The giant dragon soars to bring good luck,
The golden snake dances wildly to welcome new blessings，
Farewell to the old, firecrackers urge the spring tide,
Welcome the new, gongs and drums make the Lantern Festival."
Today we will celebrate three festivals day. The first is a Chinese traditional Lantern Festival; the second is the Western Valentine's Day; and the third is the Family Reunion Day started in Canada in 1990. Hundreds of elders braved the cold winter wind and snow to gather together and celebrate the festival in the warm family of Golden Maple. May our love for husband and wife, friendship for friends, and family happiness be as sweet and perfect as the glutinous rice balls of the Lantern Festival. Let us accompany each other, cherish every moment we spend together, and spend a good time together, and have endless fun.
Let's raise our wine glasses and enjoy the festive atmosphere, exquisite performances, rich delicacies and sweet glutinous rice balls carefully arranged by the Golden Maple for "Joyful Lantern Festival", and celebrate the joy and warmth of this moment together! Take beautiful photos of us, wearing festive costumes and with sweet smiles on our faces, remain another unforgettable reunion time.
Reported by Golden Maple Newsletter：Yanlai Chun, 2025.02.18
“1. Welcome speech given by Host Hao Ping
2. President Huang Huiping makes Congratulatory speech
3. Mississauga Ward 6 Councillor, Joe Horneck
4. Beaver With U（BWY）海狸公益组 织, Holly
5. ICBC Bank of Toronto, Leide Li
6. Golden Maple Director Xu Ruizhu introduced the new project of Mississauga in 2025: Golden Maple "Food-Nutrition-Cooking-Health》
7. Xinjiang Dance "You Are My Promise"
8. The poetry recitation "The South and the North of My Country"
9. The dance "Slow and Steady, Sound and Sound"
10. Erhu Solo "Spring in the North" by Fuhua Weng
11. Male solo "Beyond the Sky" by Fuguang Weng
12. Dance：1. "Lemon Moon"
2. "Plum Blossom" Floral Sea Line Dance Team
13.Female solo "Qingyu'an-Lantern Festival" by Liu Ying, Singer's Home
14. Electric blowpipe: 1. "Longing for the Spring Breeze"
2. "The Sun Rising on the Prairie"
15. Female solo "Farewell to the Grassland" by Fan Shuyun, Singer's Home
16. "Apple Fragrance" by Xinjiang Dance Troupe
17. 《Comprehensive Tai Chi》 by Coach Hope Tian
18. Group dance "Clap when you feel happy" lead dancer: Sun Shengying
19. Prepare lunch in the kitchen
20. Ballroom dancing