camera crew from China Central Television (CCTV) – the national television station of the People’s Republic of China
– will be on campus daily at Mount Royal University until July 31, creating a documentary on the program.
The documentary will focus on students and faculty members of the Morningside Music Bridge program, and will offer a mixture of live musical performance and interview footage. The documentary will air as a series on one of CCTV’s 21 public channels in this Fall. As China’s national television station, CCTV is accessible to over one billion viewers.
Mount Royal Conservatory’s Morningside Music Bridge program has brought together some of the world’s finest young classical musicians and most distinguished educators since 1996. Originally conceived as a partnership between the Mount Royal Conservatory and the Morningside Group, an international investment company based in China, the Morningside Music Bridge has expanded to welcome students from Japan, Taiwan, the
Netherlands, Russia, Poland, New Zealand and the United States. Please visit www.mtroyal.ca/musicbridge for further details.
“Instead of sending our best and brightest out of the country, the Morningside Music Bridge program brings the world here to Calgary to compete and collaborate on a world-class stage,” said Paul Dornian, Director of the Mount Royal University’s Conservatory.
“Morningside Music Bridge brings the best young artists from around the world, and this CCTV camera crew reinforces that the program has truly become an internationally respected meeting place for great talent.” He said.
“ROGERS Chinatown Street Festival 2010”
July 22, 2010
by Calgary Chinese Merchants Association
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(Calgary, Alberta) You are invited to attend the media launch to kick-start ROGERS Chinatown Street Festival. This is the 10th edition of the fest and we promise it will be the largest and one of the most exciting ones in celebration of Chinatown Centenary. ROGERS Chinatown Street Festival is organized by the Calgary Chinese Merchants Association (CCMA), which is a non-profit organization working to promote the business and development of the Chinese Community.
WHO: Sponsors, Government Officials, Chinatown Key Stakeholders, and Media
WHAT: ROGERS Chinatown Street Festival Media Launch
WHEN: August 4, 2010 (Wednesday)
WHERE: Silver Dragon Restaurant (Chinatown) - 106 - 3 Avenue, SW
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Refreshment will be served.
To RSVP, please contact
Joyce Woo - 403.410.6068
Sandy Kwong - 403.828.3963
Ken Lee - 403.371.3888
ccma@calgarychinesemerchants.com
Calgary Chinese Merchants Association
DRAGON BOATS RETURN TO GLENMORE RESEVOIR
June 16, 2010
by Calgary Dragon Boat Society
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The City of Calgary and the newly established Board of the Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS) are pleased to announce that dragon boats have returned to Glenmore Reservoir. A special regatta is planned for August 7, 2010.
“Dragon boat racing has had a long and colourful history in Calgary and we are delighted to see it’s return,” says Ward11 Alderman Brian Pincott. “It’s significant that we could revive the sport this year as we celebrate Calgary’s Chinatown Centennial.”
The City of Calgary has been instrumental in bringing dragon boat racing back to Calgary through the establishment of a special Steering Committee that went through a rigorous process to select a new Board of Directors. Transparency, good corporate governance and protection of the natural environment at North Glenmore Park are all cornerstones of the new Board.
“It’s time for Calgary’s dragon boat community to get back on the water,” says Kelvin Koay, Co-Chair, Calgary Dragon Boat Society. “With our endorsement from the City and support from the paddling community two dragon boats are now available for practice on North Glenmore Park and we encourage crews to register for practices in preparation for the August 7th regatta. It’s shaping up to be a great event and everything you need to know is available online.”
The CDBS has just launched a new website and is now presenting sponsorship opportunities to Calgary businesses and supporters. Please visit http://chinatowncalgary.com/dragonboat/ for details. Dragon boat enthusiasts, sponsors and community leaders are invited to a special reception on Wednesday June 23, to meet the new Board and share ideas. Details of the event are also available on the website.
“Our goal is to make dragon boat racing in Calgary a sustainable event and a healthy activity for the Calgary community to enjoy,” says Mr. Koay. “That includes meaningful involvement from Calgary’s Chinese community in establishing a festival that reflects the Chinese culture and from the paddlers who are excited about the return of the sport to Calgary.”
