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Toronto Celebrates Lunar New Year 2003
The Largest Lunar New Year Festival in Canada
January 31 to February 2, 2003
Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario
"Festival's got it all to amaze and amuse," announces the Toronto Star headline. It further says, "Four day event boasts ancient art and modern fun."
Yes, we are back to celebrate Lunar New Year. 2003 will be year 4701, according to our ancient calendar, and it will be the year of the Ram!
This time our original Chinese theme will be expanded to include other Asian communities that celebrate the Lunar New Year, such as: Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Laos and also Chinese-speaking communities from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Malaysia and others.
Let us celebrate together. Let "Toronto Celebrates" Lunar New Year!
Festival Features:
Toronto Star Main Stage
The famous Chinese Acrobats and Magicians will be showing off their awe-inspiring talents and sharing the Toronto Star Main Stage with the Lion Dances, the Shoalin Kung Fu Masters, as well as the best Folk Dancing Troupes from the Asian community.
Other features include predictions from world renowned Fung Shiu Master, Paul Ng, Pop Stars from Hong Kong, live God of Fortune visits and Super Lucky Draws.
This line-up of great acts is sure to delight and entertain everyone. What better way to kick off the Lunar New Year!
Oriental Fusion 2003 - More than a Fashion Show
This year, the Festival is proud to present a major new production - Oriental Fusion 2003 . This is a unique and exciting presentation, combining traditional eastern fashions and avant garde style, with cultural, sport, and musical performances. Oriental Fusion 2003 will feature some of the most talented "rising star" fashion designers from the Asian community.
Get ready for a "hot pot" serving of Kung Fu & Break Dance, Kimono & Cheung Sam, and Korean "Red Devils" & Yazukas!
Asian Food Court
This is the most popular destination for visitors at the Festival. Every year, our enticing Asian delights keep tens of thousands of visitors coming back for more.
This year, the Festival has assembled a group of the best Pan-Asian food vendors. People will line up for many goodies such as Bubble Tea, Tung Tung's Egg Rolls, Vietnamese Pho, Japanese Sushi, Dragon Beard Candy, Thai Spicy Satays, Malaysian Curry, Shanghai Dumplings and many more mouth-watering delicacies. Additionally, many food and beverage vendors will offer up thousands of free samples!
Be sure to arrive at the Festival hungry!
Chinese Flower Market
Seasonal flowers and exotic plants will be flown in from different parts of the world to create a traditional Chinese Flower Market. Visitors will be able to browse through a sea of bright colours such as pink peach blossoms, green lucky bamboos, yellow narcissus and red peonies. Also showcased are many varieties of orchids and bonsai plants.
"When a flower blooms, it will bring wealth!" This is perfect for the beginning of the Lunar New Year!