For more information please contact:
Danny Ng, Co-Chair, Calgary Dragon Boat Society
tel:
403-262-2124 or dragonboat@chinatowncalgary.com
The Calgary Chinatown Centennial Parade & Party is on June 13
June 11, 2010
By Paul K.P. Wong
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According to the news release on Thursday, June 10 from the co-chairman Ed Tam of the Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee (CCCCC), the Calgary Chinatown Centennial Parade & Party is coming, please note that the gathering for those participated groups starts at 9:00am at the Daiqing Plaza, which is located at the Westside of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.
Ed Tam also said that they have close to a thousand participants with thirty associations, three martial art schools (eighteen Lions & three Dragons), four marching bands (Royal Canadian Sea Cadet, Air Cadet, Calgary Police Service Band & Round-Up Band), and seven dancing groups, four MLA's, five Aldermen with Mayor of the City, a representative from the Peoples Republic of China, Kit Chan (represent the former Mayor of Calgary Al Duerr), RCMP representative and Miss Teen Calgary to make the parade a real party in Chinatown on June 13.
At 10:00am, there will be a simple ceremony and the Parade starts walking sharp on 10:30am. Because of the large crowd, it will take forty-five to sixty minutes.
At noon, there will be multicultural entertainment (included Kung Fu demonstrations) at the same place until 3:00pm. There will be speeches from various well-known VIPs.
He is looking forward to see you & your friends on the following Sunday. Bring the sunshine lotion with you, because the weather forecasts that day will be sunshine with twenty-three degrees Celsius.
Mayor Bronconnier will attend CCCCC’s Parade on June 13th
June 4, 2010
By Paul K.P. Wong
 The Mayor of the City of Calgary, Mr. Dave Bronconnier. |
According to the confirmation on June 4 evening from the co-chairman Ed Tam of the Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee (CCCCC), the Mayor of the City of Calgary, Mr. Dave Bronconnier accepted their invitation and will attend the Calgary Chinatown Centennial Parade in Chinatown, he will arrive the site -- the Daiqing Plaza -- which is located at the Westside of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre around 10:00am on June 13.
Dave Bronconnier is serving as the 35th Mayor of Calgary, since 2001. He was first elected as the mayor on October 15. Before he became the Mayor, he was a city alderman from 1992 to 2001. Within the past nine years, the three terms mayor is leading the city through the period of rapid growth. On February 23, 2010, Dave Bronconnier announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2010 October Election.
Former Mayor of the City of Calgary Al Duerr agreed as CCCCC’s Special Advisor
May 30, 2010
By Paul K.P. Wong
 The former Mayor of the City of Calgary, Mr. Al Duerr. |
According to the new supporters’ list released on May 29 from the co-chairman Ed Tam of the Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee (CCCCC), the former Mayor of the City of Calgary, Mr. Al Duerr accepted their invitation as the Committee’s second Special Advisor.
Al Duerr served as the 34th Mayor of Calgary, from October 23, 1989 to October 22, 2001. Before he became the Mayor, he was a city alderman from 1983 to 1989. He served for four terms, but winning his mayoralty previous three terms in massive wins. Al Duerr was extraordinarily popular during his time in the office. His pacifying, administrative mode and easy going personality made him well respected. Since his retirement from the mayoralty, and has mostly avoided political activity but concentrates on his business. Presently, he has business in the province of Guangdong, China. He is married to Kit Chan, and has two children.
Today, he is one of the most remarkable, goodwill and well-known politicians in Calgary Chinese community.
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee
卡城華埠百年慶典籌委會
updated: May 30, 2010
by Paul K.P. Wong
A. Honorary Advisors:
Paul & Martina Lui
Alvin Kang
Stella Hon
Simon Wong
B. Committee Advisors:
Danny C.P. Ng
Dr. K.W. Chang
Bingheng Ma
C. Committee Special Advisors:
Ralph Klein, Former Mayor of the City of Calgary & Premier of Alberta
Al Duerr, Former Mayor of the City of Calgary
D. Subcommittee:
I. Administration:
Chairmen: Ed Tam, Ed Wong and Sherry Han
Secretary (Chinese): Mag Chan
Secretary (English): Khin Chew
Treasurer: Dr. Thomas Cheuk, Patricia Kwong
II. Outreach teams:
Chinese community: David Tam and Sherry Han
Fund-raising: Keith Wong
Government Protocol & Media: Peter Chan
Public Relations: Ed Tam and Ed Wong
III. Program groups:
Arts exhibition: Teresa Leung
Closing Banquet: Magdalen Chan, Cindy Chin & Sherry Han
Dance Performance: Cecilia Chin
Facilities: Ed Wong
Kick-off Entertainment: Wendy Chin
Logistics and General Supplies: Lily Chan, Bill Ho and Sherry Han
Multicultural Group: Khin Chew
Parade: Ed Tam & Ed Wong
Singing/Music and Seniors: Paul Lui
E. 36 Participants (Associations/Religions/Schools):
1. The “Pioneer” Organizations:
Lee's Association (Tung Shing Fon) – Est. 1910
Wong's Affinity Association (Wong Kong Har Tong) – Est. 1910
Chinese National League of Canada,Calgary Branch (Kuo Min Tang) - Est. 1913
Mah's Association (Mah Kam Gee Tong) – Est. 1919
Shon Yee Benevolent Association – Est. 1923
2. The “Traditional” Organizations:
Calgary Chinese Cultural Society - Est. 1975
Eng/Ng Affinity (Calgary) Association - Est. 1978
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association - Est. 1978
3. The “Newly Established” Organizations:
Alberta Canada-China Trade Promo Association
Alberta Chinese Academy
Alberta Chinese Community Congress
Bamboo Bridge Painting Group
Calgary Artist Association
Calgary Chinatown Arts Society
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
Calgary Chinese Herbal Medicine Association
Calgary Chinese Immigrant Association
Calgary Chinese Merchants Association
Calgary Fukienese Association
Calgary Hoy Sun Association
Calgary Indo-Ethnic Chinese Association
Calgary Jiang Zhe Shanghai Association
Calgary Reaches Out
Calgary Tsung Tsin Benevolent Association
Chinese Painting Association
Cross Cultural Music & Dance Club
Four Seas Senior Recreation Association of Calgary
Hong Kong Chinese Immigrant Association of Calgary
Hunan Shaolin Dragon Dance
Indo-Chinese Buddhist Association
Indo-Vietnamese Association
Malaysia Singapore Brunei Chinese Association
Myanmar Buddhist Temple
Oriental Music & Dance School
White Brow Hap Ging Do Martial Arts & Lion Association
Wing Kei Care Center
Wu Yi Association of Calgary
F. 6 Participants (Individuals)
Wayne Cao, MLA
Lily Chan
Ric McIver, Alderman
David T. / Kathleen C . Ng
Vinh Nhan - IE Ticket & Event Solutions
Ed Tam
G. 4 Participants (Business)
ChinatownCalgary.com
JBC Health
Peony Herbal
www.calgarychinese.com
H. 27 Public Sponsors:
I. Gold
Deerfoot Inn Casino $1,000
Dragon City Mall Condo Board $2000
II. Silver
Silver Dollar Casino $500
III. Bronze
Atlantic (HS) Financial
Amazing Travel Inc.
Anissa Wong of Atlantic
Yolanda Chan, Mortgage AMP
Chanda Precision Motorworks
Diamonds & Gold Custom Jewellery
Dragon City Mall Condo Board
Elbow Casino
Golden Optical
Yan Gong, Real Estate Associate
Dr. Tiejun Huang
Hung's Jewellers
Lao Liu, Real Estate Associate
Li Li Hua, Alberta CGA
Marquis Communities Development
Oriental Medical Centre
Primary Computer Systems
Sherar Energy Hair Salon
Shaolun Hao Insurance
Silver Treasures
William Wan, Financial Advisor
Nancy Wang, Realtor
Jim Yang, Realtor - 1262683 Alberta Ltd.
Tony Zhang, Mortgage AMP
Frank Zhou, Certified Financial Planner CFP